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Thank you for considering Falls River Music—we look forward to welcoming you to our programs!
At Falls River Music, we make learning music fun, dynamic, and rewarding. We offer private music lessons for a wide variety of instruments, tailored to students of all ages and skill levels—from complete beginners to intermediate and advanced players. Lessons are available for kids (starting at age 5, depending on the instrument), teens, and adults of all ages.
Students join us from across the North Carolina Triangle area, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, and beyond. Conveniently located just off the 540 freeway in North Raleigh, our studio is easily accessible for busy families and adult students alike.
Our instructors are highly trained musicians and passionate teachers, with degrees in music and/or years of extensive professional experience. They share a genuine love for both their instruments and for teaching, creating an environment where students feel encouraged, challenged, and inspired.
Whether your goals are to play for fun, prepare for school music programs, or take your skills to the stage, Falls River Music can help you achieve them.
We offer flexible lesson formats to meet the needs of every student:
Private Weekly Lessons – 30-minute, one-on-one sessions, billed month-to-month (no contracts, no registration fees)
Free Trial Lesson – available for all instruments so you can try before committing
Duet Lessons – two students share a lesson; the second student is half-price
Flex Lessons – purchase 4 lessons at a time and schedule them at your convenience (great for busy kids and working adults)
Custom Group Sessions – available for homeschool groups, co-ops, or friends who want to learn together
Band Performance Classes – weekly rehearsals where students form bands, learn songs of their choice, and perform at local venues every 6 weeks under the guidance of our professional musician instructors
For ages 6 and up, we offer lessons in acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele (uke). Students can learn a wide range of styles—from classical fingerpicking to modern rock.
For ages 6 and up, lessons are available on drum set, snare drum, percussion instruments, and marching band drum line/quads. Our lesson rooms feature two electronic drum sets so instructors and students can play grooves and songs together for a hands-on learning experience.
For ages 5 and up, our professional string instructors teach violin, viola, and cello. While most lessons follow a classical approach, contemporary styles and Suzuki methods are also available.
For ages 5 and up, students can learn on piano or full-size (88-key) studio keyboards. Lessons emphasize proper technique, music theory, and sight-reading, with opportunities to explore both classical and modern styles.
For ages 7 and up, students develop their vocal skills through warm-ups, breathing techniques, ear training, pitch improvement, and music reading. Instruction is tailored to individual musical styles and goals.
For ages 7 and up, we teach all brass and woodwind instruments, including trumpet, cornet, trombone, French horn, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Instruction covers band preparation, ensemble skills, and solo performance.
Month-to-Month Tuition – paid at the first lesson of each month, with convenient Auto Pay available
Flexible Start Dates – students can begin at any time; tuition is pro-rated for the first month
Make-Up Lessons – available with 24-hour notice; lessons missed without notice are charged to cover instructor time
Weather & Holiday Closures – if lessons are cancelled due to inclement weather or major holidays, they will be credited to the following month (notifications sent by email and text)
Lesson Format – generally scheduled as weekly 30-minute private sessions with the same instructor, at the same time each week
Availability – lessons offered Monday through Friday (afternoons and evenings), with limited late-morning times; also Saturday morning and afternoon sessions
Ready to start your musical journey? Contact Falls River Music today to schedule your free trial lesson!
