South Washington County Schools Community Education

A free class offered for parents and caregivers who are seriously considering registering for a class but would like to try a class with their child or children first. Registration is required. Families will be allowed to try only one demo class.

Private voice OR piano lessons are offered by Michelle Dunkirk.Michelle Dunkirk is a certified and licensed music instructor with over 20 years experience.She received her Bachelors of Music on a full vocal scholarship at the U of E, Indiana, majoring in string technique and has played in orchestras for over 14 years including the U of M Concert Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and has also studied with the teachers of the Julliard School of Music. Her experience also includes several years of playing in dozens of bands, performing solo and in ensembles locally and internationally.She's performed on the acoustic and electric violin, guitar, mandolin, drums, flute, keyboards and lead vocals. Dunkirk was former CEO and owner of Total Music Systems rental and recording studio which rents music equipment to national recording artists in major entertainment venues. She also spent six years as orchestra director at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisc. Michelle has produced and recorded three CD's of original music, one of which was nominated for a music award.She has recently completed recording a commercial for RedLine hockey sticks where she wrote, produced and performed the music.Besides all of her accomplishments, Michelle's true passion is teaching music. Her warm and personal style sets her apart from other teachers.

Thirty minute private instrument or voice lessons are offered by Michelle Dunkirk. Michelle Dunkirk is a certified and licensed music instructor with over 20 years experience.She received her Bachelors of Music on a full vocal scholarship at the U of E, Indiana, majoring in string technique and has played in orchestras for over 14 years including the U of M Concert Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and has also studied with the teachers of the Julliard School of Music. Her experience also includes several years of playing in dozens of bands, performing solo and in ensembles locally and internationally.She's performed on the acoustic and electric violin, guitar, mandolin, drums, flute, keyboards and lead vocals. Dunkirk was former CEO and owner of Total Music Systems rental and recording studio which rents music equipment to national recording artists in major entertainment venues. She also spent six years as orchestra director at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisc. Michelle has produced and recorded three CD's of original music, one of which was nominated for a music award.She has recently completed recording a commercial for RedLine hockey sticks where she wrote, produced and performed the music.Besides all of her accomplishments, Michelle's true passion is teaching music. Her warm and personal style sets her apart from other teachers.

Private String instrument lessons are offered by Michelle Dunkirk.Michelle Dunkirk is a certified and licensed music instructor with over 20 years experience.She received her Bachelors of Music on a full vocal scholarship at the U of E, Indiana, majoring in string technique and has played in orchestras for over 14 years including the U of M Concert Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and has also studied with the teachers of the Julliard School of Music. Her experience also includes several years of playing in dozens of bands, performing solo and in ensembles locally and internationally.She's performed on the acoustic and electric violin, guitar, mandolin, drums, flute, keyboards and lead vocals. Dunkirk was former CEO and owner of Total Music Systems rental and recording studio which rents music equipment to national recording artists in major entertainment venues. She also spent six years as orchestra director at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisc. Michelle has produced and recorded three CD's of original music, one of which was nominated for a music award.She has recently completed recording a commercial for RedLine hockey sticks where she wrote, produced and performed the music.Besides all of her accomplishments, Michelle's true passion is teaching music. Her warm and personal style sets her apart from other teachers.

, play, learn! Award-winning, internationally acclaimed music and movement classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers—and the grownups who love them.Experience delightful ways to interact musically with your child, all designed to support overall development. The rich music environment in class, full of opportunities for experimentation and play, will help your child grow into a confident, lifelong music maker. Classes are 45 minutes of PURE FUN each week and are mixed-age so siblings can attend together. Receive a CD, a code to download the music, an illustrated songbook and parent education materials. Infants under eight months attend free with paid sibling. (Cut off date for a sibling of a registered child to qualify as a free infant auditor: born after January 21, 2019)A $43 materials fee will be collected the first day of class and it will cover two matching CDs and a way to stream or download the music, a corresponding songbook, a DVD and booklet on early childhood music development for parents and a music growth chart to help you celebrate your child’s developmental milestones. For more information on the curriculum, go to MusicTogetherClasses.org or call 651-439-4219.

Personalized, private guitar lessons are offered to students in beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. A guitar or banjo is required for lessons. The instructor will assess other supplies that are needed based on student's individual goals. Lessons are taught by Mr. McCorkell, a professional guitarist with a degree in Guitar Performance who has been teaching privately for over 10 years. Questions? Please contact the instructor, George McCorkell, at georgemccorkell5@gmail.com