Singing Lessons in Minnesota
What singing lessons cost across Minnesota, and how to find the right teacher.
Singing lesson prices across Minnesota
A one-hour singing lesson in Minnesota typically costs $60 to $95, and a half hour $33 to $52. Most towns sit close to that range. The Minneapolis area runs highest, up to $100 an hour.
Every town has two guides: a singing lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.
| Town | 30 minutes | One hour | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis area | |||
| Minneapolis | $33–$55 | $63–$100 | LessonsCosts |
| St. Paul | $33–$54 | $62–$99 | LessonsCosts |
| Bloomington | $33–$53 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Brooklyn Park | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Plymouth | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Woodbury | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Lakeville | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Blaine | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Maple Grove | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Eagan | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Burnsville | $33–$53 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Coon Rapids | $33–$53 | $61–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Eden Prairie | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Apple Valley | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Edina | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Minnetonka | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| St. Louis Park | $33–$54 | $62–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Shakopee | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Cottage Grove | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| Maplewood | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Richfield | $33–$54 | $62–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Inver Grove Heights | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| Roseville | $33–$53 | $61–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Andover | $33–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Savage | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Brooklyn Center | $33–$53 | $61–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Fridley | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Chaska | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Oakdale | $33–$53 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Ramsey | $33–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Prior Lake | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Rosemount | $32–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Elk River | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Shoreview | $33–$53 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Chanhassen | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| White Bear Lake | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Farmington | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Champlin | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| New Brighton | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Crystal | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Otsego | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Columbia Heights | $33–$54 | $62–$99 | LessonsCosts |
| Hastings | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Lino Lakes | $32–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Golden Valley | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| West St. Paul | $33–$53 | $61–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| New Hope | $33–$53 | $61–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Forest Lake | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| South St. Paul | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| St. Michael | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Stillwater | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Hopkins | $33–$54 | $62–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Anoka | $33–$53 | $61–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Ham Lake | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Buffalo | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Hugo | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Monticello | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Robbinsdale | $33–$54 | $62–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Rogers | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Waconia | $33–$52 | $60–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Lake Elmo | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Mounds View | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Vadnais Heights | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| North St. Paul | $33–$53 | $61–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Big Lake | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| East Bethel | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| Mendota Heights | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| North Branch | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Victoria | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| Little Canada | $33–$53 | $61–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| St. Cloud area | |||
| St. Cloud | $31–$43 | $56–$78 | LessonsCosts |
| Sartell | $31–$43 | $56–$78 | LessonsCosts |
| Sauk Rapids | $31–$43 | $56–$78 | LessonsCosts |
| Duluth area | |||
| Duluth | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| Hibbing | $31–$43 | $56–$78 | LessonsCosts |
| Cloquet | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| Mankato area | |||
| Mankato | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| North Mankato | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| St. Peter | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| Faribault area | |||
| Faribault | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Northfield | $32–$47 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Other Minnesota towns | |||
| Albert Lea | $32–$47 | $59–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Alexandria | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| Austin | $32–$48 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Bemidji | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Brainerd | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Fergus Falls | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Grand Rapids | $32–$49 | $59–$90 | LessonsCosts |
| Hutchinson | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Marshall | $33–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Moorhead | $31–$44 | $58–$81 | LessonsCosts |
| New Ulm | $32–$47 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Owatonna | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Red Wing | $32–$45 | $58–$82 | LessonsCosts |
| Rochester | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| Willmar | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Winona | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Worthington | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
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How singing learning works in Minnesota
How does singing fit school music in Minnesota?
Singing in Minnesota schools usually means choir, but the first opportunity depends on the district. Saint Paul Public Schools offers optional choir instruction in grades 3–5, Minnetonka Public Schools starts choir in grade 5, and many districts begin in middle school. Public elementary and middle schools must offer at least three arts areas, though music need not be one of the two areas each student completes. Private lessons give you or your child individual vocal guidance before a school choir begins and alongside it.
When school music starts in Minnesota districts
Who runs what for Minnesota singers?
Minnesota has separate routes for school contests, honor choirs, and private study, so the right organization depends on your goal. The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) oversees high school solo, small-ensemble, and large-ensemble contests, while the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) selects high school singers for All-State Choir. The American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN) runs honor choirs for grades 4–10. The Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) offers voice contests and examinations, giving singers another path beyond school ensembles.
Who runs what in Minnesota
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
- Runs
- Runs high school solo, small-ensemble, and large-ensemble contests.
- For
- Minnesota high school students
Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA)
- Runs
- Runs All-State Choir auditions and ensembles.
- For
- Eligible high school choir students
Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA)
- Runs
- Offers voice contests and examinations.
- For
- Students of participating teachers
American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN)
- Runs
- Holds state honor choirs for grades 4–10.
- For
- Students in grades 4–10
Auditions and events in Minnesota
How does a singer reach Minnesota's top student honors?
Minnesota's top school honor route for singers is MMEA All-State Choir. An eligible sophomore or junior must be in good standing in a secondary-school choir, and a current teacher who belongs to MMEA and NAfME sponsors the audition. A homeschooled student can join that choir through shared-time participation. The 2027 audition platform opens January 1, and the sponsoring teacher must submit materials by noon March 2; a committee selects rosters in mid-April. Selected singers attend camp in Collegeville, then perform with the All-State groups in February 2028. MMTA's voice contest is a separate route, with preliminary and final rounds and winners advancing the following year.
The singing route in Minnesota, step by step
- School choirJoin a secondary-school choir and remain in good standing; homeschool students may take part through shared-time participation.
- Sponsored auditionA current MMEA and NAfME member teacher sponsors the audition; the 2027 platform opens January 1 and closes March 2 at noon.
- Roster selectionA committee selects All-State rosters in mid-April using audition scores and placement policies.
The Minnesota singing year
MFMC State Student AuditionsEntry fee: $25 per categoryStart the piece Jul to Oct
Young Artist CompetitionRochester Chamber Music SocietyStart the piece Oct to Jan
Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent
What do auditions ask you to prepare?
For MMEA All-State Choir, a singer prepares separate continuous-take videos of scales, Alma del Coré, and a solo; none needs to be memorized. The scale is sung unaccompanied in the key for the student's voice type, without humming, and the solo must run two to four minutes. Piano accompaniment is allowed if it is part of the recording, and judges listen for tone, technique, rhythm, diction, intonation, and expressive musicianship. In weekly lessons, shaping a strong audition piece usually takes three to six months, leaving time to build reliable technique rather than simply polish the final recording.
What else is there to enter?
Singers who want a contest outside the school honor route can enter the Minnesota Music Teachers Association voice contest, where one repertoire selection carries through preliminary and final stages and winners advance the next year. For singers who prefer ensemble work, Minnesota State High School League contests include small and large vocal groups as well as solos, with regional timing set by each region. These options suit different temperaments: one centers on individual repertoire, while the other lets a singer contribute within a group.
Singing events in Minnesota, 2026–27
2027 All-State Auditions
Minnesota Music Educators Association
- When
- Auditions open January 1, 2027; deadline March 2, 2027. All-State camp July 27–31, 2027; February performances February 17–19, 2028.
- Entry
- $1,050 per student for 2027–28 All-State camp
- Who
- Minnesota high school students; see MMEA eligibility policies
MFMC State Student Auditions
Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs
- When
- Application deadline January 25, 2027; recording deadline January 31, 2027
- Entry
- $25 per category
- Who
- Minnesota high school juniors and seniors; teacher must be an MFMC member
Young Artists Competition
Golden Valley Orchestra
- When
- Auditions January 12 or 19, 2027; concert April 25, 2027
- Entry
- $60 per audition application
- Who
- Junior: up to 15; Senior: 16–19
Young Artist Competition
Rochester Chamber Music Society
- When
- April 10, 2027
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- Students enrolled in Minnesota pre-college programs (K–12)
Homeschool and private school students
Minnesota resident homeschool students may take part in extracurricular activities through their resident district on the same basis as public school students. For MMEA All-State Choir, a homeschool singer must join a secondary-school choir through shared-time participation and remain in good standing, so a school choir connection is essential. That gives a student learning at home a route to the state's top school honor.
Starting at any age
Starting a child on singing
A child can begin singing lessons when they can follow a short musical idea and enjoy repeating it; there is no required starting age. One-on-one work gives you or your child room to build comfortable tone, listening, and confidence at an individual pace. That foundation supports singing in a school choir later, and it remains useful alongside rehearsals once a student joins one.
A teen in Minnesota
For a Minnesota teen aiming at All-State Choir, the main school route is designed for sophomores and juniors who remain active in a secondary-school choir through the following February performance. That makes a private lesson useful for building musicianship over time while school rehearsals develop ensemble skills. The route also depends on a sponsoring teacher, so a teen should talk with the school choir director early about eligibility and support. Students who want a contest route rather than an honor ensemble have a separate voice option through MMTA.
Starting or coming back as an adult
Adults are welcome to start singing or return after a long break, and there are community choruses to work toward. The Bloomington Chorale in Bloomington and Crescendo Community Chorus in the Twin Cities are non-audition options; the Central Minnesota Community Orchestra also welcomes adult musicians from St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Little Falls, though it is for instrumentalists rather than singers. A teacher can meet you where you are and help you build toward singing with others.
Finding the right teacher
What should a good singing teacher do?
A strong singing teacher listens for healthy tone, clear diction, steady pitch, and expressive phrasing, then chooses work that fits the student's voice and goals. That matters in Minnesota, where All-State judging considers both technique and musicianship, but the right pace differs for a young beginner, a teen in school choir, and an adult returning to singing. Lesson With You teachers all hold at least a bachelor's degree in voice. You can choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend someone whose approach suits your age, goals, and personality.
How do live online singing lessons work?
A live Zoom singing lesson lets your teacher hear pitch, tone, diction, and phrasing in real time, then respond while you sing rather than after a recording. Set up in a quiet room with your device at face height and enough space to sing comfortably; a piano or accompaniment track is useful when your repertoire calls for it. Online lessons remove the commute and let you choose a teacher who fits instead of relying on the closest option. In Minneapolis or Bemidji, you get the same teacher choice and the same one-on-one weekly lesson. The first 30-minute lesson is free, with no payment method needed.
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Singing in Minnesota
Where to hear singing
Minnesota offers several ways to hear singers and ensembles together. In Saint Paul, VocalEssence presents choral works, and Minnesota Opera gives young listeners a chance to hear staged singing. The University of Minnesota's 2027 Jazz Festival in Minneapolis is free and open to the public, offering another setting for listening to live musicians. Hearing different kinds of performances helps you or your child notice how vocal tone and phrasing change with the music.
Where to play with others
Young singers can find ensemble experience through youth choirs such as the free K–12 choirs at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna or the auditioned Austinaires and Choralaires in Austin. For adults, the Bloomington Chorale in Bloomington is a non-audition option. Singing with a group develops listening and blend in a way solo practice cannot, so these ensembles offer a practical next step beyond individual lessons.
Singing around Minnesota, area by area
Minneapolis area
Families in Minneapolis can hear vocal music in several settings. VocalEssence presents large-scale choral performances in the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Students of all ages can reserve free tickets to eligible Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra concerts starting two weeks before each performance, an opportunity to hear how voices and instruments share musical space.
- School year
- Sep 8 to Jun 11, 37 lesson weeks (Minneapolis Public School District)
- Town guides
- Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Woodbury, Lakeville, Blaine
Duluth area
Duluth’s Music in the Park series brings free Tuesday concerts to summer evenings, giving families a relaxed way to hear live music. The Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra also performs in Duluth, with ticket options for children and college students. For a singer, hearing instrumentalists shape phrasing and dynamics can deepen musical listening.
- School year
- Sep 8 to Jun 10, 39 lesson weeks (Duluth Public Schools)
St. Cloud area
In St. Cloud, Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota gives young singers an auditioned ensemble option, including places for Choristers and middle- and high-school singers. Its suggested minimum pledges differ by singer group, with flexible payment plans and financial flexibility. It offers a structured choice for a young singer ready to rehearse and perform with peers.
- School year
- Sep 2 to Jun 3, 37 lesson weeks (St. Cloud Area School District 742)
- Town guides
- St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids
Rochester area
Rochester families can hear youth musicians through Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras, which invites student musicians in grades 4–12 to audition for its season. For a singer, listening to a youth orchestra is a useful way to hear how a vocal line might fit with instrumental sound. The city also has a summer option in Riverside Music Series, with five free Sunday-evening concerts at Mayo Park in 2027.
- Town guides
- Rochester
Mankato area
In Mankato, the Serendipity Music Series offers free midweek, midday performances for the community. North Mankato’s Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony on the Prairie as a free-will-donation concert. Both make live music accessible to a family looking for ways to listen together and help a young singer hear varied musical expression.
- School year
- Sep 8 to Jun 10, 39 lesson weeks (Mankato Area Public Schools)
- Town guides
- Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter
Faribault area
Faribault’s free Concerts in the Park run on Thursdays at the Historic Central Park Band Shell from mid-June through mid-August, offering summer listening close to home. In Northfield, St. Olaf Music Department events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. The contrast gives families a local outdoor concert and a campus performance option.
- Town guides
- Faribault, Northfield
Owatonna area
Owatonna gives young singers a direct way to sing with others: Trinity Lutheran Church offers three youth choirs for grades K–12, and registration is free. Downtown Thursdays brings free live music on the first Thursday of June through September, so a family can pair choir participation with summer listening in town.
- School year
- Aug 31 to Jun 4, 38 lesson weeks (Owatonna Public Schools)
- Town guides
- Owatonna
Austin area
Austin Public Schools’ Austinaires and Choralaires are auditioned vocal groups that perform at district events, music concerts, and some community events. The Austin Symphony Orchestra holds concerts at Austin High School’s Knowlton Auditorium unless otherwise noted, and children under 18 can attend free. These give young singers both a local vocal ensemble and a chance to hear orchestral music.
- School year
- Aug 19 to May 26, 38 lesson weeks (Austin Public Schools)
- Town guides
- Austin
A little singing history in Minnesota
Minnesota has a substantial public tradition of vocal performance, from the Minnesota Chorale, principal chorus of the Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis, to the large-scale choral work of VocalEssence in Saint Paul. Minnesota Opera also brings staged opera to Saint Paul, including works in its 2026–27 season. These organizations show that singing here spans chorus and opera, and that students can hear professional voices in several styles. Listening closely to live performances gives you or your child a practical sense of how breath, diction, and ensemble blend change with the music.
Start singing lessons in Minnesota with a free first lesson
- See whether online voice lessons feel comfortable from home
- Keep the same teacher as lessons build week to week
- Choose 30, 45, or 60 minutes after the teacher hears the student
- Build a weekly routine that fits school, work, or family schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a teacher whose training, communication, and repertoire fit your goals and age. Lesson With You teachers hold at least a bachelor’s degree in voice, and you can select one yourself or ask us to recommend a fit.
Yes, live video lessons let a teacher hear your pitch, tone, diction, and phrasing as you sing, then give immediate feedback. Weekly one-on-one Zoom lessons avoid a commute and let you work with a teacher who fits, wherever you live in Minnesota.
It depends on the district: Saint Paul Music Academy offers choir in grades 3–5, and Minnetonka offers choir beginning in grade 5, while many districts start choir in middle school. School music is one of Minnesota’s arts areas, but students are not required to take music as one of their two required arts areas.
A high school singer typically joins a secondary-school choir and auditions for MMEA All-State Choir as a sophomore or junior through a sponsoring teacher. Selected singers attend summer camp and perform with the All-State groups the following February.
Yes, Minnesota resident homeschool students may participate in resident-district extracurricular activities on the same basis as public school students. For MMEA All-State Choir, they must join a secondary-school choir through shared-time participation and remain in good standing.
A child can start when they can follow a short musical idea and enjoy singing it again; there is no required starting age. Lessons can build healthy vocal habits before school choir begins, which starts as early as grade 3 in Saint Paul Music Academy.
No, adults can begin or return to singing at any age, and Minnesota has non-audition community choirs such as the Bloomington Chorale and Crescendo Community Chorus. A teacher can start from your current experience and help you work toward singing with others.
Singing lessons in Minnesota typically cost about $71 an hour, or $33 to $52 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.
