What’s your passion?

What are you passionate about? Guitar? Piano? Singing? Drums? Saxophone? What styles do you like? Rock? Folk? Classical? Bluegrass? Jazz? Whatever you’re into, learning to play will feed your soul. You’ll gain confidence that permeates all aspects of your life – and that lasts a lifetime. And the first time you play in front of people, you’ll feel a “high” like none you’ve ever felt before.

Find the right teacher

Finding the right fit – a teacher who has the potential to become a mentor – is key to musical success and satisfaction. This is why we look beyond price and availability to consider our teachers’ skill levels, approach, and ability to make lessons fun. We know that some students learn better through ear training, others by sight reading. Some are hooked from day one, while others need a bit more “push.” (Hint: don’t tell your kid to practice, instead suggest that they “play.”).

Whatever your age or experience level, the Music Teachers Network has you covered. We provide plenty of detail on our teachers’ experience and approach so you can make a well-informed decision before y

More than music

Through group lessons, ensembles, bands and orchestras, making music together is a fantastic way to make new friends and join the global music community. And it’s about much more than music. Learning to play music, people also learn to listen – to how others play, and what others say. They learn to respect those around them. They learn to share. They learn about different times in history and different places in the world. They learn about the myriad, magical ways in which materials make sounds and sounds become music.

Take the first step

Learning to make music is a series of steps. Start with a pure, simple major scale. Hear the power of basic intervals – thirds, fourth, fifths, and octaves. Notice how major thirds sound happy, while minor thirds sound sad. Be amazed at the complexity of counterpoint in a Bach fugue, with two melodies playing at once. Find the audacity to launch into a jazz solo that starts simply, soars skyward, then settles back to earth. You’ve just taken an amazing journey — one that will never be repeated, because you created it on the spot, in the moment. Every step is within your reach, and every step pays rewards. Why not get started now?