At Bucktown Music you can learn:
Guitar
Piano/Keyboard
Violin and Fiddle
Voice
Woodwinds
We are also available to start a music program at your school or daycare. CPS vendor & NAYEC early childhood programs available.
We now offer lessons on flute, saxophone, clarinet, oboe and bassoon for adults and kids over 10 years old. Learn to read music, improvise, breath control, and more with a fun, professional teacher! All levels and styles are welcome!
One on one instruction is available for children and adults. Lessons are based on the student’s individual needs and learning style. Lessons are fun and educational, we strive to build a love of music and of playing in each student, and foster their natural creativity in a structured environment. We have many years’ experience teaching students of all ages and levels. All lessons are taught on-site at Bucktown Music.
Several times per year, we host studio recitals so that students have the opportunity to perform for friends and family. Students are not required to participate in recitals.
Please call or email us for more information and available times.
See “Tuition” page for price information
Children who are under 6 years old must “graduate” from our Kindermusik program to begin private lessons-based on teacher recommendation. Click here for the required class information.
Tuition and Fees
Starting on the month of September the price for private music lessons will be $27 per 30-minute lesson. In an effort to make billing easier for everyone, the price for lessons will be $117 every month, regardless of it being a four or five week month. There is a $20 registration fee for new families or families who are starting again after a break.
If there is an official holiday scheduled in a certain month you will be credited $27 per missed lesson. Bucktown Music observes the following holidays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and winter break from December 24 through January 1.
Attendance Policy
Can I make up a lesson?
Yes, absolutely. Please email or call before 8:00AM to let us know you will be absent, and you may recoup your lesson in the event of the absence of another student. Regular attendance of lessons is necessary for progress and continuity. The tuition you pay reserves a specific lesson time with your teacher (example: Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00) each week, therefore, your lesson cannot be rescheduled. There is no reduction in tuition or credit issued for lessons missed or cancelled by the student, including for illness or vacation. We cannot guarantee that missed lessons will be made up. You may not recoup lessons that are not cancelled by 8:00am. All cancellations are handled through Bucktown Music administration (not the teacher.) Make-up opportunities are announced on our Facebook page, or you may email/call to check for availability.
What if I’m not sure which instrument I (or my child) will like?
You may enroll for a trial lesson on whatever instrument you choose. This gives you the opportunity to see our studio, meet the teacher, and ask any questions. We have instruments here to try, as well as lesson materials. At your trial lesson, the teacher will do a short assessment of your level and ask about your goals and expectations for music lessons. It is recommended that the parent sit in on a child’s trial lesson. There is no commitment or registration fee for registering for a trial lesson. Trial lessons are $25 and must be pre-paid.
Gift Certificates are available in any amount
We accept cash, checks and
Music Lesson Tuition and Policies
Private Lesson Referral Program
Limited time offer: Refer a friend and receive one free lesson! Discount will be given when the new student signs up for at least one month of lessons. Referring student must be currently enrolled. Ask for details.
Kindermusik: See Kindermusik page for tuition and materials fees
Materials
Each student is REQUIRED to have his/her own instrument and lesson books for home practice. We have instruments available for trial lessons only. Instruments, lesson books and other materials are not included in private lesson tuition. At the first lesson, your teacher will recommend which materials to purchase based on your lesson needs and interests. We carry or can order all necessary lesson materials and accessories.
Private Lessons-
age 6 and over and Adults
1890 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 904-7426
We are now accepting applications for a voice and piano teaching position. Please send your resume to music@bucktownmusic.com for consideration, thank you!
