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Average Cost of Music Lessons in Salem, MA
The average cost of 60-minute music lessons in Salem is $67. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $67 and $70 per hour.
| 30-min | $40 |
$40 average |
$40 |
| 45-min | $54 |
$54 average |
$55 |
| 60-min | $67 |
$67 average |
$70 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute music lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute music lessons are 20% less expensive at $54, and 30-minute lessons cost 41% less at $40.
Curious how much music lessons cost in your area? Do a quick search to get local prices for the best music teachers near Salem.
Music Lesson Reviews from Students
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Review by CORRINA
"Such a great experience. My 11 year old daughter loves taking lessons with her."
Boston, MA teacher:
Bethany A.
Review by Grace
"Aaron was a very patient teacher. He made the lesson exciting. He also tuned my guitar."
Boston, MA teacher:
Aaron B.
Review by Tom
"Articulate, Encouraging
I recently took some trombone lessons with Chuck. I am a percussionist at a university looking to get my degree in music educatio
I recently took some trombone lessons with Chuck. I am a percussionist at a university looking to get my degree in music educatio
n which is why I decided to take some trombone lessons. I had minimal experience on brass instruments before this, but Chuck was very encouraging and helped me out a lot. I felt that within the ten weeks i studied with him, I learned a great deal about trombone/brass in general."
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Boston, MA teacher:
Chuck W.
Review by Melissa
"From the very first lesson, it was clear that Kelly Jenkins is the perfect fit for our family's piano instruction. Four us take lessons from her, and all
of us are so pleased with the progress we are making with her encouragement. Our kids look forward to their time with her, and they literally jump up and down when she pulls into our driveway. Her lessons are professional, fun and leave us looking forward to practicing what we have learned."
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Boston, MA teacher:
Kelly J.
Review by Mary
"Alison is a very straightforward, clear instructor. She starts with the fundamentals (I'm a beginner) and ensures that you master basic skills first befo
re moving on to more challenging stuff. I enjoy working with her - she tells me when I'm doing something wrong in a pleasant way, shows me the right way, and praises me when I get it right. She is a great teacher!"
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Boston, MA teacher:
Alison L.
Review by Nathan
"Nathan very happy with the teacher. Curious mind is waiting for next class."
Boston, MA teacher:
Jeanne W.
Review by Nate
"I am a professional music teacher and recommended David as a substitute for an instructor role at a music camp that I couldn't attend. David was a huge hi
t and my students were thrilled with him. He was well prepared, with professional printed materials, and was kind and encouraging to his students. David is a class act and I recommend him with enthusiasm!"
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Boston, MA teacher:
David B.
Review by Scott
"Kristin is very punctual, flexible, and is a professional. She has a great rapport with my 11 year old son, who she is instructing."
Boston, MA teacher:
Kristin M.
Review by Julian P
"Being a Master in its' field as a teacher and player he is able to water down the information in a way that everybody will understand. Priceless learning
experience"
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Boston, MA teacher:
Jonas K.
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I am a 30 year old Massachusetts native and have been playing music since I was 8 years old, starting on the piano with a wonderful teacher in Beverly who also went to Berklee. I picked up the guitar and the bass in high school and got into rock, jazz and blues and haven't looked back. I received a bachelors degree from Berklee in 2012 with a major in Professional Music and minor in Music Education.
I currently perform in and around Boston with several bands and also build electric guitars and perform all types of repairs and modifications. I also will teach this skill if you are interested...
Music study is great exercise for your brain. It works both the left and right hemispheres of the brain simultaneously because you are thinking both creatively and logically/mathematically at the same time.
I am happy teaching stud
I currently perform in and around Boston with several bands and also build electric guitars and perform all types of repairs and modifications. I also will teach this skill if you are interested...
Music study is great exercise for your brain. It works both the left and right hemispheres of the brain simultaneously because you are thinking both creatively and logically/mathematically at the same time.
I am happy teaching stud
ents at any level, even if you have never picked up an instrument before. I can work with you and get you on the path to being the kind of musician you want to be.
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I custom tailor my lessons to meet a students individual needs. I am a serious teacher, but I am a laid back person. I am easy going, but I will make sure you learn what you need to learn. I can guarantee after 4 or 5 lessons with me, you will have tripled your knowledge of chords, scales, technique, and song repertoire. I am very patient and am happy to work with students of all ages and skill levels.
I encourage mid to upper level students to bring in CD's or email an MP3/YouTube link of songs they want to learn (if they are at the right level) and I will transcribe them on the spot and go through them with you step by step.
If you want to learn how to play all your favorite songs, I am the teacher for you. I won't make you play music you aren't really interested in, but I will make recommendations for songs to improve your playing and include music theory so that you understand what you are playing and why you are playing it. The point of playing music is to HAVE FUN, after all.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Fender Blues Jr. III guitar amp, Vintage Gallien Kreuger guitar amp, Carvin/Peavey Bass amp, Epiphone 1 x 12 guitar amp, custom thin line telecaster, custom solid body telecaster, vintage synsonic electric guitar, breedlove acoustic guitar, Tacoma acoustic bass, Schecter stiletto 5 string electric bass, Ibanez soundgear 5 string bass, custom stratocaster, vintage synsonic single coil guitar, 5 string banjo, , Diamond Head tenor ukulele, u-king soprano banjolele , M-Audio oxygen 8 midi controller, Blue Mic USB microphone, Eurorack mixer, shure microphone, 2011 Macbook pro w/ Sibelius, Pro Tools, Garage Band, Reason. Full lutherie shop equipped to do custom builds, guitar set-ups, mods.
*** Specialties ***
Picked and fingerstyle acoustic or electric guitar, Fingerstyle or picked bass guitar, ukulele, improvisation, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Hip-Hop, Bossa, recording, lutherie, etc.
*** Lesson Details ***
I custom tailor my lessons to meet a students individual needs. I am a serious teacher, but I am a laid back person. I am easy going, but I will make sure you learn what you need to learn. I can guarantee after 4 or 5 lessons with me, you will have tripled your knowledge of chords, scales, technique, and song repertoire. I am very patient and am happy to work with students of all ages and skill levels.
I encourage mid to upper level students to bring in CD's or email an MP3/YouTube link of songs they want to learn (if they are at the right level) and I will transcribe them on the spot and go through them with you step by step.
If you want to learn how to play all your favorite songs, I am the teacher for you. I won't make you play music you aren't really interested in, but I will make recommendations for songs to improve your playing and include music theory so that you understand what you are playing and why you are playing it. The point of playing music is to HAVE FUN, after all.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Fender Blues Jr. III guitar amp, Vintage Gallien Kreuger guitar amp, Carvin/Peavey Bass amp, Epiphone 1 x 12 guitar amp, custom thin line telecaster, custom solid body telecaster, vintage synsonic electric guitar, breedlove acoustic guitar, Tacoma acoustic bass, Schecter stiletto 5 string electric bass, Ibanez soundgear 5 string bass, custom stratocaster, vintage synsonic single coil guitar, 5 string banjo, , Diamond Head tenor ukulele, u-king soprano banjolele , M-Audio oxygen 8 midi controller, Blue Mic USB microphone, Eurorack mixer, shure microphone, 2011 Macbook pro w/ Sibelius, Pro Tools, Garage Band, Reason. Full lutherie shop equipped to do custom builds, guitar set-ups, mods.
*** Specialties ***
Picked and fingerstyle acoustic or electric guitar, Fingerstyle or picked bass guitar, ukulele, improvisation, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Hip-Hop, Bossa, recording, lutherie, etc.
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David H.
Saugus, MA 01906
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$30
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About Jenae S.
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About Jenae
Jenae performs regularly with orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout the Boston area. She is a founding member of the Cambridge String Trio, an ensemble dedicated to performing great classical works as well as world music, raising money for charities and providing educational concerts.
Jenae won scholarships to study at the Longy School of Music, completing her Master of Music degree in Violin Performance with Emphasis in String Pedagogy with Professor Mark Lakirovich, and also earned her Undergraduate Diploma in Violin Performance with Professor Janet Packer. In addition to her musical studies, Jenae completed her Bachelor's of Music Degree from Emerson College.
Jenae is an active member of the American String Teachers Association and regularly attends conferences on violin and pedagogy such as the Starling-DeLay Sympos
Jenae won scholarships to study at the Longy School of Music, completing her Master of Music degree in Violin Performance with Emphasis in String Pedagogy with Professor Mark Lakirovich, and also earned her Undergraduate Diploma in Violin Performance with Professor Janet Packer. In addition to her musical studies, Jenae completed her Bachelor's of Music Degree from Emerson College.
Jenae is an active member of the American String Teachers Association and regularly attends conferences on violin and pedagogy such as the Starling-DeLay Sympos
ium on Violin Studies at the Juilliard School in NYC, and the ASTA National Conference in Providence, RI. She has a thorough understanding of pedagogy and a true passion for teaching students of all ages and abilities. Jenae's students play in youth orchestras and chamber ensembles in the Boston Metro area such as the Clafflin Hill Youth Symphony and at the Rivers Conservatory.
Jenae is on the violin, viola and chamber music faculty at the Rivers Conservatory, teaches at the Cambridge Music Consortium and maintains a private studio in Boston. Jenae's hobbies include yoga, learning foreign languages, and learning other instruments such as the classical guitar and mandolin.
Jenae is on the violin, viola and chamber music faculty at the Rivers Conservatory, teaches at the Cambridge Music Consortium and maintains a private studio in Boston. Jenae's hobbies include yoga, learning foreign languages, and learning other instruments such as the classical guitar and mandolin.
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· Violin · In studio
Thanks Jenae
· Violin ·
My son just started violin lessons with Jenae and after barely a month is making great progress and staying motivated, even though he's starting this endeavor at almost 11 years old. Jenae's approach is very encouraging and methodical. We have been very pleased with our choice.
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Jenae is a wonderful teacher who has enormous amount of knowledge. Her teaching skills makes the student learn more and get better at playing the instrument. Has a lot of patience which is very essential when teaching a beginner. I feel very lucky to having found her. Thanks Jenae!
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Jenae S.
West Roxbury, MA 02132
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
About Tito P.
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About Tito
I'm a drummer with 17 years of experience. I've toured all over Europe, Canada and America.
Artist at Dresden Drum Festival along with Thomas Lang, Benny Greb and many others.
Drum Clinic Tours in Portugal and Germany
Opened up for Billy Cobham Band in Blautopf Jazz Festival in Germany
Toured with Joe Robinson Trio
Sponsored by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Evans Drumheads, Protection Racket Cases
Artist at Dresden Drum Festival along with Thomas Lang, Benny Greb and many others.
Drum Clinic Tours in Portugal and Germany
Opened up for Billy Cobham Band in Blautopf Jazz Festival in Germany
Toured with Joe Robinson Trio
Sponsored by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Evans Drumheads, Protection Racket Cases
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Tito P.
Allston, MA 02134
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$20
/ 30-min
About Darren S.
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Hi there! My name is Darren and I look forward to helping you accomplish your goals on the upright bass. I have been teaching since August 2016, but in that time I have helped train two high school students to win auditions into music colleges to pursue music performance and music education degree programs. I have also helped electric bass guitarists transition into playing classical upright bass. I went to Boston Conservatory and graduated with my masters degree, studying with Lawrence Wolfe, associate principal bass of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and principal bass of the Boston Pops Orchestra. Currently I am a professional freelance orchestral bassist in the Boston area, and I have previously performed with several major symphony orchestras in Connecticut including the Waterbury, Wallingford, and New Britain Symphony Orchestras.
Most of my students characterize me as a creative, patient, organized, friendly, and motivated teacher.
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Darren S.
Boston, MA 02116
starting at
$80
/ 60-min
About Heather B.
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Hello! believe that the joy of music should always be present when you sing, and that singing is a great way to see the benefits of hard work pay off. I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I've been studying singing for ten years. I've performed classical, musical theatre, and gospel music, and I've been a choir conductor, choreographer, children's group leader, and private voice teacher. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music and Linguistics from the University of Oregon and a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance from Boston Conservatory.
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Heather B.
Allston, MA 02134
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$30
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Hi, there! My name is Mick and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2009 and am a former School of Rock Performance Instructor. I have greatly enjoyed assisting my students in building confidence on their instrument, find their own musical voice, and develop an understanding of music theory that is practical. Primarily self taught, I've also taken private Jazz guitar lessons for some time. I am a self motivated and DIY kind of musician. My teaching style is unique in that it's tailored to expand a students knowledge of music through their own curiosities. I focus on building up your musical independence, allowing you to be more creative and enjoy playing music more. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!
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Mick M.
Quincy, MA 02171
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$15
/ 30-min
About maria V.
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About maria
My name is Maria, I´m a composer and teacher. Tell me more about you and we can design a learning plan that will fit your necessities.
I studied at CIEM and the Royal Welsh College of music, I am currently finishing my degree at Berklee College of Music in Film Scoring.
I studied at CIEM and the Royal Welsh College of music, I am currently finishing my degree at Berklee College of Music in Film Scoring.
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maria V.
Boston, MA 02215
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$30
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Hey there. My name's Matt, I'm a Boston native who went far far away to LA for music school. Now back in the Allston/Brighton area and looking for students. Professional gigging/recording experience, a wide and eclectic taste for music, and a love for helping students "grok" a new technique or piece of music.
Guitar students can expect a two-pronged approach to my lessons: one half dedicated to development of proper technique, the other half putting that technique to use, creating music. We will focus on the essential habit and routine of practicing. With good practice, any student can expect to see marked improvement week-to-week.
As a teacher I have experience teaching to all different ages and experience levels. The point of music is to enjoy it, and so ultimately our lessons are tailored to helping students do that. Still, expect a
Guitar students can expect a two-pronged approach to my lessons: one half dedicated to development of proper technique, the other half putting that technique to use, creating music. We will focus on the essential habit and routine of practicing. With good practice, any student can expect to see marked improvement week-to-week.
As a teacher I have experience teaching to all different ages and experience levels. The point of music is to enjoy it, and so ultimately our lessons are tailored to helping students do that. Still, expect a
certain level of rigor to our lesson plans. The way to learn is to play, and my students will be expected to learn and play music assigned to them, their performance of which will determine if and when they get to move on to next lessons.
I have a Bachelors of Music from the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, where I majored in Studio/Jazz guitar. This was also the beginning of my teaching career, teaching friends and fellow students. As a professional musician I have played everything from original rock'n'roll to side-man gigs with hip-hop and R&B artists and beyond. My jazz training as well as personal interest in jazz fusion, alternative country, and other 'out' genres has given me a wide trick bag with which to play and create.
As a teacher, that same multiversity has given me a certain understanding of how seemingly complicated "maneuvers" on an instrument can seem daunting or incomprehensible. My favorite teaching moment is when I can make the complicated simple for a student.
As a musician personally I'm currently writing with a psychedelic rock outfit, as well as still writing and recording via email and other means with collaborators back in LA. I look forward to meeting you and making music together!
I have a Bachelors of Music from the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, where I majored in Studio/Jazz guitar. This was also the beginning of my teaching career, teaching friends and fellow students. As a professional musician I have played everything from original rock'n'roll to side-man gigs with hip-hop and R&B artists and beyond. My jazz training as well as personal interest in jazz fusion, alternative country, and other 'out' genres has given me a wide trick bag with which to play and create.
As a teacher, that same multiversity has given me a certain understanding of how seemingly complicated "maneuvers" on an instrument can seem daunting or incomprehensible. My favorite teaching moment is when I can make the complicated simple for a student.
As a musician personally I'm currently writing with a psychedelic rock outfit, as well as still writing and recording via email and other means with collaborators back in LA. I look forward to meeting you and making music together!
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Matthew L.
Brighton, MA 02135
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$25
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I have a Bachelors of Music degree for Professional Music (drum set performance & music production) from Berklee College of Music . Whilst at Berklee I studied under some of the top modern drummers including Dave Dicenso (Josh Groban, Hiromi), James Murphy (Blue Man Group) & Terri Lyne Carrington (Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding).
I am a producer & drummer with a diverse musical background ranging from traditional jazz (voted Young Scottish Jazz Musican of the Year 2012) to modern pop music. My performance experience spans internationally performing on stages in USA, Finland, UK, France & Estonia. As well as performing I'm also skilled in using Ableton & Pro Tools to both produce music and use these DAW's as live performance tool's.
I am a producer & drummer with a diverse musical background ranging from traditional jazz (voted Young Scottish Jazz Musican of the Year 2012) to modern pop music. My performance experience spans internationally performing on stages in USA, Finland, UK, France & Estonia. As well as performing I'm also skilled in using Ableton & Pro Tools to both produce music and use these DAW's as live performance tool's.
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· Drum · Online
His professionalism strives even through online classes, because he's so keen on making sure you understand the context.
Would HIGHLY recommend!
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Ross H.
Boston, MA 02115
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$15
/ 30-min
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Though I'm only a 21 year old musician, I've been playing music longer than many professionals. i began studying the violin classically at the age of five and have continued my classical training until now. The diversity of my music (hip hop, rock, pop, and classical) has enabled me to adapt and develop strategies for any sort of music. If you are looking for an engaged teacher, and useful techniques to better your violin playing then I am the right teacher for you.
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Thomas H.
Norwell, MA 02061
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$75
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