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PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS IN DES MOINES
Step 2: Enroll In Our 8-Week Program
Every student’s journey starts with an 8-week intro program built to create early success in a fun, engaging group setting.
Arrow Launch: Introductory piano lessons for ages 6-9
Arrow Ascent: Accelerated introductory piano and guitar lessons for ages 10-13
Classes are available in-person or online.
CLASS SCHEDULES
Unable to find a class time that works in your schedule?
Contact us – we will try to help find a way.
- For new, beginner piano students with no prior piano lessons.
- Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
- Location: Urbandale
- Classes Available:
- Piano 1A Mondays – 5:10 to 6:05pm
- Piano 1A Wednesdays – 5:10 to 6:05pm
- Piano 1A Wednesdays – 6:15 to 7:10pm
- Classes begin the week of January 4th.
- For new, beginner piano students with no prior piano lessons.
- Ages: 10-13
- Location: Urbandale
- Class Available:
- Piano 1AB Mondays – 7:20 to 8:15pm
- Classes begin the week of January 4th.
- For new, beginner guitar students with no prior guitar lessons.
- Ages: 10-13
- Location: Urbandale
- Class Available:
- Guitar 1 Mondays – 6:15 to 7:10pm
- Classes begin the week of January 4th.
- Ages: 6-17 (and ready 5 year olds)
- Schedule arranged with the studio
- Location: Urbandale
- For students who have had prior music experience.
- If your child is not a current Arrow student, contact us at arrowacademyjoinus@gmail.com before registration for class placement!
- Location: Urbandale and Online
What’s Included:
- 8-week program (7 lessons + 1 concert)
- Fun, engaging group setting with students of similar ability
- Books, materials, and book bag
- Free Learning Labs for make-up or extra help scheduled by you
- Practice materials, plans, and incentives
- Zoom link to attend class from home when needed
- Parent progress tracker
- Certificate of completion
- Readiness to continue program and complete current level
Pricing:
$299 = 7 Weekly Lessons + 1 Concert
Receive a $50 rebate when registering within 24 hours of your free discovery trial lesson, lowering your investment to $249!
Digital piano for rent for an additional cost.
Step 3: Continuing Growth
Graduates of our 8-week intro program can seamlessly continue on the Arrow Pathway to complete their first level of our accredited curriculum, further building their skills and love of music.
The Arrow Pathway: Complete Piano 1A, Piano 1AB, or Guitar 1
Classes are available in-person or online.
What’s Included:
- Completion of Arrow Pathway 1A, 1AB, or Guitar 1
- 18-week program (18 lessons + 1 concert)
- Solos and detailed weekly practice plans to finish the level
- T-shirt
- Free awards and trophies
- Free subscription to Piano Maestro - a piano practice app to use with our material
- PLUS everything from our intro programs (listed above)!
Pre-Requisite
Completion certificate for Arrow Launch or Ascent
Pricing:
In-Person: $179/month
Online without concerts: $169/month
Monthly tuition begins March 1, 2026 and is automatically drwan on the 1st of each month through July 1, 2026.
Not interested in finishing the course?
No problem. Just let us know in writing by February 15.
Step 1: Free Discovery Trial Lesson
Discover the joy of Arrow with a free, fun, low-pressure piano or guitar discovery trial lesson!
Your Child Receives:
- A visit to the studio
- Time to meet their teachers
- Instruction to their first song and first music concepts
- A music game to help concepts stick
- First punches to shop with in our store
Step 2: Enroll In An 8-Week Program
After the discovery trial lesson, your child joins Arrow Launch or Arrow Ascent.
These 8-week programs build skill, confidence, and excitement through teamwork, games, and music they’ll love.
Each session ends with a celebration concert that lets them shine and feel proud of their progress.
After the discovery trial lesson, your child joins Arrow Launch or Arrow Ascent. These 8-week programs build skill, confidence, and excitement through teamwork, games, and music they’ll love. Each session ends with a celebration concert that lets them shine and feel proud of their progress.
Arrow Launch: Introductory piano lessons for ages 6-9
Arrow Ascent: Accelerated introductory piano and guitar lessons for ages 10-13
Arrow Launch
Introductory piano lessons for ages 6-9
Arrow Ascent
Accelerated introductory piano lessons for ages 10-13
Classes are available in-person or online.
JANUARY CLASS SCHEDULES
Classes meet once weekly and begin January 4, 2026
Unable to find a class time that works in your schedule?
Intro classes are offered every March, June, August, & October.
- In-Person Class Times Available:
- Piano Arrow Launch Wednesdays – 5:10 to 6:05pm
- Piano Arrow Launch Wednesdays – 6:15 to 7:10pm
- FULL: Piano Arrow Launch Mondays – 5:10 to 6:05pm
- Online Piano 30 minute Individual Lessons
- Arranged according to your schedule
- Option to choose with or without concerts when registering
- In-Person Class Times Available:
- Piano Arrow Ascent Mondays – 7:20 to 8:15pm
- Online Piano 30 minute Individual Lessons
- Arranged according to your schedule
- Option to choose with or without concerts when registering
- In-Person Class Times Available:
- Guitar Arrow Ascent Mondays – 6:15 to 7:10pm
- Online Piano 30 minute Individual Lessons
- Arranged according to your schedule
- Option to choose with or without concerts when registering
- If your student is 14 or older or has taken lessons before, just send us a quick note at arrowacademyjoinus@gmail.com before registering. We’ll help you find the perfect class fit to jump right in and start making music!
- Location: Urbandale and Online
Your Child Receives:
- 8-week program (7, 55-minute lessons + 1 concert)
- Fun, engaging group setting with students of similar ability
- Games at every lesson to build community & confidence
- Books, materials, and book bag
- Note reading, chords, playing by ear & proper technique
- Free Learning Labs for make-up or extra help scheduled by you
- Practice plans with videos, tutorials, and incentives
- Zoom link to attend class from home when needed
- Parent progress tracker to quickly view your child's growth
- Certificate of completion and readiness to continue program
Program Investment:
$299 = 7, 55-Minute Weekly Lessons + 1 Concert
OR receive a $50 rebate and additional music gift when registering within 24 hours of your free discovery trial lesson, lowering your investment to:
$249
Digital piano available for rent.
Step 3: Continuing Growth On The Arrow Pathway
Graduates of our 8-week intro program can seamlessly continue on the Arrow Pathway to complete their first level of our proven program that guides them step-by-step from beginner to advanced levels.
Here, music becomes more than a hobby, it’s a journey of confidence, creativity, connection, and lasting growth.
Your Child Receives:
Everything from our intro programs (listed above), PLUS:
- Completion of Arrow Pathway first level
- 18-week program (18, 55-minute lessons + 1 concert)
- Continuing detailed weekly practice plans, video tutorials, and study guides
- Keep the same class time, friends, and teacher
- Classes play together with individual attention and solos mixed in
- Traditional music theory blended with chords and lead sheets for both classical and modern genres
- T-shirt
- Awards and trophies
- Free subscription to Piano Maestro - a piano practice app to use alongside our curriculum
Pre-Requisite:
Completion of Arrow Launch or Arrow Ascent
Program Investment:
In-Person: $179/month
Online without concerts: $169/month
Monthly tuition begins March 1, 2026 and is automatically withdrawn on the 1st of each month through July 1, 2026.
Prefer to pause after your intro program?
No problem. Just let us know in writing by February 15.
From Student to Musician:
The Arrow Pathway
Our accredited plan grows with your child, creating real progress and real joy every step of the way.
New to Des Moines or looking for a change?
If your child has piano or guitar experience, we will evaluate their ability in a private consultation to make sure they are placed in their best level. Contact us today to get started!
How Does Arrow Academy Compare?
With many options for music lessons for your child, finding the best fit can be overwhelming. This chart shows a variety of teaching philosophies and how they compare with Arrow Academy of Music’s concept based learning philosophy.
What does concept based learning look like? Each lesson teaches something new, because it’s fun to be learning and engaged! Each lesson reviews, because everyone needs to try and receive feedback. Each lesson evaluates, because everyone needs accountability to experience that feeling of success.
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