Private music lessons in Sacramento
One-on-one teaching.
A whole school behind you.
Piano, voice, violin, guitar, and bass for children, teens, and adults. Learn with a teacher who knows you, with all the opportunities and community of a music school around you.
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The Heart Beats difference
Private lessons, with more built in.
Your weekly lesson is still the heart of it. Your teacher gets to know how you learn, what motivates you, what challenges you, and the music you want to make.
But private students at Heart Beats are also part of a music school. Four times a year, they step out of their regular lesson for Musicianship Week, and throughout the year there are recitals, special events, and opportunities to make music alongside other students.
Choose your instrument
What will you play?
Explore our private lesson programs, or schedule a free trial and we’ll help you find the right place to start.
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Musicianship Week
Four times a year,
we mix things up.
Most weeks, students work one-on-one with their teacher. Once each quarter, Musicianship Week takes the place of the regular lesson and students come together for theory, creativity, musical exploration, and learning with other students and teachers.
It’s a required part of private lesson enrollment—and one of the ways we give students experiences that are hard to create in a one-on-one lesson.
Room to grow
There’s plenty of room to grow.
Some students are learning their first notes. Others are preparing for a performance, an evaluation, or a competition. We want students to have opportunities that fit where they are and where they want to go.
In addition to school recitals, students may participate in Certificate of Merit, National Guild Auditions, festivals, adjudicated events, competitions, and other performance opportunities when appropriate. These programs are optional, and your teacher can help you decide which opportunities are a good fit.
Have a young musician?
For many young children, we recommend starting with Harmony Road.
For many children ages 4–8, Harmony Road can be a better fit than private lessons. Children build strong musical foundations through singing, movement, rhythm, ear training, keyboard playing, and making music with friends—all in a joyful, age-appropriate setting.
And this one is for you, too.
Harmony Road is a parent-and-child music program. You’ll attend class together, make music together, and help bring that learning home. Parent participation isn’t an add-on—it’s at the heart of how the program works.
With classes beginning around 18 months and continuing through age 11, we can help you find the right starting point for your child.
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The practical details
Simple, flat-rate monthly tuition.
Private lessons meet weekly in Sacramento. Choose a 30-, 45-, or 60-minute lesson, with your teacher’s guidance on the best fit.
Tuition covers the full year of instruction—43 private lessons plus four Musicianship Weeks—and is divided into 12 equal monthly payments. Your monthly tuition stays the same throughout the year, whether a particular month has three private lessons or five.
Full Tuition & Fees details →| Weekly lesson | Monthly tuition | Multiple lesson rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $170 | $160 |
| 45 minutes | $220 | $210 |
| 60 minutes | $270 | $260 |
A $45 annual registration fee applies per student. The lower rate is for siblings enrolled in private lessons or one student taking lessons in more than one instrument. See the full tuition page for details.
Frequently asked questions
Who can take private lessons?
We teach children, teens, and adults. There isn’t one “right” age to begin private lessons—we look at the individual student. For many children ages 4–8, though, we strongly recommend starting with our Harmony Road program.
What happens at the free trial?
You’ll meet a prospective teacher, try a private lesson, and get a feel for whether it’s a good match before enrolling. Whenever possible, we schedule the trial with the teacher you would actually study with.
What happens during Musicianship Week?
Once each quarter, Musicianship Week takes the place of the regular private lesson. Students come together for theory, creativity, musical exploration, and activities with other students and teachers. It’s a required part of private lesson enrollment.
What if I need to miss a lesson?
With at least 24 hours’ notice, students may make up to two missed lessons per quarter. During summer, we allow up to four makeups for extra flexibility around vacations and summer plans.
How do I discontinue lessons?
Private lesson enrollment is ongoing. If you decide to stop lessons, we require 30 days’ notice.
Are Certificate of Merit, Guild, festivals, or competitions required?
No. Certificate of Merit, Guild Auditions, festivals, competitions, and other adjudicated events are optional opportunities for students who are interested and ready for them.
Are recitals required?
No. We offer three school recitals each year and encourage students to participate, but performing is not required.
Your first step
Come meet your teacher.
Make some music.
See how it feels.
A free private trial gives you a chance to meet your prospective teacher, try a lesson, and see whether Heart Beats feels like the right fit.
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