Experience the Joy of Music
Whether you’re a curious beginner, an experienced musician, or just rediscovering a long-lost passion, we have a place for you. Dedham School of Music offers a diverse range of community music programs designed to meet your unique needs and musical aspirations. From structured music lessons to free-form jam sessions, you’ll find the perfect fit to explore your creativity.
Let’s Make Music Together
Private Music Lessons
Get expert guidance and personalized instruction in a wide variety of instruments and vocals.
GROUP MUSIC CLASSES
Learn alongside other music enthusiasts.
ENSEMBLES
Join a group and experience the power of making music together.
LIVE MUSIC
Celebrate the joy of local music right here in your own community.
Our Mission: Music Enjoyment for Everyone
We believe music is a fundamental human language— the thread that connects us all. That’s why we welcome everyone into our music community! Whether you’re a child, teenager, adult, or senior, a beginner or an experienced musician, our experiences are accessible to all, regardless of age, ability, or financial means.
Led by Passionate Professionals
Learn from our diverse team of talented and experienced faculty. They’re ready to guide you through our high-quality programs and help you discover your musical potential. Click here to meet our music school faculty instructors.
Support our Music-for-All Movement
Your donation to Dedham School of Music isn’t just a gift; it’s an investment in the power of music to transform lives and strengthen our community. Every contribution helps us provide accessible, high-quality music education and experiences for all ages, means, and abilities.
Expanding Music Access to All
Dedham School of Music is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health’s WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of cultural organizations across Massachusetts by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.
Financial Aid and tuition assistance is available, even if you do not participate in the Card to Culture program. Our mission is to make music accessible for all, regardless of ability to pay.
Discover the Melody
Follow our Music Community on Instagram for Inspiring Performances, Student Highlights, and Musical Moments.
Our fall fundraiser, the Dedham School of Music Online Silent Auction, launches on Wednesday, September 10th! Every bid supports our mission to give children and adults in our community access to the life-changing gift of music. This year’s auction is our best yet, featuring everything from cultural experiences and pampering sessions to adventure outings and delicious treats. There’s something for everyone!
Come join the Dedham Community Band!!! First Rehearsal this Thursday Sept 4th!! Register Today! info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org
Only a few more days until the first Community Band Rehearsal!! Sign up today!
info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org
REGISTER TODAY - FIRST REHEARSAL SEPT 4th!!!!
Sign up for the Dedham Community Band!! First Rehearsal Sept 4th!!! info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org
Come learn violin at Dedham School of Music! info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org
The DSM community band sounded fantastic tonight at the Endicott Estate concert series!
The Bluegrass Jam sounded amazing at the Endicott Estate concert series tonight! You can join every second Monday of the month from 7-9 at the First Church in Dedham Sq!
🎶 New Classes Just Dropped at Dedham School of Music! 🎶
Looking to spark creativity or level up your music skills? Check out our exciting lineup of new classes for all ages:
🎧 Digital Music Making – Dive into the world of beats, loops & recording!
🎤 Taylor Swift Ukulele – Learn to play your favorite Swiftie hits — perfect for young fans!
🎻 Beginner Strings – For kids and adults who want to learn violin, viola, cello or bass.
🎭 Audition Prep – Get stage-ready with expert coaching for musical auditions.
✨ Whether you`re just starting out or getting back into music, there`s something here for everyone!
📍 Located right in the heart of Dedham
📆 Enrolling now – spots fill fast!
👉 Learn more and sign up: info@dedhamschoolofmusic.org
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“I want to thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to take music lessons. Ever since my mom was sick in the hospital she had no job. Due to my mom‘s income, voice and piano lessons was something I always wanted, but I knew food and clothes had to come first. Because of your generosity, I am able to do something I love! I can sing and learn piano. Thank you so much for making this possible.”
“Thank you for your kindness. It’s been my dream to play piano.”
“It is an honor to receive a scholarship, reflecting his legacy. It was an honor to study at Dedham School Of Music, and I will take my passion for playing the piano and music with me through college and beyond.”
“I am working with a client to attend your music group at the Housing complex in Dedham. I won’t share her name, To protect her privacy, but I just wanted to let you know how much she enjoys your class! She talks so glowingly about it and how joyful the singing and guitar playing is for her. I think it’s been really life-changing for her.”
Communities We Serve
We are truly an inclusive music community and welcome anyone from the surrounding areas to attend our performances or participate in music lessons, group classes, or ensembles.
Our community members are often from Dedham, Boston, Bridgewater, Canton, Dover, Easton, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mansfield, Medfield, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, Roslindale, Sharon, Sherborn, Stoughton, Walpole, West Roxbury, Westwood, and Wollaston, Massachusetts.
Piano Lessons
Discover the joy of the piano with personalized lessons. Our expert piano instructors will guide you through tailored instruction based on your experience level. Group Piano Classes for young children and adults as well as Collaborative Piano Sessions for teens or adults are also available. Piano lessons are offered on weekdays.
Guitar Lessons
Strum or pluck your way to musical mastery with private guitar instruction in all styles, including:
- Bass guitar
- Ukelele
- Mandolin
- Blues harmonica
Our expert guitar instructors are ready to guide you, no matter your preferred instrument or musical genre. Guitar lessons are offered on weekdays.
Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Drum Lessons
Find your rhythm and master the beat with lessons on drum set, bells, or other percussion instruments. Percussion lessons are offered on weekdays.
Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Vocal Lessons
Ignite your passion for singing!
Join our voice lessons to receive expert guidance on your technique, breath control, and stage presence. Voice lessons are offered on weekdays.
Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Group voice classes are also available.
Woodwinds Lessons
Learn the clarinet, flute, saxophone (all types), oboe or other wind instruments through private instruction, from beginner to advanced. Woodwind lessons are offered on weekdays.
Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Strings Lessons
Bring the beautiful sounds of string music to life with personalized violin, cello, or viola instruction from our passionate and experienced instructors. Beginner Violin Classes (adults and school-aged children) are also available. Strings lessons are offered on weekdays.
Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Brass Lessons
Make some noise with personalized lessons on the trumpet, trombone, tuba, French Horn, or other brass instruments, guided by our expert instructors who will help you hone your sound. Brass instrument lessons are offered on weekdays.
Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Feeling Inspired?
Whether you’re picking up a musical instrument for the first time, rediscovering a long-lost passion, or simply wanting to enjoy live music, Dedham School of Music is your music community center to explore, create, and be inspired.