The next great musician starts here.
Private lessons for every age and every instrument, taught by formally trained instructors in soundproof studios. Over forty years of helping students find their sound, from first chord to college audition.
Every instrument, every level.
Whether your child is curious about their first chord or you've been meaning to pick up where you left off thirty years ago, there's a teacher here for you.
Simple, structured, built around you.
Weekly private lessons
One-on-one in soundproof studios. Same instructor, same time slot every week. Consistency is what makes progress stick.
Choose your length
30 minutes is our standard lesson and works for almost everyone. Want 45, 60, or a different cadence? Just ask. We'll build a custom schedule around you.
Any age, any level
From age 5 through retirement. Total beginner, returning player, or preparing for college auditions, we'll match you with the right teacher.
Bring your instrument
Or use ours for trial lessons. Don't have one yet? We rent and sell, with package deals for new students.
Never thought you could play? We disagree.
One of our goals at Music Forte is to open music up to anybody, of any age. If you've always wanted to learn an instrument but talked yourself out of it, we'd love to talk.
Adults teaching adults
Most of our instructors are working musicians who started their own journeys later than you'd think. They get it: the rust, the nerves, the squeezed-in practice time. And they meet you where you are.
Daytime hours, around your schedule
Evenings book up fast with school-age students, so we keep daytime slots open specifically for adults, retirees, and anyone with a flexible workday. Easier to park, quieter studios, and your instructor is fresh.
Built around you, not a curriculum
Picking up an old instrument? Want to play one specific song at your kid's wedding? Working on stage fright? Tell us where you want to go, and we'll customize the lesson plan to get you there.
Lessons that fit your pace. No surprises.
Three ways to get started, all taught in soundproof studios by formally trained instructors.
- One 30-minute private lesson
- Try any instrument we teach
- Meet a Music Forte instructor
- No commitment required
- Four 30-minute private lessons per month
- Same instructor, same weekly time slot
- Soundproof studio
- Recital eligibility
- Music theory integration
- Four 60-minute private lessons per month
- Same instructor, same weekly time slot
- Soundproof studio
- Ideal for intermediate, advanced, and audition prep
- Recital eligibility
to you.
- Flexible weekly or bi-weekly cadence
- Adult students, tailored to where you are
- Audition & repertoire coaching
- Daytime lesson hours available
Rates current as of 2026. A one-time registration fee may apply for new students. Call (215) 946-9295 or email info@musicforte.org with any questions.
Working musicians. Patient teachers.
Every Music Forte instructor is formally trained. Most hold degrees in music performance or music education, with years of teaching experience across all ages and skill levels.
They're also active musicians themselves: performing in bands, orchestras, churches, and ensembles across the Philadelphia region. Your teacher isn't just qualified. They actually live and play music for a living.
Formally educated
Degrees in performance or music education from accredited programs.
Years of teaching
Experienced with every age group, from preschool to adult learners.
Active performers
Working musicians who teach what they actually play professionally.
Background-checked
Vetted and chosen for their ability to connect with students.
What to expect.
Arrive 5–10 min early
Stop at the front desk to check in. We'll show you to your studio and introduce you to your instructor.
Bring your instrument
If you have one. Don't yet? We have loaners for trial lessons and rentals or sales for ongoing students.
Parents are welcome
Sit in for the first lesson if you'd like. After that, most parents wait in our front area or run errands.
No experience needed
Most of our students start as total beginners. Your teacher will meet you exactly where you are.
Real music, real audiences.
Our instructors play real shows in the store, and our students take the same stage at recital nights and store events, building the kind of confidence you can't pick up in a practice room.
More than lessons. A place to perform.
Twice a year, our students take the stage for recitals: a low-pressure, family-friendly chance to share what they've been working on. For over forty years, families have come back to Music Forte across generations: parents who took lessons here as kids now bringing in their own. That's the part you can't find at the studio down the street.
Common questions.
Let's get you on the schedule.
Call or email us. We'll match you with the right instructor and find a weekly time that works.