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Music Lesson Locations
​and General Info

Music Lessons for ages 5-adult

Private & Family Duo Lessons are held year round.
Violin • Fiddle • Mandolin
Guitar • Ukulele • Piano • Voice
Serving Youth & Families Since 1996

Pierre Jacques Pleau

Musician & Teaching Artist

In-Person Music Lessons

GrandStay Hotel – Cambridge, MN USA
AmericInn – North Branch, MN USA

  • Spacious Rooms
  • Good Acoustics
  • For youth lessons, parents are welcome to attend.  A parent or chaperone needs to stay on site during the lesson - in the music room or hotel lounge.
  • Free WIFI
  • Tables/chairs
  • A youth student’s siblings or an adult student’s children are welcome to do quiet activities at the tables – drawing/coloring during lesson time.
  • Online Lesson option when needed.​  See more info below.
  • Filming lessons is not permitted. 
  • Audio recordings of many songs are available to help students learn how to play them on their instrument.

General Lesson Info

  • Take an ‘Intro Lesson’ &/or pay by the month to guarantee a time spot.
  • No refund for missed lessons.
  • Occasionally a make-up lesson may be possible if a different time spot is open the same week.​
  • Payments for Lessons & Camps are made out to North Star Theater Company.

Online Music Lessons

Q:  “When can we use the online music lesson option?”
A:  “The following are just a few examples:
• If you’re running late!
• If you need to be 2 places at the same time!
• If there’s inclement weather!
• If you or your child is feeling a little under the weather!
• If transportation options aren’t available for any reason!
• If you live too far away to take in-person lessons!
• If in-person lessons aren’t possible due to a Pandemic!
• Currently available for USA residents.
• See General Lesson Info above.
​• Online Music Lessons are scheduled just the same as In-person Lessons so that students who would like to utilize both options, can easily switch between the two at the Cambridge, and North Branch, MN locations. 
Get Set up for Great Music Lesson Interaction!
Q: "What do students need for online lessons?"
  • iPad or iPhone for ongoing online music lessons.
  •  For students who are taking in-person lessons and only occasionally need an online lesson, a smart phone or tablet may work and can be tested with a FaceTime link to check connection quality.
  • A tripod stand for iPad &/or iPhone that can easily be adjusted for angle and height. 
  • Super High Speed Internet Connection!
  • app:  FaceTime (comes standard on iPad and iPhone.  If you're using an iPad, set it up with an email address that you can be contacted at for FaceTime.)
  • A Music Stand!
  • For ages 5-8: A parent/adult needs to be present to help with instrument & finger positioning etc.
Q: "How do I set up for great online music lesson interaction?"
  1. Set up in a quiet room (no one visiting in the background.  TV & Radio turned off).
  2.  Find a comfortable chair that allows you to have good posture!
  3. Adjust your Tripod to the appropriate height, mount your device and adjust the angle.
  4. Turn your camera on selfie mode and adjust your position so that you can see your instrument and your right & left hand.
  5. Check lighting (no window directly behind you or sun shining directly on you from the front as the picture will be washed out.)
  6. Place your music book on a music stand and have a clip handy if needed to hold it open.
  7. Tune your instrument before your lesson starts.
  8. Start warming up before your lesson begins with good form and posture!
  9. Put your lesson dates and times on your calendar with a reminder notification.
  10. Play your instrument a minimum of 1 hour per week between lessons.  Either 2 days for 30 minutes or 3 days for 20 minutes.
Intro Lessons Info:
  • ​Internet sound & picture quality test
  • Music Instrument Demo
  • How to select a good sounding playable instrument
  • Selecting the correct sized instrument for a child
  • For those that already have an instrument:
  Instrument sound quality & playability check
  Learn an easy tune…
Instruments & Music Books:
After the Intro lesson you’ll need the following before weekly lessons begin:
• Good sounding playable instrument
• Clip-on Electronic Instrument Tuner
• Music Book
• Music Stand

Make it a Musically Memorable Summer! Sign-up for Music Lessons held at
​Central Green Park - Cambridge, MN
Chisago Lakes Lion's Park, Lindstrom, MN

Jump in & Start Making Music
​on the Violin, Fiddle, Ukulele &/or Guitar!
Explore your roots and heritage
​through traditional folk music...  
​Americana, Bluegrass, Celtic, Swedish...

Mobile MN Music Lessons (Your Location!)

For residents who live within 15 miles of Cambridge or North Branch, MN USA
• Mobile lessons are for homeschoolers, distance learners, senior citizens and families who want to experience the joys of making music at their own home!
• As students progress, lessons can be followed by a family music jam! ​​​
• On sunny days we can hold music lessons in your yard, under shade trees or a canopy!
General Music Lesson Info
  • To keep acoustic instruments healthy:  ​no smoking, perfume, pets or pet hair in rehearsal area.
  • For youth lessons, parents are welcome to attend.​  ​Note:  a parent or adult needs to be at home while the lessons are being held.  ​
  • Filming lessons is not permitted. 
  • Audio recordings of many songs are available to help students learn how to play them on their instrument.
  • Take an ‘Intro Lesson’ &/or pay by the month to guarantee a time spot.
  • No refund for missed lessons.
  • Occasionally a make-up lesson may be possible if a different time spot is open the same week.​
  • Payments for Lessons & Camps are made out to North Star Theater Company.​
The following communities are within 35 minutes of the North Branch and/or Cambridge Minnesota USA Music Lesson Locations: ​​
Almelund, Bethel, Braham, Center City, Chisago City, Columbus, Dalbo, East Bethel, Forest Lake, Grasston, Harris, Hinckley, Hugo, Isanti, Lindstrom, Lino Lakes, Linwood, Mora, Ogilvie, Pine City, Princeton, Rock Creek, Rush City, Scandia, Shafer, Stacy, Stanchfield, Sunrise, St. Francis, Taylors Falls, White Bear Lake and Wyoming. Serving:  Chisago County, Isanti County, Kanabec County, Washington County & Pine County.

"Have more Questions?"

Take a fun easygoing Intro Lesson to find out more about an Instrument!
Instrument provided upon request for the Intro Lesson - dependent on availability
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