Music Lessons for Kids around Columbus

Hannah Scott:  Columbus Brass Academy offers specialized in-home instruction around Columbus on all brass instruments. In addition to their education experience, all instructors are seasoned brass performers themselves. Trial lessons are available to see if CBA is a good fit for your child before making a longer-term commitment.

Cost: from $130/month

Hannah Scott:  Jefferson Academy of Music is a nonprofit organization committed to providing quality music instruction to ALL Columbus kids, including those who may not be able to afford traditional lessons. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid to offset tuition costs.

Private lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes weekly, and a variety of group classes (including piano, guitar, and voice/stage movement) are also offered.

Age: 5+

Cost: from $175/6-week term

Katie G.:  Musicologie is a boutique music studio offering private, one-on-one music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Whether you have a little one interested in piano, voice, guitar, violin, drums or wind instruments, Musicologie will pair each student with an experienced and professional instructor to teach lessons that are fun, yet challenging. The owners at Musicologie believe everyone is entitled to learn music so they set up a scholarship fund for students who may need financial help.

Click here to get started with lessons.

Katie G.:  As one of the premier music schools in Columbus, Columbus Music Schools offers private studio lessons in piano, guitar, strings, flute, voice, percussion and clarinet. Students from beginner to advanced are welcome at the studio and will improve their skills with a qualified instructor. Two recitals are offered each year, in the spring and fall, as a way for students to show off their talents. Potential students can try a free trial lesson with no long term obligation.

Cost: Piano from $112/month

Hannah Scott:  Music Palette provides inspiring, in-studio music instruction to children of all ages and experience levels. Private Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes, and are offered in Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Violin (Suzuki and Traditional), Voice, Theory and Composition. Two recital opportunities give students the chance to practice performance skills for family and friends. Group Instruction is also available in the form of themed toddler classes, beginning piano (ages 6-7), and Suzuki Violin (6-7).

Cost: contact for pricing

Hannah Scott:  Suzuki Music Columbus is a nonprofit that offers lessons in violin, viola, and cello. The Suzuki method of instruction is based on 5 main components: listening to common repertoire, a weekly private lesson (15, 30, 45, or 60 minute depending on age and level), daily home practice, weekly group classes, and performance.

To get started with a member of the Suzuki faculty, reach out through their online form here.

Age: 3+

Cost: from $100/month

Katie G.:  First Choice Music Studio offers individualized lessons to fit each student in a variety of musical instruments. Taught by experienced and professional teachers, First Choice Music Studio offers lessons in a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, strings (violin, cello, bass), singing/voice, percussion, brass and woodwind instruments. Students will learn to play, read and make music and can show off what they've learned in seasonal recitals. Contact the studio to schedule a trial lesson.

Cost: $125/month

Katie G.:  Vaughan Music Studios is an instruction and recording studio for all ages, levels and styles of music. Lessons are offered in a variety of instruments: voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, tuba and french horn. The professional teachers at Vaughan can also help students with song development, auditioning and recording music.

Hannah Scott:  City Strings & Piano is a national organization with a Columbus chapter, offering in-home violin, viola, cello and piano lessons in Suzuki or traditional teaching methods. Prospective students are carefully matched with the best teacher to meet their individual needs, and unique lesson plans are formed accordingly. Choose from 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons.

Age: 3+

Cost: from $134/month

Hannah Scott:  The Columbus Music and Art Academy may be better known for their art programs and Children's Choir, but they also offer highly-regarded music theory classes, which are a fantastic supplement for kids who are involved in an ensemble. Written theory classes are available at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, as well as classes in Harmony & Ear Training and Sight Singing.

Cost: $505/ academic year

Hannah Scott:  The Schwartz School of Music offers lessons in harp, piano, voice, guitar, bass, violin, and composition/songwriting. Most instruments have a private and group lesson option, with Skype lessons also available on harp or strings. Schwartz also emphasizes performing, with large and small recital and ensemble opportunities throughout the year.

Age: 3+

Cost: from $25/lesson (30 min.)

Katie G.:  The Conservatory of Piano offers training and excellence in piano education. Individualized plans are offered to children from preschool age (3-6) through adults. The conservatory sampler course offers beginning students a six-week course to teach them the basics they will need to pursue private piano lessons. Private lessons are also available for children and adults.

Age: 3+

Cost: Private lessons $135/month

Katie G.:  With two convenient studio locations in Columbus, Encore Music Studios helps teach students to develop a love for music. Private lessons are customized based on the students goals. Lessons are available in piano, voice, violin, viola, guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, trumpet, trombone, french horn, suzuki piano and suzuki violin. There are two recitals offered throughout the year, in the fall and spring, which helps students learn to perform in front of an audience.

Cost: Private lessons from $110/month

Hannah Scott:  Michelle Tuesday Music School offers 40-minute private lessons in a variety of instruments: piano, guitar (acoustic/electric/bass), ukulele, voice, drums, band percussion, orchestral strings, and winds. Instruction in songwriting and music composition is also available for interested students. Multiple formal and informal performance opportunities are offered throughout the year, and all lessons include ear training and music theory instruction via specialized computer software in the studio lab.

Age: 4+

Cost: from $109.95/month

Katie G.:  School of Rock teaches students how to become rock stars on stage. Specialized in teaching students the love of rock-and-roll, School of Rock offers lessons in guitar, bass, vocals, keyboard and drums. Students participate in weekly private lessons along with group band rehearsals. Programs are available for preschoolers through adults. Take advantage of their Free Trial Experience to enjoy a complimentary lesson to see if the studio is a right fit for you.