Personalized Music Instruction
Our private lessons offer a unique, individualized approach to music education. You’ll receive one-on-one attention from our passionate professionals who are dedicated to understanding your unique learning style and helping you achieve your specific musical goals.
We’ll work with you to build a personalized curriculum that’s inspiring, effective, and well-suited to your pace and interests.
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. Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Violin, Cello, and Viola 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.
Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Harmonica 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 and Percussion Lessons
Find your rhythm and master the beat with lessons on drum set, marimba, bells, or other percussion instruments. Our private drum instructors will introduce you to the variety of percussion instruments. Percussion lessons are offered on weekdays. Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Oboe 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.
Trumpet, Trombone, and Brass Instrument 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.
Voice 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.
Audition Prep
Prepare for your next big musical moment with our private audition preparation sessions. Our talented DSM faculty offer specialized coaching for:
- District & All-State auditions (any instrument or voice)
- Competitions, solos, & musical theater auditions
- Tri-M preparation
Contact us to inquire about schedule and availability.
Book a few targeted sessions or ongoing coaching and start working on your piece, scales, and sight-reading with us today!
Audition Preparation Rates:
- $99 for a single 1 hour session
- $284 for a 4 pack of 45 min sessions.
Private Music Lessons Tuition Rates
For private instrument or voice instruction, the rates are as follows:
- 30 minute lesson: $52.00 ($830 per 16 week term)
- 45 minute lesson: $71.00 ($1130 per 16 week term)
- 60 minute lesson: $94
($1495 per 16 week term)
Your lesson term tuition will be prorated per your term length.
Payment plans and Financial Aid are available.
Payment Plans and
Tuition Assistance
Payment plans and Financial Aid are available. Free or discounted tuition may also be available for EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders through the Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture Program. Please see our Financial Aid page for all payment plans, tuition assistance, and discounted lessons.
Terms for Private Lessons
2025-2026 TERM LENGTHS
Term 1 (Fall Term): 9/10/25 – 1/16/26
Term 1 Make-up weeks: 1/20/26 – 1/30/26
- Monday and Friday lesson schedules are 15 week terms.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lesson schedules are 16 week terms.
- Make-up lessons may be scheduled during make-up weeks or during the rest of the term.
Term 2 (Spring Term): 2/2/26 – 6/5/26
Term 2 Make-up weeks: 6/8/26 – 6/26/26
- Monday and Friday lesson schedules are 15 week terms.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lesson schedules are 16 week terms.
- Make-up lessons may be scheduled during make-up weeks or during the rest of the term.
DSM 2025 – 2026 Calendars
Lesson Days
Makeup Days
School Closed
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.