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!

Instruments offered for lessons:

• Piano
• Strings
• Voice
• Guitar & Ukulele
• Brass & Woodwinds
• Drums & Percussion
• Music Production
• Music Theory & Composition

 

Spring 2025 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. For those registering mid-way through the school year, the 21 lesson package is available for January - June.

*Individual lesson registrations are on a rolling basis

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
Spring Semester (Jan - May)	14	$438 $420 (save $18!)	$658 $630 (save $28!)	$875 $840 (save $35!)
School-year Bundle (Jan 13 - June 21)	21	$656 $630 (save $26!)	$945 $945 (save $42!)	$1312 $1260 (save $52!)

Lesson Packages with Monthly Payment Plan

This chart lays out pricing of our packages which qualify for the monthly payment plan. This breakdown is based on the 3-month plan, which requires a $25 enrollment fee and a 25% down payment which are processed immediately. You choose to pay following payments on the 5th or 20th of each month. Any packages with a total tuition less than $500 are not eligible for the payment plan.

January - June	# of Lessons	30 Minutes	45 Minutes	60 Minutes
Spring Semester (Jan - May)	14	Not eligible for payment plan	$25 enrollment fee + four payments of $157.50	$25 enrollment fee + four payments of $210
School-year Bundle (Jan 13 - June 21)	21	$25 enrollment fee + four payments of $157.50	$25 enrollment fee + four payment of $236.25	$25 enrollment fee + four payment of $315

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:

• Amadeus Strings
• Stamell Strings
• Joseph Regh Violins

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:

• Alto Music
• Paul Effman
• Vincitore’s Piano Center