Piano
Ages 7–17 · $269/month
Build technique, musical understanding, confidence, and creative independence at the keyboard.
Private Music Lessons · Ages 7–17
Personal support. Real skills. A musical path that feels like theirs.
Private music lessons give students focused one-on-one support while keeping their interests, goals, creativity, and confidence at the center. Students build strong musical skills while learning how to make choices, work through challenges, and grow into more independent musicians.
Age
Ages 7–17
Class length
45 minutes weekly
Format
One-on-one
Membership
$269/month
Standard monthly tuition. A $75 annual family fee applies once per family. Ask our team about term options.
Choose an instrument
Private lessons are available in:
Guitar
Ages 7–17 · $269/month
Develop chords, rhythm, technique, songs, and the skills to play and create with confidence.
Voice
Ages 7–17 · $269/month
Build healthy vocal skills, musical expression, confidence, and the courage to use your voice.
Drums
Ages 7–17 · $269/month
Develop rhythm, coordination, technique, musicality, and confidence behind the kit.
Bass
Ages 7–17 · $269/month
Build groove, technique, musical awareness, and the skills needed to support and create with other musicians.
One student. One teacher. A path built around your child.
Every student learns differently. Some need more time with a skill. Some move quickly. Some know exactly what they want to play. Others are still discovering what they enjoy. Private lessons give the teacher space to understand your child, adapt the pace, and build a learning experience around who they are.
What happens in a Thrive private lesson?
Lessons are shaped around the student, but may include:
- Technique
- Songs and repertoire
- Rhythm
- Ear training
- Music reading
- Chords
- Improvisation
- Creative exercises
- Songwriting
- Performance skills
- Practice strategies
- Goal-setting
- Musical problem-solving
Students get clear instruction and individual coaching while still being encouraged to think, explore, and make musical choices.
We teach the student, not just the instrument.
A great lesson is not only about correcting notes. It is also about understanding the person sitting in front of you. Our teachers work to know:
- What your child enjoys
- What motivates them
- What frustrates them
- Where they feel confident
- Where they need encouragement
- What they want to be able to do
That relationship helps us challenge students without making learning feel like constant pressure.
Real musical skills matter.
At Thrive, confidence does not replace skill. Skill helps build confidence. Students receive clear instruction and feedback so they can keep improving on their instrument. But the goal is not simply to create students who can follow directions. We want them to understand what they are doing, make thoughtful choices, solve problems, and become increasingly independent musicians.
Creativity belongs in private lessons too.
Learning an instrument does not have to mean spending every lesson copying what the teacher plays. As students grow, they may have opportunities to:
- Choose music they care about
- Improvise
- Explore different sounds
- Write songs
- Create musical ideas
- Make arrangement choices
- Set personal goals
- Develop their own musical voice
Technique gives students more tools. Creativity gives them a reason to use those tools.
Questions about getting started.
That is normal. Learning an instrument takes time. Our goal is to help students gradually take more ownership of their learning rather than turning practice into a constant battle. Teachers can help students:
- Break big challenges into smaller steps
- Know what to work on between lessons
- Notice their own progress
- Build better practice habits
- Work through frustration
- Set realistic goals
- Celebrate small wins
We want students to learn how to keep growing even when something is hard.
Sometimes the problem is not music. It is the experience. A student may need:
- Music they connect with
- A different pace
- More creativity
- A stronger relationship with the teacher
- Clearer goals
- More opportunities to play with others
- A different instrument
We’ll start by getting to know your child and understanding what has — and has not — worked before. Then we can build from there.
Private lessons or group classes?
Both are valuable.
Private lessons may be a great fit if your child:
- Enjoys focused one-on-one attention
- Has specific musical goals
- Wants deeper support on one instrument
- Prefers an individualized pace
- Has previous experience and wants to keep advancing
Group classes may be a great fit if your child:
- Loves being around other kids
- Is energized by learning together
- Wants more built-in collaboration
- Enjoys making friends through music
- Benefits from shared experiences
And sometimes the best answer is both. A student may take private lessons to develop individual skills and also join a group or band to use those skills with other musicians.
Private lessons can lead somewhere bigger.
One-on-one learning does not have to stay one-on-one forever. As students grow, they may choose to:
- Join a Thrive band
- Play with other students
- Perform
- Write original music
- Explore another instrument
- Collaborate with other musicians
- Take on more creative ownership
- Mentor younger students
We want students to see their instrument as a way to connect, create, and contribute — not just something they practice alone.
What does progress look like?
Of course, progress can mean: Playing a harder song. Learning new chords. Improving technique. Developing a stronger voice. Keeping better time. But it can also mean: Trying something without being asked. Recovering after a mistake. Speaking up about what they want to learn. Working through frustration. Practicing more independently. Sharing an original idea. Feeling proud enough to play for someone else. We pay attention to both.
Come meet your teacher.
The relationship between a student and teacher matters. A trial lesson gives your child a chance to meet the teacher, play some music, ask questions, and experience what learning at Thrive feels like. We’ll also help you decide whether private lessons are the best fit — or whether another Thrive program might serve your child better.
No pressure to have everything figured out. We’ll help you find the next step.