Private Music Lessons for Ages 7-17
Fun, personalized lessons that help students grow confidence, skill, and a lifelong love of music.
Whether your child is picking up an instrument for the first time or ready to level up their skills, our instructors make learning music fun, engaging, and goal-driven. Every student learns at their own pace while experiencing the joy of playing real songs with others.
More Than Lessons -- It's About Playing Music Together
Our modern approach blends traditional instruction with the excitement of real music-making. Instructors tailor lessons to each student, mixing technical skills, music theory, and jam-style collaboration.
It's common for students and teachers to play together as a mini two-person band -- building confidence and rhythm in every session.
Level Up with Our Wristband Program
Our unique wristband achievement system makes learning fun and motivating -- like karate belts, but for music! Students progress through 9 colorful wristbands, each representing new skills and milestones in our curriculum.
Every 1-2 months, students celebrate their progress as they "level up," earning recognition from their teachers, peers, and families.
"Every lesson starts with skills, then he jams with the students. So he's also teaching musicianship!"
-- Camille Childs, Parent
Choose Your Instrument (Or Mix and Match!)
Students can learn one instrument or explore several! Many of our young musicians combine instruments and singing -- like playing guitar and vocals, or piano and songwriting. We make it easy to find the right fit, and you can switch or combine instruments anytime.
Guitar
Piano
Drums
Voice / Singing
Ukulele
Bass
Woodwinds & Brass
Strings
Violin, Cello
+10 More Options
From the Lesson Room to the Stage
Private lessons aren't just about practice -- they're about playing live. Students are invited to perform at recitals, open mic nights, and community events, often joined by their instructors or peers.
It's one of the most rewarding parts of learning: seeing hard work turn into applause, confidence, and connection.
"It's great to see the boost in her self-confidence."
-- Louie Fielding, Parent
Two Convenient, Fully-Equipped Lesson Studios
Our Truckee and Tahoe City locations offer professional lesson rooms, quality instruments, and a welcoming community atmosphere. We create a space where students feel inspired to play, practice, and grow.
A School You Can Trust
Trusted by Families Since 2009
Since 2009, we've helped thousands of students -- from beginners to advanced performers -- discover their love of music. We're proud to be a community-based nonprofit where progress, creativity, and joy come first.
Try any instructor or instrument with a discounted trial lesson. If it's not the right fit, you're welcome to try another instructor or instrument at the same rate until you find your match.
See Our Students Perform Live
Get notified about upcoming student performances, recitals, and open mic nights.