Rates
Our prices are simple and affordable. We are owner-operated.
Half-Hour Sessions Are $40
The first lesson is always free.
Our lessons are weekly.
Billing
We charge $160 for one month at a time, starting at your second lesson.
We use Stripe, a very secure billing platform for automatic debit.
Approved Empowerment Scholarship Account Vendors
We are vendors for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program. You can easily use the ClassWallet system to pay for our music lessons (additional ClassWallet fees are applied).
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Choose one subject or combine as many subjects as you like.
Drums
Stuart is a patient and nurturing teacher. He’s been performing on drums since 1995. Our lessons will help you exceed your goals. Read more…
Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, and Ukulele
We have lessons for acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, and ukulele. We’ll teach you to play your favorite style of music, including rock, pop, blues, country, jazz, and more. Read more…
Piano and Keyboard
Our piano lessons are perfect for new musicians who are starting to explore the keyboard. You’ll learn chords, scales, rhythms, and reading music. Stuart’s patient teaching method makes learning fun. Read more…
Recording
We have studio production lessons to teach you how to record, mix, and master music. You’ll get ear training, music theory, and technical skills. We will teach you how to turn a song idea into a finished product on iTunes and Spotify. Read more…
Electronic Music
We will teach you how to create music on a computer with industry-standard methods. You’ll get to produce your favorite styles of electronic music. We will show you how to construct pop, R&B, EDM, trap, hip hop, and more. You’ll have fun learning synthesizers, arrangement, mixing, and automation. Read more…
Songwriting
We have lessons to help you write your own songs. You’ll enjoy the relaxed, encouraging setting for creativity. Break through writer’s block and connect with your audience. Read more…
Our Students
We’re inclusive in who we serve:
Kids and Adults
We teach people who are getting started or trying something new. We also teach advanced musicians how to finish their songs and produce them. Read more…
Kids Ages 1-5
Toddlers can get an amazing music experience from Tucson Music Lessons! Our half-hour early start lessons are a great way to explore the instruments. We make it fun, memorable, and educational. Read more…
People With Special Needs
Our special education music lessons rock! We are special education teachers with Master’s degrees. We teach kids and adults with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and more. We’ll teach one of the instruments above, or a fun combination of them. Read more…
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“Stuart is a fantastic teacher! My 3 year old adores him….Stuart’s enthusiasm for music is contagious and his patience and creativity make for a fun learning experience for kids.” –Jessica Lee, Parent
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“My kids and I have all taken lessons at Tucson Music Lessons from Stuart. He is a fabulous teacher, and we grew leaps and bounds. It was such a joy to see and hear my kids playing music.” –Matt Poling, Parent and Drummer
Our Approach to Music Lessons
Optimization
Every time you come to your lesson, we will be ready with a plan made for you. Not one but two teachers will work on the planning for your lesson. Why does it take so much extra effort? Individualization. It’s a best-practice in teaching, and it is our focus as special educators. We use this approach for every one of our students, even if they don’t have exceptional learning needs.
Some instructors insist on a single way of learning an instrument…not Stuart and Melissa! Every student has different musical interests and learning styles. All music teachers should individualize their lessons. We’re dedicated to it. It’s our specialty.
Most of the other music instructors in Tucson work at large commercial locations. It is not easy for them to put so much effort into each session. We don’t serve hundreds of students. That means we are able to focus our energy on optimizing your custom lessons.
Make Music Lessons Fun
If your lessons aren’t fun, you will stop making progress. It’s our job to keep you motivated, engaged, and excited about music. The key is that we love music and we love this job.
Start With Your Foundation
The best way to become a great musician is by mastering the basics. Amazing music takes fundamental technique. Our lessons are going to give you a foundation that we can use for building.
These sound hard to learn but we make them fun and easy:
- Ergonomics
- Fundamental instrument techniques
- How to read music
- How to play your favorite songs and styles
- How to practice with a band
- Music theory and songwriting
Build Your Strengths
As we work on basic skills, we’ll help you achieve more and more. We are careful not to overload you or make music stressful. You are looking for progress, and that excitement is what turns into music. We are ready to help you amaze yourself.
Want to read more? Here are 10 Reasons To Enroll with Us. Or, read some of our customers’ reviews below.
