Foster a lifelong love of music through piano study

The Community School of the Arts offers piano lessons to students as young as age seven, to adults who wish to learn or pick up piano after a long absence. The CSA piano program is led by piano program director Luke Norell. Students may study with one of a core of faculty piano instructors, to be assigned after the pre-requisite piano interview.

Tuition and Registration

Private instruction is offered over the course of a 15-week semester. There are two semesters each academic year. Lessons are offered in 30 minute, 45 minute, and 60 minute sessions.

  • For fifteen 30-minute lessons, tuition is $366.00 per semester.
  • For fifteen 45-minute lessons, tuition is $549 per semester.
  • For fifteen 60-minute lessons, tuition is $732.00 per semester.

Financial aid is available to families with demonstrated need. Strong preference is given to those who apply for scholarships by August 10, 2019; there is no guarantee for consideration of scholarship if applying after August 10.

All new / incoming piano students need to schedule an informal interview with CSA Piano Program Director Luke Norell prior to registration. Please call (574) 535-7869 or send an e-mail to schedule an interview. For returning students, registration can be completed by visiting the Music Center Main Office, by calling (574) 535-7849, or online via ActiveNet.

Private lesson dates and times are arranged between family and teacher.

Please note: The deadline for registering for lessons in fall semester 2020-21 is Friday, August 14, 2020. Registration after this date will result in a late fee. Most private lessons and group classes also begin the week of January 6, 2020.


PurPass50Community School of the Arts students and their immediate family members may attend many events at the Music Center for free that others pay admission to attend. Identify yourself  or call the Goshen College Box Office to claim your free tickets. For a complete listing of Purple Pass concerts, click below.