The Academy Program
Top-tier music lessons welcoming students of all ages.
Discover your musical potential at Peterson School of Music, where we offer individual and group lessons available for 12 instruments including voice, composition, and music theory.
Whether you’re just beginning or advancing to the next level, our lessons are designed to inspire, challenge, and nurture every student. With expert instruction both online and in-person at our Salt Lake City campus, students can enjoy a personalized learning experience that fits their schedule and goals.
Explore our wide variety of offerings below and take the first step toward achieving your musical dreams by enrolling today.
Lessons taught through our Academy Program
About Financial Aid
We’re committed to making quality music education accessible to dedicated students of all backgrounds. Through the generosity of our donors, we can accomplish this by offering a limited number of need-based, partial tuition scholarship awards each year.
About The Suzuki Method
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy was that music education from a young age can create a beautiful heart within a child, and that a child with a beautiful heart can be a force for good in the world around him. We are proud to have a program sanctioned by the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
Group lessons for kids
Here, students of all ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced, receive the finest musical instruction in a wide variety of instruments, from piano to strings, woodwinds, brass, voice, guitar, and ukulele. Our renowned Suzuki Program offers comprehensive music lessons for young violin, viola, cello, bass, and flute students, combining the joy of music with a strong foundation in technique and artistry.
Note, tuition includes the material fee. A $25 registration fee is charged per family once per academic year, regardless of whether you're new or returning. (Families registering in the spring will be charged again at the start of the fall semester for the new academic year.)
Classes and tuition
Classes offered in both spring and fall
Suzuki Pre-Twinkle: $200 (10 classes)
Suzuki Book 1 & Above: $300 (10 classes plus concerts)
Chamber Music: $300 (12 classes plus a concert)
Children's Choir (8-13 years old): $225 (15 classes plus a concert)
Preparatory Choir (6-8 years old): $225 (15 classes plus a concert)
Preparatory Orchestra: $200 (10 classes)
Pre-School: $250 (10 classes)
Private lessons for kids
Whether your child is a beginner exploring an instrument for the first time or an advanced student preparing for college auditions, our private lessons offer a supportive, inspiring environment where they can thrive. Our world-class teachers cater to each private student’s unique musical aspirations, providing personalized instruction that empowers students to develop a lifelong passion for music.
Lesson durations and tuition
Classes offered in fall (15 lessons), spring (17 lessons), and summer (6 lessons minimum)
30 minutes: $788 - $960 fall; $893 - $1088 spring; $315 - $384 summer
45 minutes: $1182 - $1440 fall; $1339- $1632 spring; $473 - $576 summer
60 minutes: $1575 - $1920 fall; $1785 - $2176 spring; $630 - $768 summer
90 minutes: $2363-$2880 fall; $2678 - $3264 spring; $945 - $1152 summer
Private lessons for adults
Music is a lifelong journey, and we welcome adult learners of all levels to continue (or begin!) their musical education. Whether you’re returning to an instrument or starting fresh, our expert instructors provide personalized lessons tailored to your individual goals and interests. Adults benefit from flexible lesson lengths and an enriching, supportive environment that encourages both growth and enjoyment in their musical pursuits. Note, for adults ages 18 and older, tuition includes private lessons only.
Lesson durations and tuition
Classes offered in fall (15 lessons), spring (17 lessons), and summer (6 lessons minimum)
30 minutes: $750 - $915 fall; $850 - $1037 spring; $300 - $366 summer
45 minutes: $1125 - $1373 fall; $1275- $1556 spring; $600 - $732 summer
60 minutes: $1500 - $1830 fall; $1700 - $2074 spring; $600 - $732 summer
90 minutes: $2250 - $2745 fall; $2550 - $3111 spring; $900 - $1098 summer
Reach out
Questions about our lessons and programs? We’re here to help. Send us a note at info@petersonschoolofmusic.org, or give us a call at 385.222.7787.