

Find your sound. Make your mark.
Private lessons, ensembles and studio art for ages 5 to 85 — taught by performing musicians and exhibiting artists in the heart of Boston.
Disciplines
Lessons for every instrument
Piano & keyboards
Classical, jazz and pop
14 teachers
Strings
Violin, viola, cello, guitar
11 teachers
Voice
Classical, musical theater, pop
7 teachers
Drums & percussion
Kit, hand drums, marimba
4 teachers
Painting & drawing
Studio classes for all ages
6 teachers
Theater & dance
Acting, ballet, hip-hop
5 teachers

120works in the spring show
Studio art
A studio full of color
Weekly painting, drawing and ceramics classes in our sunlit Newbury Street studio — with a student exhibition every spring.
- All materials included
- Kids (6–12), teens and adult evening classes
- Portfolio prep for art school applications
850
students each week
47
teaching artists
30
recitals & shows a year
12
ensembles & bands
Recitals & concerts
On stage soon

Getting started
Your first lesson
- 1
Free
Trial lesson
30 minutes to meet a teacher and try the instrument.
- 2
Flexible
Choose a time
Weekly 30, 45 or 60-minute slots, 7 days a week.
- 3
Fun
Play with others
Join an ensemble, band or choir at no extra cost.
- 4
Proud
Perform
Two recitals a year in our 200-seat hall.
Lesson fees
Simple pricing
| Item | Per month | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Private lesson · 30 minweekly | $160 | $640 |
| Private lesson · 45 minweekly | $230 | $920 |
| Private lesson · 60 minweekly | $300 | $1,200 |
| Studio art class · 90 minmaterials included | $145 | $580 |
Ensembles are free for enrolled students. Instrument rentals from $25/month.

Music is the one language every child already speaks. Our job is to help them say something with it.
Ensembles
Play together
Every enrolled student can join an ensemble at no extra cost.
Youth Orchestra
Strings and winds, ages 10–18. Saturdays 10 a.m.
Audition infoJazz Combo
Improvisation and standards for teens and adults.
JoinCommunity Choir
All voices welcome. Tuesday evenings, no audition.
JoinRock Band Lab
Form a band, write songs, play a real club show.
Join
Families & students
Notes from our community
Ask any family here why they stay and you will hear about a teacher, a first recital or a song that finally clicked.
My daughter started violin at six. At twelve she soloed with the youth orchestra.
Laura BennettParentI started piano at 58. Best decision I have made for my brain and my joy.
Robert HaleAdult studentThe jazz combo taught my son to listen before he plays. He is a better teammate everywhere now.
Denise CarterParentSaturday ceramics is the one hour of my week with no screens and no email.
Michael TorresAdult studentOur spring recital felt like a real debut. The faculty treat every student like a performer.
Emily NguyenStudent, age 16Two summers of musical theater camp, and my shy kid auditioned for the school play — and got the lead.
Karen MitchellParent
Book a trial
Try a free lesson
Tell us the instrument and age — we will match you with a teacher within two days.
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
- Matched with the right teacher
- No commitment
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Spring semester starts January 18