Trumpet Lessons in Minnesota

What trumpet lessons cost across Minnesota, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 18 min read

Trumpet lesson prices across Minnesota
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Trumpet in Minnesota
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Trumpet lesson prices across Minnesota

A one-hour trumpet 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 trumpet lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
Minneapolis area
Minneapolis	$33–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
St. Paul	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Bloomington	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Brooklyn Park	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Plymouth	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Woodbury	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Lakeville	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Blaine	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Maple Grove	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Eagan	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Burnsville	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Coon Rapids	$33–$53	$61–$96	Lessons Costs
Eden Prairie	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Apple Valley	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Edina	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Minnetonka	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
St. Louis Park	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Shakopee	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Cottage Grove	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Maplewood	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Richfield	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Inver Grove Heights	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Roseville	$33–$53	$61–$96	Lessons Costs
Andover	$33–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Savage	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Brooklyn Center	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Fridley	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Chaska	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Oakdale	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Ramsey	$33–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Prior Lake	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Rosemount	$32–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Elk River	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Shoreview	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Chanhassen	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
White Bear Lake	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Farmington	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Champlin	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
New Brighton	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Crystal	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Otsego	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Columbia Heights	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Hastings	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Lino Lakes	$32–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Golden Valley	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
West St. Paul	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
New Hope	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Forest Lake	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
South St. Paul	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
St. Michael	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Stillwater	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Hopkins	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Anoka	$33–$53	$61–$96	Lessons Costs
Ham Lake	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Buffalo	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Hugo	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Monticello	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
Robbinsdale	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Rogers	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Waconia	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Lake Elmo	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Mounds View	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Vadnais Heights	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
North St. Paul	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Big Lake	$33–$52	$60–$95	Lessons Costs
East Bethel	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Mendota Heights	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
North Branch	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Victoria	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Little Canada	$33–$53	$61–$96	Lessons Costs
St. Cloud area
St. Cloud	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Sartell	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Sauk Rapids	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Duluth area
Duluth	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Hibbing	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Cloquet	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Mankato area
Mankato	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
North Mankato	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
St. Peter	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Faribault area
Faribault	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Northfield	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Other Minnesota towns
Albert Lea	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Alexandria	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Austin	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Bemidji	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Brainerd	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Fergus Falls	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Grand Rapids	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Hutchinson	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Marshall	$33–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Moorhead	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
New Ulm	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Owatonna	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Red Wing	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Rochester	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Willmar	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Winona	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Worthington	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs

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Bachelor’s in TrumpetWarm & EncouragingPerformance ExpertGreat with All Ages

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How trumpet learning works in Minnesota

How does trumpet fit school music in Minnesota?

Trumpet usually enters school music through concert band, but the starting grade depends on the district. Some Minneapolis Public School District elementary schools offer band in fifth grade, and Saint Paul Public Schools, District 625, starts band at Capitol Hill in fifth grade, with lessons beginning in October. Osseo Area Schools also begins fifth-grade band lessons in October, while North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 starts beginning band in sixth grade. Minnesota schools must offer arts instruction, but music is not required to be one of the arts areas every student studies, so confirm the band route with your district.

When school music starts in Minnesota districts

Minneapolis Public School DistrictBandSome elementary schools offer it to fifth graders.

Saint Paul Public Schools, District 625Band at capitol hill5th grade

Osseo Area SchoolsBand5th grade

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622Beginning band6th grade

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196Beginning band5th grade

Eden Prairie Public School DistrictBeginning band5th grade

Mounds View Public SchoolsBand5th grade

Edina Public SchoolsBand5th grade

Who runs what for Minnesota trumpet players?

Minnesota's student music opportunities are managed by different organizations, so the right route depends on whether you want a school contest, an honor band or an individual study opportunity. The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) oversees high school solo, small-ensemble and large-ensemble contests, with regions setting their own offerings. The Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) runs All-State auditions and ensembles, including trumpet in the wind, brass and percussion category. The Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) offers instrumental contests and solo festivals through participating teachers.

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 auditions and high school ensembles.
For: Eligible high school band students

Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA)

Runs: Offers instrumental contests and solo festivals.
For: Students through participating teachers

Minnesota Band Directors Association (MBDA)

Runs: Runs state Honor Bands for grades 6–8 and 9–10.
For: Students in grades 6–10

Auditions and events in Minnesota

How does a trumpet player reach Minnesota's top student honors?

For a Minnesota high school trumpet player, the clearest top honor is MMEA All-State, entered through its wind, brass and percussion category. The student needs a sponsoring teacher who is a current MMEA and NAfME member in good standing and continues teaching through the following February. For 2027, the teacher submits an audition recording through a platform open January 1, with submissions due by noon March 2. The All-State Committee selects rosters in mid-April using scores and placement policies. Selected students attend camp July 27–31, 2027, in Moorhead, then perform in February 2028. A separate solo route begins at a regional Minnesota State High School League contest, whose offerings and timing are set by each region.

The trumpet route in Minnesota, step by step

Regional solo contestAsk the school music director which Minnesota State High School League solo events the region offers; regions set the timing and host school.
All-State recordingA sponsoring teacher submits the audition recording during the January 1 to March 2, 2027 submission period.

The Minnesota trumpet year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

MFMC State Student AuditionsEntry fee: $25 per categoryStart the piece Jul to Oct

Start the piece Jul to OctJan 25

Young Artist CompetitionRochester Chamber Music SocietyStart the piece Oct to Jan

Start the piece Oct to JanApr 10

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Minnesota's 2027 MMEA All-State trumpet audition asks for the complete assigned scale page in one continuous take and a recording of the full brass etude from ETUDE SET 2, using the trumpet ending specified for the audition. MMTA instrumental contests and solo festivals ask for one repertoire selection. In weekly lessons, a teacher can divide the scale work and etude into manageable parts, then help you connect them into a secure recording; allow three to six months to prepare an event piece. Regional MSHSL solo-contest requirements depend on the events each region offers.

What else is there to enter?

For a focused solo opportunity beyond the school honor route, high school juniors and seniors can consider the Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs (MFMC) State Student Auditions, provided their teacher is an MFMC member. Applications for the 2027 auditions are due January 25, with recordings due January 31. Students seeking a less competitive way to perform can also ask a participating teacher about the Minnesota Music Teachers Association's instrumental solo festivals, where a student prepares one repertoire selection.

Trumpet 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 their resident district’s extracurricular activities on the same basis as public school students. For MMEA All-State, a homeschooled trumpet player must be a member in good standing of the corresponding secondary-school band through shared-time participation, so joining that ensemble is the key step. A school music director can also explain which regional Minnesota State High School League solo and ensemble contests are open to district participants.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on trumpet

A child can begin trumpet when they can comfortably hold it and manage the mouthpiece, breath, and valves; a private teacher can build those basics at an individual pace before a full band part adds pressure. School band then gives those skills a place in a section, while private lessons remain useful for tone, reading, and confidence alongside rehearsals. Our weekly one-on-one lessons adapt to your child's readiness, so starting earlier does not mean rushing toward a school deadline.

A teen in Minnesota

A teen can start trumpet or strengthen school-band playing through private lessons, then ask the school music director which regional solo or ensemble contests are offered. For the state's top school honor route, MMEA All-State, trumpet students audition as sophomores or juniors and need continuing membership in a secondary-school band plus a sponsoring teacher. That makes school participation central, but weekly lessons can still support a teen's own goals and help them build consistent playing alongside rehearsals and classes.

Starting or coming back as an adult

Adults can begin or return to trumpet at any age, and a teacher can meet you at your current level while helping you build the tone, reading, and stamina to play with others. The Central Minnesota Community Orchestra brings adult musicians from St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Little Falls together for fall and spring performances. In the Twin Cities, the Roseville Community Band welcomes adult musicians without an audition, while the Northeast Community Band in Minneapolis asks players to read music proficiently and follow a conductor.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good trumpet teacher do?

A strong trumpet teacher listens closely to how you form a clear tone, use air and coordinate the valves, then chooses music that suits your age and goals. For a Minnesota high school student aiming at All-State, the teacher should be comfortable building steady scale and etude preparation; a beginner or adult returner needs a patient pace and encouragement. Training matters, but so does feeling understood week to week. Lesson With You teachers hold at least a bachelor's degree in trumpet, and you can choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend one who fits your learning style.

How do live online trumpet lessons work?

A live Zoom trumpet lesson gives your teacher a real-time view of your posture, hand position and embouchure, while your microphone carries tone, articulation and rhythm for immediate feedback. Set up your device so the teacher can see your upper body and instrument, and use a quiet room where you can play freely. The lesson is one-on-one each week with the same dedicated teacher, so your progress and practice goals carry forward. In Minneapolis or Bemidji, you get the same choice of teacher without a commute, making it easier to keep a steady weekly rhythm.

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Trumpet in Minnesota

Where to hear trumpet

Minnesota has several ways to hear live music beyond the Twin Cities and Duluth. In St. Cloud, the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra offers a concert package for one student and two adults. Faribault’s free Concerts in the Park run on Thursday evenings from mid-June to mid-August, while children under 18 and college students with valid ID can attend Austin Symphony Orchestra concerts for free. These performances give trumpet students a chance to hear brass in different settings.

Where to play with others

Trumpet has a place in Minnesota's youth jazz scene as well as concert bands. Minnesota Youth Jazz Bands brings middle- and high-school musicians from the Twin Cities' 13-county area together in four high-school jazz ensembles and a middle-school honor jazz ensemble. In Minneapolis, South High Community Band also has both a concert band and a jazz band, giving a player two different settings for developing ensemble skills.

Trumpet around Minnesota, area by area

Minneapolis area

Young trumpet players in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area can audition for Minnesota Youth Symphonies, which includes a Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra. In Saint Paul, students of any age can reserve free tickets to eligible Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra concerts beginning two weeks before each performance. Young people 20 and under can also get Minnesota Opera youth rush tickets on performance day, starting 90 minutes before curtain.

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 offers free Tuesday concerts in summer, an easy way for families to hear live music together. The Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra offers reduced-price tickets for children and college students, so a family can hear orchestral brass in concert. These performances give a trumpet student listening options alongside the region’s youth ensembles.

School year: Sep 8 to Jun 10, 39 lesson weeks (Duluth Public Schools)
Town guides: Duluth, Superior, Hibbing, Cloquet

Rochester area

Rochester families can hear young performers at Rochester Symphony Kids’ Saturday-afternoon Peter and the Wolf concert. The Riverside Music Series brings free Sunday-evening performances to Mayo Park in summer 2027, with no tickets required. These outings offer a trumpet student a chance to hear live music without making the evening a formal concert commitment.

Town guides: Rochester

Mankato area

Mankato’s community-band option is the Mankato Area Community Band, which has no audition requirement. Families can also hear the Mankato Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony on the Prairie in North Mankato, a concert supported by free-will donations. Together, these give trumpet students a chance to play with others or hear a local orchestra.

School year: Sep 8 to Jun 10, 39 lesson weeks (Mankato Area Public Schools)
Town guides: Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter

Faribault area

Faribault offers free Concerts in the Park at the Historic Central Park Band Shell from mid-June to mid-August. Northfield offers another listening option: St. Olaf Music Department events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Both give families a way to hear live music in the area.

Town guides: Faribault, Northfield

Owatonna area

Owatonna has a volunteer summer concert band for players, with outdoor performances in June, July, and August. Downtown Thursdays adds free live music on the first Thursday of June through September. For a family looking to hear music rather than join an ensemble, these seasonal performances offer accessible ways to enjoy local music.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 4, 38 lesson weeks (Owatonna Public Schools)
Town guides: Owatonna

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a good trumpet teacher in Minnesota?

Choose a teacher who can explain tone, breath, and articulation in a way that fits your goals and learning style. Lesson With You offers weekly one-on-one Zoom lessons with teachers who hold at least a bachelor’s degree in trumpet; you can choose a teacher or ask us for a recommendation.

Do live video trumpet lessons really work?

Yes, a teacher can hear your tone and articulation in real time and see your posture, hand position, and embouchure. Weekly lessons with the same teacher build continuity, and you avoid a commute while choosing from teachers beyond your immediate area.

When do Minnesota schools start teaching trumpet?

Many Minnesota students encounter trumpet through school band in fifth or sixth grade, depending on the district. Some Minneapolis elementary schools, Saint Paul’s Capitol Hill, and Osseo start in fifth grade, while North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale starts in sixth.

How does a trumpet player reach Minnesota's top student honors?

The clearest statewide honor route is MMEA All-State, where trumpet players audition through the wind, brass, and percussion category. A sponsoring teacher submits the recording, and the student must remain in a secondary-school band through the following February performance; regional Minnesota State High School League solo contests are another route.

Can homeschool students enter Minnesota music contests?

Yes, Minnesota resident homeschool students may take part in resident-district extracurricular activities on the same basis as public school students. For MMEA All-State, a homeschool student must take part in the corresponding secondary-school band through shared-time participation and meet the other eligibility rules.

What age should a child start trumpet lessons?

A child is ready when they can comfortably hold the trumpet and manage its mouthpiece, breath, and valves. Starting before school band, which begins in fifth or sixth grade in many districts, gives them time to learn those basics at an individual pace.

Is it too late to learn trumpet as an adult in Minnesota?

No, adults can begin or return to trumpet at any age and build at a pace that suits them. The Owatonna Community Band in Owatonna offers a summer concert-band setting without auditions.

How much are trumpet lessons in Minnesota?

Trumpet 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.

Trumpet lesson prices across Minnesota

Meet a Trumpet Teacher in Minnesota Before You Continue Weekly

Find Your Next Trumpet Teacher in Minnesota

Joshua Ruff

Justin Henke

How trumpet learning works in Minnesota

How does trumpet fit school music in Minnesota?

Who runs what for Minnesota trumpet players?

Auditions and events in Minnesota

How does a trumpet player reach Minnesota's top student honors?

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

What else is there to enter?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on trumpet

A teen in Minnesota

Starting or coming back as an adult

Finding the right teacher

What should a good trumpet teacher do?

How do live online trumpet lessons work?

Trumpet in Minnesota

Where to hear trumpet

Where to play with others

Trumpet around Minnesota, area by area

Minneapolis area

Duluth area

Rochester area

Mankato area

Faribault area

Owatonna area

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