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.
"☕🎶 Give a gift that gives back!
Our Fair Trade Fundraiser runs November 14–December 15, and this year, we’re partnering once again with FairTrade Caravans to offer beautiful, ethically made products — from coffee and chocolate to handmade gifts.
Every purchase supports fair pay, safe working conditions, sustainable practices, and helps fund DSM’s Harmony Fund for Financial Aid and Community Performances.💜
✨ Our goal: raise $500+ to keep music education accessible for all.
🛍️ Shop online starting November 14: https://bit.ly/4oorz5b
#DedhamMusic #FairTradeFundraiser #ShopForGood #CommunityThroughMusic #MusicForAll #DedhamCommunity"
"🎻 Grab your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass — or just come to listen!
Our Bluegrass Jams are welcoming, community-style, and open to all levels.
Coming up:
• Mon, Nov 10, 7:00–8:30 PM — Bluegrass Slow Jam
• Sun, Nov 23, 7:00–9:00 PM — Intermediate Jam
📍 First Church Dedham, 670 High St
Bring your acoustic instrument, a friend, and your love of pickin’ and harmony. 🎶
👉 Details & RSVP: dedhamschoolofmusic.org/events
#DedhamMusic #BluegrassJam #AllLevelsWelcome #CommunityMusic #LiveAcoustic #FirstChurchDedham #MusicForAll"
"✨ ‘My family loves DSM!’
Thank you to Judi Saint-Amour for sharing her story — from her daughter’s voice lessons with Katie Jilson to her own experience in the Community Band. 💜
At DSM, music truly connects generations and brings our community together through creativity, confidence, and joy.
#DedhamMusic #CommunityVoices #MusicForAll #DSMCommunity #CommunityThroughMusic"
"🎵 Bring your family, your friends, and your voice — it’s time to sing together!
Join us for our Dedham Community Sing on Thursday, Nov 6 at 7 PM at the Dedham Community House. Led by Milly Roberts, this joyful evening blends familiar tunes, new melodies, and community spirit.
No experience needed — just an open heart and a love of music. 💜
Clap, hum, strum, or sing along — there’s a place for everyone in our circle.
✨ Details & registration: dedhamschoolofmusic.org/events
#DedhamMusic #CommunitySing #FamilyMusic #MusicForAll #DedhamCommunity #CommunityThroughMusic"
👻🎃 Happy Halloween from DSM! What’s your favorite spooky song to play or listen to this time of year? Drop your picks in the comments! 🎵
#HalloweenMusic #SpookySongs #DedhamMusic
✨ “DSM is such a welcoming, inspiring place for music.” – Community member review 🎶
Every kind word reminds us why we do what we do: to make music accessible for all.
👉 Learn more at the link in bio.
#CommunityVoices #DedhamMusic #MusicEducation
💜 “Thanks for providing this great resource to our community. It’s awesome that you welcome both children and adults as students.” – DSM adult student/donor 🎶
Every voice, every instrument, every age — all are welcome at DSM.
#CommunityVoices #MusicForAll #DedhamMusic
Tomorrow, our talented students will shine at the Fall Recital! 🌟 While this intimate event isn’t open to the public, we’re so proud of the dedication and progress of every performer.
Stay tuned for highlights 🎵
#StudentSpotlight #DedhamMusic #MusicJourney
🎶 Looking for something special to do this weekend? 🎶
Join us **this Sunday, October 26 at 3:30 PM** at **First Church Dedham** for **Notes of Generosity III: A Faculty Concert**, presented by the Dedham School of Music!
Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful performances by our talented faculty:
Tommy Chiu • Megan Dillon • Seychelle Dunn-Corbin • Katie Jillson • Spencer Lee • Marcy Merrill • Jordan Perillo • Jody Pongratz • Peipei Song
✨ Admission is free — donations support the **Harmony Fund for Financial Aid**, helping provide music education opportunities for all.
Come celebrate our amazing teachers, enjoy live music, and support a great cause!
#DedhamSchoolofMusic #NotesOfGenerosity #LiveMusic #DedhamMA #CommunityThroughMusic
🎶 You’re invited! Join us October 26 at 3:30 PM for our Faculty Recital at First Church in Dedham. Enjoy inspiring performances from our talented instructors. Admission is free, donations welcome. 💜
👉 Event details at the link in our bio.
#FacultyRecital #DedhamMusic #LiveMusic
🎶 This Weekend! Join us for an inspiring afternoon of live music 🎶
Dedham School of Music presents **Notes of Generosity III: A Faculty Concert**
📅 **This Sunday, October 26, 2025**
🕞 **3:30 PM**
📍 **First Church Dedham**
Enjoy performances by our incredible faculty:
Tommy Chiu • Megan Dillon • Seychelle Dunn-Corbin • Katie Jillson • Spencer Lee • Marcy Merrill • Jordan Perillo • Jody Pongratz • Peipei Song
Admission is free—donations are welcomed for the **Harmony Fund for Financial Aid**, helping make music education accessible to all.
Come celebrate community, generosity, and great music with us this Sunday! ❤️
#DedhamSchoolofMusic #FacultyConcert #LiveMusic #DedhamMA #NotesOfGenerosity
🎶 Looking for something special to do this weekend? 🎶
Join us **this Sunday, October 26 at 3:30 PM** at **First Church Dedham** for **Notes of Generosity III: A Faculty Concert**, presented by the Dedham School of Music!
Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful performances by our talented faculty:
Tommy Chiu • Megan Dillon • Seychelle Dunn-Corbin • Katie Jillson • Spencer Lee • Marcy Merrill • Jordan Perillo • Jody Pongratz • Peipei Song
✨ Admission is free — donations support the **Harmony Fund for Financial Aid**, helping provide music education opportunities for all.
Come celebrate our amazing teachers, enjoy live music, and support a great cause!
#DedhamSchoolofMusic #NotesOfGenerosity #LiveMusic #DedhamMA #CommunityThroughMusic
“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, Chestnut Hill, Dover, Easton, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mansfield, Medfield, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, 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.