I need a Top Rated and Recommended Music Instructor. Where do I find one?
You can start Kids with Instrument lessons with teachers at any age, from very young to starting at Middle School, or even higher. Popular classes are Piano, Violin, Drums and teachers provide lessons for all of those around Plano. Many start at a young age and have been consistently practicing and learning for months and years.
Research shows there is also a link between learning to play an instrument and the development of parts of the brain for kids too!
There are a number of options for you to look at when choosing a teacher. Meet them and learn about their personality, experience, approach and qualifications. Learn as much as you can about their teaching style. Spot the signs if it appears that a child isn’t ready to learn to play an instrument. Or, learning to play an instrument becomes a chore for parents who are having to repeatedly encourage their child to practice.
Check their fees to ensure they are within your budget. Check if they need their own instrument at home and how much practice they expect between lessons.
The most popular instruments are
- Piano (Jayne Dahl, Frisco School of Music & Performing Arts, Music Institute of North Texas)
- Guitar (Frisco School of Music & Performing Arts, Music Institute of North Texas)
- Drums (Frisco School of Music & Performing Arts, Music Institute of North Texas)
- Violin/Strings (Frisco School of Music & Performing Arts, Music Institute of North Texas)
- Singing and Voice (Frisco School of Music & Performing Arts, Music Institute of North Texas)
- Band Instruments – Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute, Saxophone and Tuba
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Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts
Preston Road at Main Street, Frisco TX
MUSIC-ACTING-ART-DANCE-MUSICAL THEATRE
Ages 4-adult
Providing the widest range of lessons available in one location. Their families LOVE the school not only because of their great teachers and multiple yearly shows on their own professional stage, but also for the convenience of having lessons for all family members all in one amazing facility. Busy families can save drive time and money by scheduling multiple lessons or multiple family members on the same day. Ask about the discounts available for multi-series registration!
MUSIC – Piano, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo, Drums, Violin, Viola, Cello, Voice lessons plus their Rock School Band; ACTING – stage blocking, vocal projection, character development, self-confidence; ART – Mixed Media, Cartooning, Drawing; DANCE – Fairy Tale Princess Ballet; MUSICAL THEATRE – singing, acting and stage dance; all in one location.
TEACHERS: Their teachers are dedicated to learning about your personal goals and helping you to achieve them.
SPECIAL OFFER: First lesson FREE when you register for their discounted package of lessons! (expires Jan. 1, 2021, new students only, one free lesson per person per lesson series)
FACILITIES: Their School has two amazing buildings on campus, is over 15,000 sq. ft. with 33 teaching studios, including their state-of-the-art performance hall with professional lighting, sound and video: home of the FriscoPAC. With over 45 teachers you can imagine the flexibility they have in helping you select a lesson schedule time.
People of all ages and levels come to take lessons. Even adults who are new to music & the arts, or returning to study.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK – Morning ’till Night! Check us out at www.FsmFspa.com!
Lesson and Class appointments and are first come, first serve… so contact them TODAY to arrange your first lesson! 214.436.4058.
Music Lessons
Monday-Thursday: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Friday: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
BONUS ON THEIR CAMPUS: A REAL PERFORMING ARTS PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
Musical Arts Schoolhouse-Preschool and Kindergarten
Performing Arts Preschool/Kindergarten for 3-4-5-6 year olds –
7:30am to 6:00pm daily (half-day and full-day options available)
2-Day, 3-Day, 5-Day Options availableDAILY Music Class, Art Class, Dance Class, Theatre Class, Spanish Class – tons of ACADEMICS!

Music Institute of North Texas
Music Institute of North Texas provides exceptional music lessons for all ages and levels. They offer private and group lessons for ages 3 and up. Their university-trained teachers have years of teaching experiences, and are able to customize their lessons to your goals! They also offer Harmony Road for ages 3-6, a comprehensive music program to introduce piano and music concepts to the Littles!
Their goal is to make music learning fun and rewarding. Many different opportunities are offered throughout the year for students to perform! They have students winning competitions from local to international levels, and they also have students who simply want to have fun!
Contact Music Institute of North Texas for a tour or free consultation today to see how they can be part of your family’s music education! Give your family the gift of music!

Kawai Music School
PIANO LESSONS FOR ALL AGES & LEVELS: The Kawai Music School offers engaging and enjoyable private and group piano lessons for students of all ages and levels. We aim to equip each and every student with the proper piano and music skills for lifelong musical enjoyment.
With the guidance of our experienced and friendly staff, beginning piano students will learn proper piano technique, music concepts, and other musical styles, laying the foundation for their own musical and creative expression and journey. More advanced students, will continue to progress by refining their technique and musicianship through piano repertoire. From beginner to advanced, our faculty possesses the knowledge and experience to help each individual student achieve their piano and musical goals.
With the experienced and engaging instructors, beautiful facilities and instruments, and amazing performance opportunities, the Kawai Music School offers an amazing learning environment that inspires lifelong musical pursuit, performance, and creation.
SIGN UP FOR A FREE LESSON
Call 972-955-3339 to sign up today for a free complimentary lesson.
WHY CHOOSE KAWAI PIANO LESSONS?
EXPERIENCED FACULTY
All of our piano teachers at the Kawai Music School are exceptional role models, professionally trained, experienced performers and actively engaged in the Dallas music community. The excellence of our school is due to our excellent teachers.
AWARD-WINNING PIANOS
The Kawai Music School is equipped with Kawai’s award-winning grand and upright pianos renowned for their responsive touch and rich tone.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Students at the Kawai Music School are treated to many performance opportunities including, public recitals, festivals, masterclasses with world-renown artists, and more.

Jayne Dahl – Piano Teacher
Jayne has more than 33 years of experience in education and music.
In addition to teaching piano, she also teaches flute and other brass and woodwind instruments.She has a proven formula that sparks a student’s desire to learn and to perform well. Your child will begin to love and understand music.

Child Play Music
Based in Plano, they specialize in Music Lessons for Children aged 5-12. Music Instruction made so fun and easy it’s Child’s Play!
Developed in 2004 by owner, Joel Pipkin, they teach a unique curriculum which is a comprehensive music education – covering many genres of music.
Child Play Music School’s Special offer for Plano Moms:
Get a FREE guitar ($140) when you enroll in guitar lessons or Get a FREE keyboard ($160) when you enroll in piano lessons.
Email them and mention “Plano Moms Offer” to find out more *conditions apply

Rob Tovar – Drum Teacher
Rob is a professional drummer, and educator with 30 plus years of performance experience, and has been teaching in Plano for 19 years, a PISD graduate himself. A Vic Firth endorsed educator, a member of Percussive Arts Society, and of the Texas Music Educators Association. He offers private lessons to students of all ages, and skill levels. He teaches many percussion instruments, and a wide range of music styles.
Drum Lessons are offered daily starting at 2:00pm with retired adults and homeschooled children and continuing into the evening. His teaching studio is conveniently located in central Plano. The drum studio itself is spacious with over 400 acoustically treated square feet. The size and treatments keep lessons at safe volume levels. It’s equipped with multiple drum sets, concert, and marching school percussion instruments, hand drums, marimba, PA system for play alongs, an extensive book and multimedia library.
More information available at his website or call/text 469-688-6315.
Exclusive Offer for Plano Moms: No registration fees. Mention Plano Moms when you call, text or email to receive an exclusive offer.

Center for Musical Minds
The Centre for Musical Minds offers lessons in Piano, Voice, Guitar, Songwriting, Bass and Violin to ALL ages and stages of students!
Internationally recognized and locally respected, they have options for everyone wanting to start, or continue on their musical journey’s.
Check them out on Facebook and Instagram
Private Music Lessons at Williamson Music 1st
Dr. Rand Certain is the Director of Private Lessons Studio at Williamson Music 1st and principal owner of Certain Music.
He has played both instruments 53 years & has taught/owned a Private Music Studio/Practice- 25+ years Violin,Piano,Music Theory & Conducting. He starts Violin and Piano Students as young as 3 years of age, (which most private teachers will not do).
He specializes in teaching Violin Students to learn to play in a String Ensemble and group environment before they arrive at 6 grade orchestra year.
Piano Students are also taught, after learning a proficiency level of Classical Piano technique, they are taught how to accompany their fellow Violin Students in Performing together in Student Recitals. All Violin & Piano Students are taught to actually read Music and learn Music Theory, instrument specific and General Music Theory. He teaches a love, patience and appreciation for Music to individual students.
Exclusive Offer for Plano Moms: For your first month at Williamson Music 1st, the cost is $70 for the lessons, plus the rental which can run from $16 on student violin/viola, to $40-60 on a keyboard (yes, we have keyboards to rent also)!
And another Exclusive Offer: Dr Certain is offering his Introductory Lesson for FREE, for New Students. You can get more information here and call him: (469) 671-6078
4/4 School of Music
500+ five star reviews from our students and parents tell their stories of success, excitement, perseverance, creativity, focus, dedication and so much more!
4/4 School of Music teachers offer Guitar lessons, Piano lessons, Singing & Voice lessons, Drum lessons, Violin lessons and more!
Call us! (972) 372-0721
Special Offer: Mention PlanoMoms918 and get FREE registration! A $40 Savings.
(New students only, valid at 4/4 School of Music locations in Plano, McKinney or Little Elm!, Expires 1-1-2019)
- Beginners welcome!
- Enthusiastic teachers make learning fun
- Month to month – No contracts!
- 11 neighborhood music school locations
- You choose the songs you want to learn! All Styles (rock, classical, country, blues, R&B, more)
- Two optional student concerts (recitals) each year
- FREE Music Lesson Book (26 weeks of progress!)
- FREE Wi-fi at most locations
- Flexible scheduling options
- 24-hour self-serve rescheduling
- Family owned and operated
- Family discount – Save money on multiple classes
- Amazing customer service
- Thousands of happy students

Here is a more General List of Recommended Music Teachers
For Piano, use this resource for Plano based Piano Teachers
- Piano by Sue. 918-448-4242
- Sheila Dyer-Trigg 469-734-6284
- Kathryn Rice in Allen. – catbiskit@yahoo.com
- Plano Parks and Recreation
- Texas Music Lab
- North Texas Performing Arts
- School of Rock
For Guitar, check out:
- Nadines Music Manor
- Texas Music Lab
- North Texas Performing Arts
- School of Rock
For Drums:
- Texas Music Lab
- Nadines Music Manor
- School of Rock
And all other Instruments
- Texas Music Lab
- Nadines Music Manor
Do you use any of our local Music Instrument Teachers or Learning Centers? Let us know who you love and why!
Check our Directory for more Music Teachers and Schools. We also have some Some fun local Group Music Classes for Littles
Carol Carter
Saturday 7th of August 2021
Please consider adding Rock Out Loud (https://www.rockoutloud.com/) in your list! They are one of the best music schools for kids in the NJ.