FAQs

WHAT AGES and LEVELS DO YOU TEACH? We teach children and adults, beginning at age 18 months to teens, as well as a large number of Adult beginners and aspiring Pros of all ages, taking voice lessons and instrumental lessons here. For our , there are several great options. For Adults, we have fun options year round, including longer private lessons, group classes, events and summer only programs.Children's Music Program


HOW CAN I REGISTER? You can .  If you contact us by phone (617) 690-3391, or in person, you can get your questions answered in greater detail submit an initial form to get started.

HOW CAN I TELL WHICH INSTRUMENT IS BEST FOR MY CHILD?  We can assist you with that.  Just contact our office, and ask to schedule a placement interview, after you complete your application/pre-registration.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?  We accept VISA, MC, Discover, and AMEX, as well as ACH/Checking/Savings.  Most lessons or classes that are continuous, can also be paid at a 6-month or 12-month package with the previous-listed methods or cash, with an additional discount for 12 month pre-payments.

WHAT COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED?  For private lessons, there is a 2-month minimum, group classes have varied commitments, but usually no more than 3 months. After that, it is month to month. See our policies for details. We want to see you or your child have a chance to really play!

DO YOU PROVIDE INSTRUMENTS, OR HELP WITH THAT?   Certain instruments may be available to rent through rental partners.  Examples of these instruments:  violin, viola, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, flute, guitar (short-term group classes only) and cello are available. Rental information gift after registration.We can help with pointing parents and students in the right direction to purchase affordable, good quality guitars, bass guitars, pianos/keyboads, drums, which are very important for home practice.

ARE YOUR FACULTY EXPERIENCED?  Yes, VERY.  Our faculty have graduated from some of the top-quality music schools in the world, at Bachelors and Masters level, AND have a minimum of 1.5 - 3 years of paid teaching experience.  Most have at least 8-10 years of experience teaching.  They are engaging, caring, gifted teachers who LOVE to teach children and adults.  They all perform professionally, on a regular basis, in many cases for world-class ensembles and  celebrated musicians.  Performing regularly is a key requirement, as it ensures that the teacher is inspired both by teaching, and performing for audiences, and can in turn share that experience with the student.

DO YOU HAVE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS?  Yes!  We are a very performance-oriented school. Whether it's a small informal session, to larger concerts, to high-profile recitals in historic destinations, we again offer a broad range of performance opportunities that are safe and still bring the fun!  We do not force our students to perform, so there is no pressure. We do help very shy students gain the confidence to perform, through special programs to address this.

HOW LONG HAS THE SCHOOL BEEN AROUND?  The Boston School of Music Arts was founded in 2010, on 35 years’ of music & education experience.  Since that time, the school has grown to over several hundred students, and 18 outstanding faculty. An excellent, friendly and caring administrative group takes care of all basic customer and faculty needs at the school.
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