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Piano and Music Lessons for Kids in Sacramento
Music schools and teachers across the Sacramento area that teach children, town by town, with the youngest age each takes, private or group lessons, posted prices and recitals.
For piano lessons in Sacramento, most music schools take children from about 5 for private lessons, and several start 3- and 4-year-olds in group or Suzuki classes. At the schools here that post prices, a weekly 30-minute private lesson costs $155 to $170 a month, and a weekly hour $280 to $330. Below are 26 schools and teachers from Midtown and Natomas to Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, Davis and El Dorado Hills, with violin, guitar, voice and drum lessons too.
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26 music schools and teachers for kids in the Sacramento area
By town: Sacramento itself and Natomas first, then Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, Davis, Rocklin and El Dorado Hills, and last two programs with several locations. Prices are as posted in October 2026; confirm them, and the youngest age, when you call.
Piano, violin and voice lessons in Sacramento
Midtown, East Sacramento, Arden and nearby, plus two teachers who come to you or teach online.
Sacramento Institute for Music & the Arts
Midtown · 2130 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816
- Cost
- Student teachers $30–$45 a session
- Ages
- 3 and up
Good for Young violinists starting with Twinkle
A nonprofit that teaches violin at the historic Pease Conservatory of Music in Midtown. Ms. Olivia teaches the youngest students, from age 3, and will take new students again in November 2026, on Sundays; Ms. Cheyenne takes violin students of all ages and levels, online or in person. High school seniors work as student teachers and practice helpers for beginners, at $30 to $45 a session.
- Nonprofit
- Violin from age 3
- Online or in person
- Student practice helpers
Gallagher Violins
East Sacramento
- Cost
- $60 a week for a 30-minute lesson plus group class
- Ages
- 3–18
Good for Families who want a full Suzuki program
Mrs. Kathleen teaches violin and viola by the Suzuki method to students ages 3 to 18 in East Sacramento, near East Portal Park. Every student takes a weekly private lesson and a required 30-minute group class on Wednesdays; private-only enrollment isn’t offered. Tuition runs from $60 a week for a 30-minute lesson (Pre-Twinkle and Book 1) to $85 for 60 minutes, plus an annual registration fee. Students play a spring solo recital, group performances and violin caroling.
- Suzuki violin and viola
- Weekly group class included
- Spring solo recital
- South Sutter Charter vendor
Sheremet Music Academy
Arden
- Ages
- 4 and up
Good for Kids who’d like to learn piano with friends
Private lessons in piano, guitar, violin, cello and voice for kids, teens and adults at an Arden-area studio, starting with a free 30-minute lesson in person. Small-group piano classes for ages 4 to 14 follow a 13-week semester with concert pianist Farzaneh Yaghmaei and end in a low-pressure performance. Students also play in recitals, studio classes and community events. Open houses for the group classes are posted on its site.
- Group piano, ages 4–14
- Free 30-minute first lesson
- Voice lessons too
- Recitals and studio classes
Heart Beats Music School
Folsom Blvd, Sacramento · 9521 Folsom Blvd, Ste M, Sacramento, CA 95827
- Ages
- 18 months and up
Good for Toddlers and preschoolers with a parent
Heart Beats teaches Harmony Road group classes, where a grown-up takes part in every class: Toddler Tunes for 18 months to 3, Music in Me for 3½ to 4½, Harmony Road for 4½ to 6½, Young Musician for 6½ to 8 and Keyboard Prep for 8 to 11. Older kids can take private lessons in piano, voice, violin, guitar or bass. Book a free trial lesson or watch a class first.
- Harmony Road group classes
- A parent joins every group class
- Private piano, voice, violin, guitar
- Free trial or class visit
Sacramento Youth Symphony: Overture Strings
Sacramento
- Cost
- Free; instruments lent
- Ages
- Best started in grades 3–5
Good for Kids who need free lessons and an instrument
Overture is the Sacramento Youth Symphony’s free after-school string program, inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema. Children learn violin, viola or cello by playing in an orchestra, 1½ hours four times a week, with no experience needed and instruments lent at no charge. It runs at Father Keith B. Kenny School and Pacific Elementary in Sacramento City Unified, and parents sign an agreement to support practice at home. Call to ask who can join.
- Free, instruments lent
- Violin, viola or cello
- Four afternoons a week
- No experience needed
sacramentoyouthsymphony.org (opens their site)916-731-5777On Summerground
Hennessey On Drums
Sacramento
- Cost
- From $30 a lesson
- Ages
- 8 and up
Good for Kids 8 and up set on drums
Private one-on-one drum lessons for beginners through experienced players, ages 8 to adult, in person in Sacramento or online. Lessons cover drum set playing, snare drum rudiments, timing and coordination, tuning your drums, double bass drum technique and different styles. The teacher’s page also talks parents through how to tell whether a child is making progress. Lessons start at $30.
- Drums only
- Ages 8 and up
- In person or online
- From $30 a lesson
Thomas Truhitte Studio of Voice
Sacramento area
Good for Young singers drawn to classical or theater
Thomas Truhitte, an opera tenor who has sung Wagner roles in Europe and North America, teaches voice lessons and vocal coaching for all ages, from a first note to advanced study, in classical, musical theater, pop and more. He also teaches drums. Lessons are in person around Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, Rocklin, Carmichael, Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova, or online, and new students get a free trial.
- Voice and drum lessons
- Classical, musical theater, pop
- In person or online
- Free trial lesson
Piano lessons in Natomas
Natomas Music Square
Natomas · 2210 Del Paso Rd, Ste F, Sacramento, CA 95834
- Cost
- Mini Piano Lab $130 a month
- Ages
- 5 and up
Good for Kindergartners trying piano in a group
A music and art school in Natomas with private lessons in piano, voice, drums, guitar and violin. Mini Piano Lab is a group piano class for ages 5 and 6 that teaches the basics and music theory through games, puzzles and songs, at $130 a month; Mini Drum Lab is a small-group rhythm class for the same ages. There’s a free demo class each month, and two recitals and two art shows a year. Make-up classes aren’t guaranteed.
- Group piano for ages 5–6
- Free monthly demo class
- Two recitals a year
- Kids art classes too
Natomas School of Music
Natomas · 4440 Duckhorn Dr #400, Sacramento, CA 95834
- Ages
- 5 and up (7 for strings, voice and band instruments)
Good for Siblings learning different instruments
Part of the Ensemble Schools group, this Natomas school teaches piano, guitar, ukulele and drums from age 5, and voice, violin, viola, cello, woodwinds and brass from age 7, at its studio or online. Students play in relaxed showcases for family, friends and other students. Prices aren’t posted; ask through its contact form.
- Piano and guitar from 5
- Voice, strings, band from 7
- Studio or online
- Student showcases
ensembleschools.com (opens their site)916-575-7603On Summerground
Piano and guitar lessons in Roseville
Music Institute of Roseville
931 Washington Blvd #109, Roseville, CA 95678
- Cost
- $155 a month for 30 minutes weekly
Good for Kids who’d enjoy two recitals a year
Private lessons for all ages in piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, cello, mandolin, drums, saxophone, trumpet, flute and more. Weekly lessons cost $155 a month for 30 minutes, $212 for 45 and $280 for 60, and new students get their first four lessons at 35% off. Students in private lessons can play in a spring and a winter recital, with snacks and a photo booth. Small group lessons and charter school vouchers are also options.
- First 4 lessons 35% off
- Spring and winter recitals
- Small group lessons
- Charter vouchers
musicinstitute.com (opens their site)916-773-7099On Summerground
Music Lab Roseville
7211 Galilee Rd, Ste 100, Roseville, CA 95678
- Cost
- $170 a month for 30 minutes weekly
- Ages
- 5 and up; parent-and-child class 3–6
Good for Trying an instrument with a free lesson
Music Lab, across the street from the Roseville DMV, takes students from age 5 for drums, guitar, bass, piano, voice, violin, ukulele, saxophone, clarinet, flute and trumpet. Private lessons are $170 a month for 30 minutes weekly or $330 for an hour; weekly group lessons start at $135 a month, plus a $40 enrollment fee per family. The first lesson is a free trial. Little Lab is a parent-and-child class for ages 3 to 6. Music Lab also has schools in Folsom (below) and East Sacramento.
- Free trial lesson
- Group lessons from $135 a month
- Parent-and-child class, ages 3–6
- Charter vouchers by arrangement
roseville.musiclab.co (opens their site)916-209-0131On Summerground
One Eleven Music Studio
Downtown Roseville · 127 & 129 Church St, Roseville, CA 95678
- Cost
- $160 a month for 30 minutes weekly
Good for Guitar, drums and voice in downtown Roseville
A downtown Roseville studio teaching guitar, drums, piano, voice and percussion to all ages and levels, in person or online, from classical to pop. Weekly 30-minute one-on-one lessons are $160 a month, and hour-long lessons are available. Book a free intro lesson to meet a teacher first. One Eleven is also a recording studio that records, mixes and masters music.
- Free intro lesson
- In person or online
- Guitar, drums, piano, voice
- Recording studio on site
oneelevenmusicstudio.com (opens their site)916-773-7111On Summerground
Piano lessons in Elk Grove
NewSongs Music School
Elk Grove (Laguna and Grant Line) · 3159 Dwight Rd #100, Elk Grove, CA 95758
- Ages
- 3 and up
Good for Preschoolers starting piano in a group
NewSongs has two Elk Grove campuses, on Dwight Rd in Laguna and at 10481 Grant Line Rd, plus one in Citrus Heights and one on 30th St in East Sacramento (Martucci Music’s site now leads here). It teaches piano, guitar, voice, violin, viola, cello, bass, drums and ukulele from age 3, in small groups or private lessons; 3- to 7-year-olds can start in Music, Instrument or Piano Explorers groups. Violin, from age 4, mixes the Suzuki method with sight-reading. Students perform regularly.
- Four campuses
- Piano groups from age 3
- Group or private lessons
- Regular student performances
newsongsmusic.com (opens their site)916-280-0329On Summerground
Valerie Alfonso Music Studio
Elk Grove (Laguna)
- Ages
- 6 and up
Good for Kids 6 and up who want one steady teacher
Valerie Alfonso teaches in-person piano lessons for ages 6 through adult on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for families in Elk Grove, Laguna and south Sacramento. Online lessons are a backup for illness or sports conflicts, up to six months a year. To start, call to set up an interview, where you’ll learn about her teaching style and talk through your child’s goals.
- Piano, ages 6 and up
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Starts with an interview
alfonsostudio.com (opens their site)916-478-1974On Summerground
Music Land School of Music
Elk Grove (Laguna) · 6624 Laguna Blvd, Ste 106, Elk Grove, CA 95758
- Ages
- 4 and up
Good for Preschoolers ready for group piano
A Bay Area music school, with campuses from Fremont to Temple City, that lists an Elk Grove campus on Laguna Blvd. It teaches private lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, drums and voice, a Little Pianist group class for ages 4 to 6 and a Youth Rock Band for ages 7 to 18. The Elk Grove phone line is for open house sign-ups, so ask which classes run there.
- Little Pianist group, ages 4–6
- Youth Rock Band, ages 7–18
- Woodwinds as well as strings
- Open house sign-ups
musiclandschool.com (opens their site)510-929-8150On Summerground
Music lessons in Folsom
Music Lab Folsom
194 Blue Ravine Rd #110, Folsom, CA 95630
- Cost
- $170 a month for 30 minutes weekly
- Ages
- 5 and up; Mini Musicians 3–5
Good for Kids who want to play in a band
Music Lab’s Folsom school, with an annex at 330 Plaza Dr, teaches students from age 5. Weekly private lessons are $170 a month for 30 minutes, $245 for 45 and $330 for an hour; group lessons run $135 to $245, and Jam Lab bands add an hour-long weekly rehearsal for $100 a month. A $45 enrollment fee applies once per family, prices assume card autopay, and the school closes four weeks a year. Mini Musicians is a group class for ages 3 to 5, capped at six children, with the first session free.
- Free trial lesson
- Jam Lab bands, $100 a month
- Mini Musicians, ages 3–5
- Recitals
folsom.musiclab.co (opens their site)916-292-5606On Summerground
Pacific Institute of Music
540 Plaza Dr, Suite 130, Folsom, CA 95630
Good for Serious young piano and violin students
Founded in Folsom in 2009, PIOM teaches piano and violin through private lessons and group programs, including Harmony Road classes for young children and a Young Artist program. Students perform in PIOM concerts, Sunday enrichment lecture-recitals and its Pacific ChamberFest, and can take Certificate of Merit (CM) theory tests there; some have played concertos at Music Fest Perugia in Italy. Book a trial lesson to be matched with a teacher.
- Piano and violin
- Harmony Road group classes
- Concerts and ChamberFest
- Trial lesson
Jackson Voice Studio
Old Town Folsom
- Ages
- 8 and up
Good for Kids 8 and up heading for school musicals
A voice studio in Old Town Folsom, also teaching online, with three coaches and more than 24 years of coaching. Its young singers program has lessons for kids and tweens 8 to 12, built around their attention span, and for teens 13 to 17 who want to audition, compete or sing in school musicals. The studio says a child of 8 or older who really wants to sing is usually ready, and it starts with a free discovery lesson to check the fit.
- Ages 8–12 and 13–17
- Musical theater and auditions
- Free discovery lesson
- In person or online
Music lessons in Davis
Florie Brown, Suzuki violin
Davis
- Ages
- 4 and up
Good for Suzuki violin or fiddle in Davis
Florie Brown is a Certified Suzuki Teacher (through Book 4) who has taught violin and fiddle in Davis since 1998. She is taking new private students aged 4 and up and works with families in Davis and across the region, from Natomas and Elk Grove to Folsom, Woodland and Vacaville. She began violin herself in 1965 with one of California’s early Suzuki teachers.
- Certified Suzuki teacher
- Violin and fiddle
- Ages 4 and up
- Teaching in Davis since 1998
floriebrown.com (opens their site)530-219-2725On Summerground
Rock Band University
Davis
- Cost
- Bands $170 a month
- Ages
- 10–18 for bands
Good for Tweens and teens who want their own band
A family-run rock school in Davis since 2009 that matches musicians ages 10 to 18 into bands by ability. Bands meet for a 90-minute lesson each week ($170 a month), play songs they like and give concerts about every other month at Davis and Woodland venues. Owner Mike Clements also teaches one-on-one guitar and bass lessons to all ages; text 530-908-6637 to ask about times. Summer band camps run too.
- Bands matched by ability
- Concerts about every other month
- Private guitar and bass
- Summer band camp
rockbanduniversity.com (opens their site)530-746-1957On Summerground
Davis Youth Choir
Davis
- Cost
- From $100 a semester; help with tuition
- Ages
- Kindergarten to 12th grade
Good for Kids who love to sing with others
Run by Davis Sings (formerly the Davis Community Chorale), the youth choir groups singers by grade: Hummingbirds for kindergarten to 2nd grade, Larks for 3rd to 5th and Bel Canto for 7th grade through high school. Choirs rehearse weekly in fall and spring semesters on the school calendar. Tuition was $100 a semester for Hummingbirds and $250 for Larks, with sliding-scale help based on household income; registration was closed when we checked in October 2026.
- Kindergarten to 12th grade
- Weekly rehearsals
- Sliding-scale tuition help
Music lessons in Rocklin
Spotlight Studios
Rocklin and Roseville · 6015 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677
- Cost
- $160 a month for 30 minutes weekly
Good for Beginners who want month-to-month lessons
Spotlight teaches music in Rocklin (Pacific St) and Roseville (Sierra College Blvd): guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, drums, voice, violin, cello, saxophone and clarinet. Private lessons are $160 a month for 30 minutes or $290 for an hour, and two students can share a 30-minute lesson for $220. A Music Foundations class for preschoolers is $80 a month. Students 12 and up can join bands, and there are spring and holiday recitals. Lessons go month to month with no start-up fee, after a free first consultation.
- Free first consultation
- Month to month, no start-up fee
- Bands for ages 12 and up
- Spring and holiday recitals
spotlightstudios916.com (opens their site)916-472-9274On Summerground
Piano and violin lessons near El Dorado Hills
Suzuki Piano Academy
4818 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Suite 1, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
- Ages
- 3 and up
Good for Preschoolers starting Suzuki piano
Suzuki Piano Academy teaches piano by the Suzuki method, where children learn by listening and play before they read, starting as young as 3, with parents taking part. Its main studio is in El Dorado Hills, and it also lists addresses in Folsom, Fair Oaks, Roseville and West Sacramento, plus online lessons. It offers private lessons, group classes and an early childhood program for children not yet ready for formal lessons, with group and solo performances.
- Suzuki piano from age 3
- Private and group lessons
- Early childhood program
- Several locations and online
ilovesuzukipiano.com (opens their site)916-390-8148On Summerground
Rachel Eldridge Violin
4050 Durock Rd #18, Shingle Springs, CA 95682
- Cost
- $125 a month for 30 minutes (2024 tuition chart)
Good for Suzuki violin in the foothills
Rachel Eldridge, a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, has taught violin in the Sacramento area since 2012 and gives private lessons for all ages in Shingle Springs, east of El Dorado Hills, or online. She mostly teaches the Suzuki method along with music theory, and students play in solo and group performances. Her posted 2024 tuition was $125 a month (or $540 an 18-week semester) for 30 minutes and $180 a month for 45, with a discount for siblings.
- Suzuki method
- Solo and group performances
- Sibling discount
- Vendor for charter programs
racheleldridgeviolin.com (opens their site)530-391-6848On Summerground
Music programs with several Sacramento-area locations
School of Rock
Carmichael, Roseville, Orangevale and Elk Grove · 6350 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
- Ages
- 8–13 for Rock 101
Good for Kids who want to play in a band
School of Rock teaches guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and piano, and singing through bands. In Rock 101, for beginners 8 to 13, kids have a weekly private lesson and a weekly band rehearsal of simplified classic rock songs, building to live shows. Its area schools are in Carmichael (6350 Fair Oaks Blvd), Roseville (228 Vernon St), Orangevale (9480 Madison Ave, called School of Rock Folsom) and Elk Grove (9045 Elk Grove Blvd). Prices aren’t posted.
- Weekly lesson plus band rehearsal
- Guitar, bass, drums, keys, voice
- Four area schools
- Live shows
schoolofrock.com (opens their site)916-907-7625On Summerground
Capital City Music Together
Sacramento, Folsom and Roseville
- Ages
- Birth to 5
Good for Babies, toddlers and preschoolers
The area’s licensed Music Together program runs family music classes in Sacramento, Folsom and Roseville for children from birth to 5 and the grown-ups who love them, a gentle start before formal lessons. You can schedule a demo class first. Sessions start several times a year; check its class schedule for this season’s dates, places and prices.
- Ages 0–5 with a grown-up
- Demo classes
- Three towns
capitalcitymusictogether.com (opens their site)916-990-3222On Summerground
What age can kids start piano, violin, guitar or voice lessons?
Schools here start children at very different ages, and the instrument matters. Programs with a parent in the room take the youngest; private lessons usually start around 5 or 6. Here’s the youngest age for each kind of lesson at the schools in this guide:
| Lessons | Youngest age here | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Music classes with a parent | Birth | Capital City Music Together; Harmony Road at Heart Beats from 18 months |
| Piano in a group or by Suzuki | 3 | NewSongs, Suzuki Piano Academy; Sheremet’s groups from 4 |
| Private piano | 5–6 | Music Lab and Natomas School of Music from 5; Valerie Alfonso from 6 |
| Suzuki violin | 3 | Gallagher Violins, SacIMA; Florie Brown from 4 |
| Guitar and ukulele | 5 | Natomas School of Music, Music Lab |
| Drums | 5 | Natomas Music Square’s Mini Drum Lab (5–6); Hennessey On Drums from 8 |
| Voice | Kindergarten in a choir; 7–8 privately | Davis Youth Choir; Natomas School of Music from 7; Jackson Voice Studio from 8 |
| Bands | 8 | School of Rock’s Rock 101 (8–13); Rock Band University (10–18) |
A school’s youngest age isn’t a reason to start then. Most teachers look for a child who wants to play, can focus through a short lesson and has a grown-up to help with practice at home. For what to expect instrument by instrument, and the national picture on ages and costs, see our guide to music lessons for kids.
How much are music lessons in Sacramento?
Most schools here charge a monthly fee for one lesson a week, and the same rate whatever the instrument. These are the prices posted in October 2026:
| School | 30 minutes | 45 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Institute of Roseville | $155 | $212 | $280 |
| One Eleven Music Studio, Roseville | $160 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Spotlight Studios, Rocklin and Roseville | $160 | Not posted | $290 |
| Music Lab Folsom | $170 | $245 | $330 |
| Music Lab Roseville | $170 | Not posted | $330 |
| Gallagher Violins, East Sacramento | $60 a week | $70 a week | $85 a week |
- Group classes cost less. Music Lab’s weekly group lessons start at $135 a month, and Natomas Music Square’s Mini Piano Lab for 5- and 6-year-olds is $130.
- Ask about fees. Music Lab charges a one-time enrollment fee per family ($40 in Roseville, $45 in Folsom), and Gallagher Violins an annual registration fee by book level.
- Try before you commit. Music Lab, One Eleven, Sheremet, Jackson Voice Studio and Thomas Truhitte offer a free first lesson, and Music Institute of Roseville takes 35% off the first four.
- Free and low-cost options. The Sacramento Youth Symphony’s Overture program is free, with an instrument lent, and Davis Youth Choir has sliding-scale tuition help.
- Charter school funds. Music Lab, Music Institute of Roseville, Gallagher Violins (an approved South Sutter Charter vendor) and Rachel Eldridge all mention charter programs. Each sets its own terms, so ask first.
How to choose a music teacher in the Sacramento area
Start with what your child wants to play and how they like to learn. A shy 6-year-old may do best one-on-one; a social 10-year-old may stick with it longer in a band or group class. Then visit, take the trial lesson, and ask:
- Do you teach many children my child’s age? What does a lesson look like for them?
- Can I sit in on lessons, or come to a recital first?
- How much practice do you expect each day, and how should I help?
- What’s your written policy on missed lessons and make-ups? (Natomas Music Square doesn’t guarantee make-ups; Music Lab needs 24 hours’ notice to cancel a lesson.)
- Are there recitals, festivals or exams such as Certificate of Merit?
- For Suzuki teachers: are you a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and what training have you done?
Some teachers here prepare students for Certificate of Merit, the Music Teachers’ Association of California’s exam program: the Sacramento Piano Conservatory says its MTAC teachers include CM training, and Pacific Institute of Music offers CM theory tests. For more teachers, the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ teacher locator lists Suzuki teachers taking students near you, and MTNA’s Find a Teacher directory lists independent teachers, some nationally certified (NCTM after their name).
Questions parents ask
How much are piano lessons in Sacramento?
At the Sacramento-area schools that post prices, a weekly 30-minute private lesson costs $155 to $170 a month (Music Institute of Roseville $155, One Eleven and Spotlight Studios $160, Music Lab $170), and a weekly hour costs $280 to $330. Group classes cost less: Natomas Music Square’s Mini Piano Lab is $130 a month. Independent teachers set their own rates, so ask, and take a free trial lesson where it’s offered.
What age can my child start piano lessons in Sacramento?
In a group or Suzuki class, as young as 3: NewSongs Music School in Elk Grove and Suzuki Piano Academy in El Dorado Hills both take 3-year-olds, and Heart Beats’ Harmony Road classes start toddlers at 18 months with a parent. Private piano lessons usually start at 5 or 6. Music Lab and Natomas School of Music take students from 5, and Valerie Alfonso in Elk Grove from 6.
Where can kids take violin lessons in Sacramento?
For Suzuki violin: Gallagher Violins in East Sacramento (ages 3 to 18, with a weekly group class), the nonprofit Sacramento Institute for Music & the Arts in Midtown (from 3), Florie Brown in Davis (from 4) and Rachel Eldridge in Shingle Springs. General music schools teach violin too, including NewSongs, Heart Beats, Natomas Music Square and Music Lab. The Sacramento Youth Symphony’s free Overture program teaches strings at two Sacramento City Unified schools.
Are there free music lessons for kids in Sacramento?
A few. The Sacramento Youth Symphony’s Overture Strings is a free after-school program at Father Keith B. Kenny School and Pacific Elementary, with violins, violas and cellos lent at no charge. Your child’s school may offer band, orchestra or choir. Several schools in this guide give a free first lesson, and Davis Youth Choir has sliding-scale tuition help.
Can I use charter school funds for music lessons?
Often, yes. Music Lab, Music Institute of Roseville, Gallagher Violins and Rachel Eldridge all say they work with charter programs, and Gallagher is an approved vendor for IEM Inc. South Sutter Charter School. Each has its own terms: Music Lab asks charter families to contact it before paying with vouchers. Check with your charter about approved vendors before you enroll.
Where can kids take voice lessons in Sacramento?
Sheremet Music Academy in Arden, Natomas Music Square, NewSongs and Heart Beats all teach voice, and Natomas School of Music takes singers from 7. Jackson Voice Studio in Old Town Folsom has lessons for kids 8 to 12 and for teens, and Thomas Truhitte, an opera tenor, teaches all ages around the area or online. For younger children, a choir such as Davis Youth Choir, from kindergarten, is a good first step.
How we made this list
We searched the web (Exa) for music schools and teachers for kids across the Sacramento area, then read each one’s own pages in October 2026 for ages, programs, prices and addresses. We left out directories, schools whose sites didn’t show they teach children, and sites we couldn’t confirm were current; for teachers who work from home we give the town, not the street. Prices are as posted and change, so confirm them when you call.
No one paid to be on it. It’s information to start from, not medical or legal advice: check services, costs and coverage with each provider before you book. Spotted something out of date, or run a place that belongs here? Write to hello@summerground.com.