Music is meant to be shared and enjoyed by everyone.
Regardless of skill level, how long you've been playing, or how long it's been since you last played, NOW is a great time to get started with music lessons.
City Music Center provides music lesson packages year-round for all instruments and voice parts (as well as music composition and recording/production). Work with your teacher to build a flexible lesson schedule that fits your needs and lifestyle. All ages (youth and adults) are welcome. Jazz lessons are available for Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet and Voice. Be sure to select the jazz option for your instrument when you register.
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Did you know?
City Music Center offers current Duquesne University students, employees, and their children a 10% discount on Lesson Packages. Please register using a valid @duq.edu email address.
Registration and Pricing
How to choose your lesson duration:
Choosing the right amount of time for you and your teacher is really important. Age and level of skill play a big part in choosing your lesson duration. Typically younger students and beginners start with 30-minute lessons and work their way up to a full hour with age and experience. View pricing by selecting your desired lesson duration and quantity of lessons. When you are ready to sign up for a lesson package, click the button to register. *Minimum quantity of 4 lessons.
30-minute Lessons
Lesson package pricing listed are base rates. Faculty surcharges may apply. Lessons are billed upon teacher confirmation of lesson schedule.
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| $180 | $225 | $270 | $315 | $360 | $405 | $450 | $495 | $540 | $585 | $630 | $675 | $720 |
45-minute Lessons
Lesson package pricing listed are base rates. Faculty surcharges may apply. Lessons are billed upon teacher confirmation of lesson schedule.
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $240 | $300 | $360 | $420 | $480 | $540 | $600 | $660 | $720 | $780 | $840 | $900 | $960 |
60-minute Lessons
Lesson package pricing listed are base rates. Faculty surcharges may apply. Lessons are billed upon teacher confirmation of lesson schedule.
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $300 | $375 | $450 | $525 | $600 | $675 | $750 | $825 | $900 | $975 | $1,050 | $1,125 | $1,200 |
Questions?
We can help you select the right lesson package too fit your needs and schedule.
City Music Center
Music has the power to heal and provide relief.
To control my own pain, I turned to mindfulness, meditation, and other non-medical interventions, including composing music and playing piano.