<p>Is it possible to take music as part of the LA requirement? I looked in the list of approved courses and saw Individual lessons listed. I hope to continue pursuing music in college (jazz bass). What does the afore mentioned mean?</p>
<p>Yes. All the information is here:</p>
<p>[Cornell</a> University Department of Music Private Lessons](<a href=“http://music.cornell.edu/performing/private-lessons/]Cornell”>http://music.cornell.edu/performing/private-lessons/)</p>
<p>Wow, thanks! Do you have any experience with the system? If so, is that $600 for the whole semester? Do you think that’s reasonable for someone who isn’t a music major and just wants to learn for fun?</p>
<p>Yes, it’s $600/semester, which is rather inexpensive when you consider that taking lessons from professionals can generally cost about $70-100/hour. If you’re really dedicated to learning and playing, then I would highly suggest going for it. You could also either join or for a jazz ensemble. Are you planning on trying out for the orchestra?</p>
<p>Well, the thing is, I’ve got little theory down and was hoping to learn and soon get some jazz improv/etc. in me. I can read on the electric (a little rusty though) and was hoping to get back into it. However, What I really want to learn is upright Bass. I have had lessons for a few months a few years ago but had to stop. The site says that beginners need not apply, does that mean I’d have to stick to electric?
I would join the Jazz ensemble first thing were it not for my lack of competence/talent, maybe after a year or two. As for orchestra, probably not, I’ve got some other things I want to try out and I hear that it’s pretty competitive and I’m really nothing special. Sorry if there is some weirs phrasing in here.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Yeah, they don’t take beginners, the lessons with professors and trained grad students are for people who’ve been playing for years. If you want to learn, you should e-mail someone in the department and ask them to refer you to a private teacher. You wouldn’t be able to get an credit for it, but it would be useful.</p>
<p>Oh.=, ah well. Are the prices still comparable/reasonable? Do you think I could get lessons for the first year then switch to lessons for credit by my sophomore or junior years?
I’ve been playing electric since the ninth grade but it took a back seat junior year on.</p>
<p>I called, and was told that a beginner is someone who has never picked up the instrument before. Maybe there’s still a shot for me =), I’ll have to audition and see.</p>
<p>If you do an ensemble for credit and a grade, (typically a credit a semester) you can combine 3 semesters to cover one of your liberal study requirements. You just have to fill out a Petition.</p>