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A Top 3 Rated Music School in Des Moines, IA

SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION $40 OFF THROUGH 4/30!

PLUS, REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER STRAIGHT SHOT!

Our piano and guitar lessons are available in-person or online! 

BEGINNERS START HERE!

In fun, weekly group lessons, our students stay motivated to practice and keep up, while developing a variety of music and life skills as they learn and play together. Plus, curiosity and creativity are rewarded with our package of 4 built-for-you individual lessons.

With these two approaches to learning, students accomplish their goals and so much more.

Schedule your FREE in-person or online trial lesson today!

Our piano and guitar lessons are available in-person or online!

BEGINNERS START HERE!

In fun, weekly group lessons, our students stay motivated to practice and keep up, while developing a variety of music and life skills as they learn and play together. Plus, curiosity and creativity are rewarded with our package of 4 built-for-you individual lessons.

With these two approaches to learning, students accomplish their goals and so much more.

Schedule your FREE in-person or online trial lesson today!

BEGINNERS' LAUNCH
PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS

Enroll by May 24th and save $30 on materials fees with code "OCT50"!

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CLASS SCHEDULE

Unable to find a class time that works in your schedule?
Contact us – we will try to help find a way.

Piano Younger Beginners Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Piano Older Beginners Ages: 9-13
Piano Online Beginners Ages: 6-17
Guitar Beginners Ages: 10-15

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
  • Days: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
    Class times may adjust 30 minutes earlier or later depending on enrollment. If that need arises, we will confirm your availability and guarantee a regular class time this summer for those who enroll.
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 9-13
  • Days: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
    Class times may adjust 30 minutes earlier or later depending on enrollment. If that need arises, we will confirm your availability and guarantee a regular class time this summer for those who enroll.
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 10-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
  • Ages: 10-15
  • Days: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
    Class times may adjust 30 minutes earlier or later depending on enrollment. If that need arises, we will confirm your availability and guarantee a regular class time this summer for those who enroll.
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • Days: Mondays & Thursdays
  • Time: Time arranged with the studio
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • 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

Summer Straight Shot Program

In-Person Lesson Information

Online Lesson Information

Summer Straight Shot Program

In-Person Lesson Information

Online Lesson Information

CLASS SCHEDULE

Unable to find a class time that works in your schedule? Contact us – we will try to help find a way.

Piano Younger Beginners Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Piano Older Beginners Ages: 9-13
Piano Online Beginners Ages: 6-17

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
  • Days: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
    Class times may adjust 30 minutes earlier or later depending on enrollment. If that need arises, we will confirm your availability and guarantee a regular class time this summer for those who enroll.
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 9-13
  • Days: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
    Class times may adjust 30 minutes earlier or later depending on enrollment. If that need arises, we will confirm your availability and guarantee a regular class time this summer for those who enroll.
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 10-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
  • Ages: 10-15
  • Days: Mondays and Thursdays
  • Time: 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
    Class times may adjust 30 minutes earlier or later depending on enrollment. If that need arises, we will confirm your availability and guarantee a regular class time this summer for those who enroll.
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • Days: Mondays & Thursdays
  • Time: Time arranged with the studio
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • 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

CLASS SCHEDULE

Unable to find a class time that works in your schedule?
Contact us – we will try to help find a way.

Piano Younger Beginners Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Piano Older Beginners Ages: 9-13
Piano Online Beginners Ages: 6-17
Guitar Beginners Ages: 10-15

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
  • Sundays – 1:15 to 2:10pm
  • Tuesdays – 5:10 to 6:05pm
  • Wednesdays – 6:15 to 7:10pm
  • Thursdays – 6:20 to 7:15pm
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 9-13
  • Wednesdays – 7:20 to 8:15pm
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 10-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
  • Ages: 10-15
  • Sundays – 3:25 to 4:20pm
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • Ages: 6-17 (and ready 5 year olds)
  • Schedule arranged with the studio
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • 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

School Year Program

In-Person and Online Lesson Information

Materials Fee: $178 $138 through 4/30
(Covers music, book bag, t-shirt, awards and trophies, solos, and the studio store.)
School Year Lesson Package: 

  • Register before July 15:
    11 monthly installments of $158

    July 2025 – May 1, 2026
  • Register after July 15:
    10 monthly installments of $174
    August 2025 – May 1, 2026

For our local online students attending in-person performances and with Flex & Float.
Materials Fee: $178 $138 through 4/30
(Covers music, book bag, t-shirt, awards and trophies, solos, and the studio store.)
School Year Lesson Package:

  • Register before July 15:
    11 monthly installments of $138

    July 2025 – May 1, 2026
  • Register after July 15:
    10 monthly installments of $152
    August 2025 – May 1, 2026

For our online students not attending in-person performances and without Flex & Float.
Materials Fee: $178 $138 through 4/30
(Covers music, book bag, t-shirt, awards and trophies, solos, and Amazon gift card incentives. Materials will be sent to your door.)
School Year Lesson Package:

  • Register before July 15:
    11 monthly installments of $110

    July 2025 – May 1, 2026
  • Register after July 15:
    10 monthly installments of $122
    August 2025 – May 1, 2026

School Year Program

In-Person and Online Lesson Information

Materials Fee: $178 $138 through 4/30
(Covers music, book bag, t-shirt, awards and trophies, solos, and the studio store.)
School Year Lesson Package: 

  • Register before July 15:
    11 monthly installments of $158

    July 2025 – May 1, 2026
  • Register after July 15:
    10 monthly installments of $174
    August 2025 – May 1, 2026

For our local online students attending in-person performances and with Flex & Float.
Materials Fee: $178 $138 through 4/30
(Covers music, book bag, t-shirt, awards and trophies, solos, and the studio store.)
School Year Lesson Package:

  • Register before July 15:
    11 monthly installments of $138

    July 2025 – May 1, 2026
  • Register after July 15:
    10 monthly installments of $152
    August 2025 – May 1, 2026

For our online students not attending in-person performances and without Flex & Float.
Materials Fee: $178 $138 through 4/30
(Covers music, book bag, t-shirt, awards and trophies, solos, and Amazon gift card incentives. Materials will be sent to your door.)
School Year Lesson Package:

  • Register before July 15:
    11 monthly installments of $110

    July 2025 – May 1, 2026
  • Register after July 15:
    10 monthly installments of $122
    August 2025 – May 1, 2026

CLASS SCHEDULE

Unable to find a class time that works in your schedule?
Contact us – we will try to help find a way.

Piano Younger Beginners Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Piano Older Beginners Ages: 9-13
Piano Online Beginners Ages: 6-17
Guitar Beginners Ages: 10-15

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
  • Sundays – 1:15 to 2:10pm
  • Tuesdays – 5:10 to 6:05pm
  • Wednesdays – 6:15 to 7:10pm
  • Thursdays – 6:20 to 7:15pm
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
  • Ages: 9-13
  • Wednesdays – 7:20 to 8:15pm
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • For new, beginner piano students ages 10-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
  • Ages: 10-15
  • Sundays – 3:25 to 4:20pm
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • Ages: 6-17 (and ready 5 year olds)
  • Schedule arranged with the studio
  • Location: Urbandale

REGISTER

  • 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

The Process is Simple

Giving the gift of music to your child while they’re young builds confidence, increases intelligence, and develops leadership.

Here’s how to start.

Schedule a Trial Lesson

Schedule a Trial Lesson

Experiencing a lesson and asking questions is your first step to providing them with a life filled with music. Your child will learn a new song right from the start! Transferring? Contact us and we will find you the right class!

Register Your Child

Enroll Your Child

Whether your child is new to music, transferring from another teacher or a current Arrow Academy student, the next step is to register and save a class spot for your child, making it easy and seamless to join in on the fun.

Watch Them Shine

Watch Them Shine

We will guide your child through their musical education and you will get to see their joy as they thrive and succeed in music.

Schedule a Trial Lesson

Schedule a Trial Lesson

Experiencing a lesson and asking questions is your first step to providing them with a life filled with music. Your child will learn a new song right from the start! Transferring? Contact us and we will find you the right class!

Register Your Child

Enroll Your Child

Whether your child is new to music, transferring from another teacher or a current Arrow Academy student, the next step is to register and save a class spot for your child, making it easy and seamless to join in on the fun.

Watch Them Shine

Watch Them Shine

We will guide your child through their musical education and you will get to see their joy as they thrive and succeed in music.

 Take a peek inside our classrooms in this demo lesson!

Join us for a FREE trial lesson to experience our program firsthand!

Choose Your Starting Time

It’s an excellent time to start music lessons!  
There are 5 times to enter the fun!  
All sessions complete an entire year of curriculum, concepts, and skills, preparing students for the next higher level. Below you will find information that is specific to each start time.
In our WHAT TO EXPECT section below, you can find tools and features available to our students year-round.

Young piano student in group piano lesson

Beginner Piano

Ages 6-9 (& ready 5 year olds)

  • Registration starts in April
  • 32 lessons, August – May
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, scheduled at your convenience
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in August
  • 27 lessons, October – May
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in October
  • 25 lessons, January – July
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week 
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in January
  • 20 lessons, March – August
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
  • 20 lessons, May – August
  • 55 min group lessons, twice per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)

Beginner Piano

Ages 9-17

  • Registration starts in April
  • 32 lessons, August – May
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts June or August)
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, scheduled at your convenience
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Registration starts in October
  • 25 lessons, January – July
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts August)
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Registration starts in January
  • 20 lessons, March – August
  • 55 minutes, once per week
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts August)
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
  • 20 lessons, May – August
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts June or August)
  • 55 min group lessons, twice per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
Teens playing guitars together

Beginner Guitar

Ages 10-15

  • Registration starts in April
  • 32 lessons, August – May
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, scheduled at your convenience
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in October
  • 25 lessons, January – July
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in January
  • 20 lessons, March – August
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
  • 20 lessons, May – August
  • 55 min group lessons, twice per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
Young piano student in group piano lesson

Beginner Piano

Ages 6-9 (& ready 5 year olds)

  • Registration starts in April
  • 32 lessons, August – May
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, scheduled at your convenience
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in August
  • 27 lessons, October – May
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in October
  • 25 lessons, January – July
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week 
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in January
  • 20 lessons, March – August
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
  • 20 lessons, May – August
  • 55 min group lessons, twice per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)

Beginner Piano

Ages 9-17

  • Registration starts in April
  • 32 lessons, August – May
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts June or August)
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, scheduled at your convenience
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Registration starts in October
  • 25 lessons, January – July
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts August)
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Registration starts in January
  • 20 lessons, March – August
  • 55 minutes, once per week
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts August)
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
  • 20 lessons, May – August
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum
  • Prepares for Level 2A (starts June or August)
  • 55 min group lessons, twice per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
Teens playing guitars together

Beginner Guitar

Ages 10-15

  • Registration starts in April
  • 32 lessons, August – May
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package included, scheduled at your convenience
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in October
  • 25 lessons, January – July
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in January
  • 20 lessons, March – August
  • 55 min group lessons, once per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
  • 20 lessons, May – August
  • 55 min group lessons, twice per week
  • 4 individual “Flex & Float” specialized lesson package available for additional purchase
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)

From Student to Musician:
The Journey of an Arrow Academy Student

We have a plan for our students, taking them from total beginners, to well-rounded pianists and guitarists ready for a future with music, no matter where their journey takes them. Each level develops specific skills to ensure continued growth and development.

Elementary, upper, and advanced piano levels graphic

Piano: Elementary Levels (1A-2B), Upper Levels (3-6) and Advanced Levels (Adv 1-Adv3)
Guitar: Early Levels (1-3) and Upper Levels (4-8)

Transfer students are always welcome. If your child has piano or guitar experience, we will evaluate their ability level in a private consultation to make sure they are placed in the correct level. Contact us today to get started!

what to expect

from Arrow Academy of music's beginner lessons

To help you best manage your own schedule and your child’s involvement in our program we will provide you with the tools you need for our piano or guitar group lessons, in-person or online. Below are features available during every Arrow session.

Piano Lessons

Arrow Academy will help your child to discover their individual talents and to encourage the love of playing piano for life.

Guitar Lessons

Learn to play guitar with Arrow Academy of Music. Our group lessons are designed for kids to learn to read notes, play chords and improvise. 

How Does Arrow Academy Compare?

With many options for music lessons for your child, finding the best fit can be overwhelming. The 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.

Lesson comparison chart

Still wondering if your child is ready for piano lessons?

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Thanks for choosing Arrow!

Important Registration Notes:

  • Straight Shot fees are non-refundable. 
  • Straight Shot classes begin June 2nd and end August 7th.
  • January and March Start students are not eligible for Straight Shot as the start date occurs before the January and March sessions end.

Important Registration Information

Now through 4/30, School Year materials fees are $40 off! Sign up today!

  1. Create / Sign-in to your account
  2. Find your student’s level
  3. Select a class 
  4. Enroll in Auto-Pay
  5. Pay fees to reserve your spot now!

Important Registration Information​

STRAIGHT SHOT:

  • Straight Shot fees are non-refundable. 
  • Straight Shot classes begin June 2nd and end August 7th.
  • January and March Start students are not eligible for Straight Shot as the start date occurs before the January and March sessions end.

SCHOOL YEAR:

Now through 4/30, School Year materials fees are $40 off!
Sign up today!

  • Create / Sign-in to your account
  • Find your student’s level
  • Select a class 
  • Enroll in Auto-Pay
  • Pay fees to reserve your spot now!