{"url":"/rolling-hills-estates/pv-music-house","provider":{"id":"pv-music-house","name":"PV Music House","kind":"organization","about":"A music lesson studio in Rolling Hills Estates, a fixture of the Palos Verdes Peninsula since the 1980s, where working musician-teachers give conservatory-style lessons on band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar and voice. It holds monthly recitals and open mics, builds ensembles, and launched a middle-school marching band in fall 2026.","website":"https://www.pvmusichouse.com","phone":"(310) 377-7838","email":"info@pvmusichouse.com","instagram":null,"founded":null,"credentials":[],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":null,"street":"550 Deep Valley Dr","unit":"Suite 277","city":"rolling-hills-estates","zip":"90274","neighborhood":null,"coords":[-118.37446,33.7724],"precision":"exact"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"marching-band","type":"afterschool","name":"Marching Band (Grades 6-8)","summary":"A new Thursday-afternoon marching band for middle schoolers who play winds, teaching marching fundamentals and ensemble performance, with PE credit through the district's independent study program.","description":"For students in grades 6-8 who play flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or another wind instrument; no marching experience needed. PV Music House is an approved Palos Verdes Peninsula USD Independent Study PE provider, so students can earn PE credit by logging at least 10 hours a week of structured activity and a monthly activity log. Each week has three parts: the Thursday 3:45 to 5pm ensemble class, weekly private lessons with a PV Music House instructor (about $45 per 30-minute lesson, varying by instructor), and the logged activity hours. The band performs at community events, parades and showcases. Fall 2026 kickoff was August 20.","categories":["music"],"ages":{"min":11,"max":13},"grades":{"min":6,"max":8},"format":"in-person","afterschool":{"care":false,"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["thu"],"start":"15:45","end":"17:00"}]},"traits":{"intensity":"balanced","structure":"structured","groupSize":["class"],"sessionMinutes":75,"skillLevels":["beginner","intermediate"],"goals":["performance","fitness","social","skills"],"methods":["band-based"],"goodFor":["new-to-it"],"showcase":true,"practice":"some","commitment":"term","feel":"A first marching band for wind players: weekly rehearsal on marching fundamentals plus private lessons, building to parades and community performances.","topics":["marching-band","winds","flute","clarinet","saxophone","trumpet","trombone","pe-credit"]}},{"id":"private-lessons","type":"tutoring","name":"Private Music Lessons","summary":"Private lessons on piano, guitar, winds and brass, voice, strings and drums with rigorously vetted working musicians, with monthly recitals and open mics.","description":"Teachers set their own studio policies, rates and availability and are reached through PV Music House. Piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, drums and voice are taught, including preparation for school band and orchestra and Certificate of Merit. Lessons emphasize creativity: songwriting, composition, improvisation and beat-making alongside fundamentals. Students perform often, with monthly recitals and open mic opportunities. Rates start around $45 for 30 minutes.","categories":["music"],"ages":{"min":5,"max":18},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":45,"unit":"session","note":"Starting rate for a 30-minute lesson; varies by instructor and length."},"tutoring":{"subjects":["Piano","Guitar","Saxophone","Flute","Clarinet","Trumpet","Trombone","Violin","Viola","Cello","Drums","Voice","Ukulele","Bass"],"levels":["Elementary","Middle school","High school"],"modes":["at-location"],"availability":"Studio open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm and Sat 9am-5pm; each teacher sets their own availability."},"traits":{"intensity":"balanced","structure":"structured","groupSize":["one-on-one"],"skillLevels":["beginner","intermediate","advanced"],"goals":["skills","creativity","performance","confidence"],"staff":["professionals"],"showcase":true,"commitment":"ongoing","feel":"Mentorship-style lessons from working musicians, with frequent low-pressure performances in monthly recitals and open mics.","topics":["piano","guitar","winds","brass","singing","strings","drums","songwriting","composition","improv","band","certificate-of-merit"]}}],"source":{"url":"https://www.pvmusichouse.com/lessons.htm","fetched":"2026-10-09"},"updated":"2026-10-09","checked":null,"closed":null,"sample":false}