Lessons

Private Lessons and Group Lessons

2025-2026

Private Lessons

Our Private Lessons include lessons for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar, voice, and more!

• Cost for lessons:
30 minutes: $34 per lesson
45 minutes: $47 per lesson
60 minutes: $60 per lesson

Students will meet weekly with their instructor at Dow Street Community Music School for the duration of their chosen semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer).

• Length of Term:
Fall 2025: 15 weeks – starting August 18
Spring 2026: 15 weeks – starting January 20
Summer 2026: 8 weeks – starting June 1

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String Ensembles

Meets on Tuesday afternoons

(violin, viola, cello, bass)

Susan Mullen, Instructor

Cost: $180 for a 12-week term

Group Violin Class

Groups of 4 – 6 students per class

Students meet once a week for 45 minutes

Cost: $375 for a 15-week term

Choir (ages 11-16)

Mondays from 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Amanda O’Connor, Instructor

Susan Mullen, Instructor

Cost: $180 for a 12 weeks (plus $20 supply fee)

Group Voice Lessons (ages 8-12)

Mondays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Amanda O’Connor, Instructor

Susan Mullen, Instructor

Cost: $180 for a 12 weeks (plus $20 supply fee)

Homeschool General Music Class (ages 5-8)

Mondays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Amanda O’Connor, Instructor

Susan Mullen, Instructor

Cost: $180 for a 12 weeks (plus $20 supply fee)

Group Ukulele Lessons – Children

Ages 6 – 10
Groups of 4 – 6 students per class (45 minutes each)
Weekly lessons are $25 per student for a semester total of $375 for a 15-week term
Day/Time to be determined based on enrollment

Group Guitar Lessons – Adults

Groups of 4 – 6 students per class (45 minutes each)
Weekly lessons are $25 per student for a semester total of $375 for a 15-week term
Day/Time to be determined based on enrollment

Payments for Semester Lessons

• Methods of payment include cash, check, money order, online through the website or at the school. (3 % is added to online payments for bank processing fees.)

• A downpayment of at least 2 lessons is required by the first lesson day. Inquire about scheduling a payment plan for lesson fees.

• Payments for scholarships students and sibling discounts should be in person, so the correct fees can be charged.

• E-mail info@dowstreetmusic.org or phone 615-225-8294 with questions.

• To make a payment on your lessons, click here.

Scholarships

Need Based Scholarships are available. If you think you may be eligible, please contact us or submit an interest inquiry form.

Note:
** Lessons are open to children, teens, and adults.
** Discount provided to families with two or more children taking lessons
**Families of scholarship students and families with discounts for more than one child taking lessons should pay in person, so the correct fees can be charged.