Private Lessons

The Cascade School of Music is an independent, non-profit, year-round school that believes in the importance of a continuous music education.

CSM understands the relationship between student and teacher is a special one, and we strive to make the right pairing at any time during the student’s education. Our CSM Faculty are ready to support and inspire!  

 FAQs

  • We offer in-person private study for a variety of instruments, including piano, voice, acoustic and electric guitar, drums, violin, fiddle, viola, cello, upright bass, electric bass, ukulele, tin whistle, mandolin, harp, Irish fiddle, and Irish folk singing.

  • Private lessons for most instruments begin at age six, but we do teach younger students depending on the instrument and student.

    Our Kindermusik program classes teach ages 1 - 5.

    • The flat rate per month for 30, 45, or 60–minute once-weekly lessons is $194.00, $274.00, and $354.00 respectively.

    • Lessons are available Monday - Thursday between 11:00am - 7:00pm and Friday between 11:0am-6:30pm. Depending on teacher availability.

    • A $40.00 registration fee per student is assessed at the time of enrollment. Please note: if a student withdraws but re-enrolls within 120 days (4 months), no new registration fee will be assessed.

    • We offer a 10% tuition plan discount for veterans (and their children) and seniors ages 62+ in support of lifelong learning. 

    • CSM Student Scholarship Programs are donor-funded and purposefully “low-barrier” to make the application process quick and easy. Please visit our tuition assistance page to learn more about our four scholarship programs.

  • CSM does not rent instruments but we do have instruments on hand for students to try out during their initial lesson before renting or purchasing elsewhere.

    We suggest the following companies for instrument rentals and purchases:

    Just Joe’s Music

    Breedlove Guitars (CSM student discount available)

    Sunday Guitars

    Sweetwater

    • If no immediate space in a studio or class is available, the prospective student has an option of being placed on the waitlist. When space becomes available, the school will contact the student or parent/guardian.  

    • Please visit our CSM Calendar for scheduled closures and the latest updates.

    • School closures due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather or an emergency, will be offered a makeup lesson. If a makeup lesson cannot be scheduled, then a 50% per lesson rate refund will be credited to your account.