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Individual Lessons

We offer individual lessons (in person and online) on all instruments and voices for classical, jazz, pop music, and more. Students may register for multiple packages. To register for individual lessons, call (845) 431-8916. Our instructors assist in NYSSMA preparations!

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The perfect match! "Dutchess Community College Academy of Music was able to find a French horn teacher for my 10-year-old son. I had tried at least a dozen other places before finding the perfect match for my son. His instructor is patient, kind, and highly skilled. We love it!" -Amanda D.

Instruments offered for lessons:

  • Piano
  • Strings
  • Voice
  • Guitar & Ukulele
  • Brass & Woodwinds
  • Drums & Percussion
  • Music Production
  • Music Theory & Composition
  • Special Education (Guitar)

 

Fall 2024 Individual Music Lesson Packages

Students may select from trial packages (4 lessons), full semester packages (14 lessons), and multiple packages (8 or 12 lessons) ranging from 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Price varies depending on the number of lessons. School-year packages (32 lessons, September - June) are now available! Please see the chart below for pricing options.

*Individual lesson registrations are on a rolling basis

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How to Register

Please complete the Music Academy Private Lessons Interest Form for advisement and enrollment options. 

  1. Note to Parents: When creating an account, registering, or filling forms for your child please make sure you are using the child's information. 
  2. Individual lesson registrations are on a rolling basis. Locations of lessons vary at Main Campus, Fishkill, and Online.
  3. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Salomone at nicholas.salomone@sunydutchess.edu or (845) 431-8916.
September - December # of Lessons 30 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes
Trial Package 4 $125 $188 $250
Full Semester 14 $438 $420 (save $18!) $658 $630 (save $28!) $875 $840 (save $35!)
Full School-year (Sept 23 - June 21)
Payment plans are available for tuition exceeding $500 (a $25 plan enrollment fee will be applied to your total).
32 $1000 $960 (save $40!) $1504 $1440 (save $64!) $1999 $1920 (save $79!)

For younger students, 8 years old and under, lessons can be bundled with the Suzuki Program. And for students in elementary and middle schools, lessons can be bundled with the Saturday Music Program.

Location

In-person lessons:

Lessons will be held at either the main campus (53 Pendell Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601)­­ or the Fishkill campus (461 Rt. 9 Fishkill, NY 12524)

Online lessons:

Our instructors are experienced in delivering high-quality musical instruction in an online format using Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, etc., and providing technical assistance on how to get everything set up. To take online lessons and classes, students will need a reliable internet connection, a device (smartphone, computer, tablet, etc.), and a place where they can make music.

Instruments and Materials

The Academy offers a variety of rental instruments. Please inquire if needed. 

If you have an instrument, please be sure it is in good working condition. If you are unsure of the condition of your instrument, we strongly encourage you to go to a qualified instrument technician to get it evaluated. Evaluations are typically free or for a small fee.

String instruments are sized and fit to the student, who should be measured by the teacher or the strings retailer.

For string instrument rentals, contact:

The purchase of some low-cost music textbooks may be needed, depending on the instructor and the class.

For other musical instrument and music supply needs:

 

 

Suzuki Program

Interested in bundling individual Suzuki lessons at discounted rate with our Music Explorer classes? Check out our Suzuki program bundle! 

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Saturday Music Program

The Saturday Music Program bundles fundamental music classes with a full-semester of individual lessons and an ensemble. A variety of packages are available!

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Contact Us

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Poughkeepsie, CBI 210

53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

 

Email: aomoffice@sunydutchess.edu
Phone: (845) 431-8916

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Fishkill

461 U.S. 9, Fishkill, NY 12524

 

Email: aomoffice@sunydutchess.edu
Phone: (845) 431-8916