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We are passionate about music and excited to provide you with an incredible learning experience! To find a Certified TakeLessons music teacher near you, enter the music lesson type and your location below.
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Kelly is a wonderful voice teacher. She is kind, energetic, and inspiring! She takes her students' goals and merges them into the lessons. We love seeing her each week! - Gelene S., Saint Louis, MO, Singing Student
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Why Choose TakeLessons?
- Friendly, certified teachers We only hire the top 5% of music teachers that apply with us. Unlike directory sites or other music classes, our instructors complete a rigorous interview process and criminal background check before they work with us.
- Beginners welcome, from children to adults Wherever you are in your musical journey, we know you can succeed and are here for you. Our teachers specialize in music lessons for beginners.
- Helpful student counselors to assist you TakeLessons student counselors help find a private music instructor to fit your needs and ensure you have a rewarding learning experience.
- Your first lesson is 100% risk free We offer all new students a 100% Money Back Guarantee on the first lesson. If you take your first lesson and do not want to continue, we will refund the amount you paid including the lesson you have already taken.
Find and Book Local Music Teachers with TakeLessons
Since 2004, TakeLessons has helped match thousands of students with the best local music teachers across the nation. Whether you are looking to take lessons for fun or you're dedicated to music and want to build a career, we have passionate music teachers ready to help beginner, intermediate and advanced students of all ages rock out and achieve their goals.
With over 35 music lesson types including singing lessons, guitar lessons, piano lessons, drum lessons and voice lessons, we are sure to have the perfect fit for you. We also have teachers across the nation so whether you live in New York City or San Diego, we are sure to have a local music teacher in your area.
As for our instructors, we only hire the top 5% out of the thousands of music teachers that apply to work with us. To become a TakeLessons CertifiedTM music instructor, each applicant must first pass a rigorous interview process and criminal background check before they are even hired. This ensures you have a safe, professional and talented music instructor teaching lessons in your home or in their private studio.
So, let's get you started. In the search box at the top of the page simply enter the type of lesson you are interested in taking and your city or zip code to find and browse the detailed profiles of local music teachers near you. Want help with your search or have questions about our teachers or the booking process? Give us a call at 877-231-8505 and one of our friendly student counselors will help you find the teacher that suits your needs – it's that easy!
Student Testimonials
Carrie is a great vocal coach. She's knowledgeable and has the ability to relay concepts visually, which is helpful when trying to work on voice training. She's helped me to improve a great deal in a short period of time.
— Shannon P. , Middle River, MD, Vocal Student
I always wanted my daughter to play an instrument, maybe because I never had the chance to learn myself. She's 6 and at first I was the one pushing her but after her first piano lesson with Jason she told me, "actually mommy I like my teacher." Jason uses positive reinforcement, keeps her motivated and keeps me informed with an update after each lesson, so I can see the progress she's making. Most importantly she likes it.
— Nadesh C. , Hallandale, FL, Piano Student
I enjoyed my initial guitar lesson with Kevin. He was able to quickly discern where I am and what I need to understand and learn before I can progress in order to reach my personal goal. I look forward to the next few lessons with Kevin.
— Stacie S. , Boulder, CO, Guitar Student
TakeLessons Featured on Fox News
Just in time for the season premier of American Idol on January 19, 2011, Fox 5 put together a segment with TakeLessons students and teachers to show all of San Diego that everyone can sing...with the help of a couple of lessons!
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