Students most frequently request piano, voice, or guitar lessons, although, there are regularly requests for strings, brass, and reeds. Except for piano, students are responsible for supplying the instrument that they plan to study, either through rental or purchase. Instructors are often helpful with this matter. Approximately 175 students will be accommodated by the music program each semester. An appropriate teacher will be matched with each student.
Students are responsible for all music and materials.
U of I's outstanding music library, right down the street from Allen Hall, can serve as an excellent source as well as several local music stores in close proximity to campus. If more that 175 people request music lessons, a lottery will randomly determine about 200 students for lessons. People who participate in the lottery but are not assigned an instructor will be placed on a waiting list and will be contacted when any cancellations or new spaces become available. Students who are selected will be notified about how to contact their instructor. Since the program is limited, only one type of lesson will be assigned per student.