Northern Illinois University
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Office of External Programs

Our programs encourage students to explore the arts. We offer private music lessons and group classes. We also offer a Suzuki music program and several music ensembles, all taught by our accomplished teachers.

You can participate in our classes, lessons and ensembles in the fall and spring semesters. Many programs are also available in the summer.

• Music classes (group): fall, spring and summer
• Music lessons (private): fall, spring and summer
• Ensembles: fall and spring
  • Guitar Ensemble meets in summer
• Suzuki program: fall and spring
• Junior Chamber Music Workshop: summer
• Advanced String Quartet Workshop: summer
• ILMEA Summer Preparation for Violinists: summer 

How to Register

Private Music Lessons

To sign up for private music lessons, click the red Register button below to visit the CSA Registration webpage, then click the red "CSA online account and registration" button to access our registration portal.

Follow these instructions to complete a student lesson inquiry form:

• Click login to create a CSA account or sign in to your existing account.
• Once you have logged in, select the tiny home button at the top left.
• Click private lessons on the left side of the page and submit a lesson inquiry form for each student. Our office will contact you if more info is needed.
• Your teacher will contact you to schedule lessons.
• You will receive an invoice from NIU Community School of the Arts, no-reply@asapconnected.com email address.

Class, Workshop or Ensemble

To sign up for a class, workshop or ensemble, please click the red register button below to visit the CSA Registration webpage, then click the red "CSA online account and registration" button to access our registration portal.

Follow these instructions to complete registration:

• Click login to create a CSA account or sign in to your existing account.
• Once you have logged in, select the tiny home button at the top left.
• Locate the class/ensemble/workshop you want (select Ensemble; select Sinfonia) then click register now to add it to your shopping cart.
• Click continue shopping or click checkout to review your cart and pay your registration fees.
• Select pay later if you wish to set up an installment plan (fall and spring only).

Register