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.
Combined with our included set of built-for-you private lessons, 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.
Combined with our included set of built-for-you private lessons, 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"!
STRAIGHT SHOT SCHEDULE
May 30th – August 2nd
Piano Younger Beginners Ages: 6-9
Piano Older Beginners Ages: 10-13
Guitar 1 Ages: 11-15
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9 with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM to 6:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 10-15 with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 10-15
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 5:00 PM to 5:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 11-15 with no prior guitar lessons.
Ages: 11-15
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM to 6:55 PM
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
Start with a free trial lesson!
Beginners Program
Straight Shot Lesson Features
- An entire year's curriculum in just 10 weeks
- Twenty 55 minute lessons
- In-studio store of incentives
- Designed so up to 2 weeks vacation is no problem
- Prepares for the next level (starts in August)
- Free individual labs with teacher available each month
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
Straight Shot Lesson Pricing
- In-Person: $890, $40 per lesson
- Online: $715, $34 per lesson
Registration fees are non-refundable.
STRAIGHT SHOT
Lesson Features:
- Begins May 30th
- Offered in-person or online
- An entire year's curriculum in just 10 weeks
- Twenty 55 min group lessons, twice a week
- Designed so up to 2 weeks vacation is no problem
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
Schedule:
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9 with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM to 6:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 10-13 with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 10-13
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 5:00 PM to 5:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 11-15 with no prior guitar lessons.
Ages: 11-15
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM
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
SCHOOL YEAR
Lesson Features:
- Begins in August
- Offered in-person or online
- 32 weekly group lessons, 55 min each
- 4 private "Flex & Float" lessons scheduled at your convenience, with individualized goals
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free t-shirt and book bag
Schedule:
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9
Location: Urbandale
1: Mondays, 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
2: Tuesdays, 5:10 PM to 6:05 PM
3: Wednesdays, 5:10 PM to 6:05 PM
4: Thursdays, 6:20 PM to 7:15 PM
5: Sundays, 2:10 PM to 3:05 PM
For new, beginner guitar students ages 11-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
Ages: 11-15
Days: Mondays
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 10-13, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 10-13
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30 PM to 8:25 PM
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
SCHOOL YEAR
Lesson Features:
- Begins in August
- Offered in-person or online
- 32 weekly group lessons, 55 min each
- 4 private "Flex & Float" lessons scheduled at your convenience, with individualized goals
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free t-shirt and book bag
Lesson Pricing:
- One-Time Materials Fee: $175
- In Person Monthly Tuition: $184/mo for 9 monthly installments
-
Online Monthly Tuition for 9 monthly installments
- With Concerts: $165/mo
- Without Concerts: $150/mo
Schedule:
1A – Younger Beginners:
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 5:10 PM to 6:05 PM
Contact us at arrowacademyjoinus@gmail.com before registration for class placement!
Location: Urbandale and Online
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
OCTOBER START
Lesson Features:
- Begins October 6th
- Offered in-person or online
- 27 weekly group lessons, 55 min each
- 4 private "Flex & Float" lessons scheduled at your convenience, with individualized goals
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
Lesson Pricing:
- One-Time Materials Fee: $165
- In Person Monthly Tuition: $176/mo for 8 monthly installments
Schedule:
1A – Younger Beginners
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9
Days: Sundays
Time: 11:50 AM to 12:45 PM
Location: Urbandale
Contact us at arrowacademyjoinus@gmail.com before registration for class placement!
Location: Urbandale and Online
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
STRAIGHT SHOT
Lesson Features:
- Begins May 30th
- Offered in-person or online
- An entire year's curriculum in just 10 weeks
- Twenty 55 min group lessons, twice a week
- Designed so up to 2 weeks vacation is no problem
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
Schedule:
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9 with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM to 6:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 10-13 with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 10-13
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 5:00 PM to 5:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 11-15 with no prior guitar lessons.
Ages: 11-15
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM
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
SCHOOL YEAR
Lesson Features:
- Begins in August
- Offered in-person or online
- 32 weekly group lessons, 55 min each
- 4 private "Flex & Float" lessons scheduled at your convenience, with individualized goals
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free t-shirt and book bag
Schedule:
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9
Location: Urbandale
1: Mondays, 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
2: Tuesdays, 5:10 PM to 6:05 PM
3: Wednesdays, 5:10 PM to 6:05 PM
4: Thursdays, 6:20 PM to 7:15 PM
5: Sundays, 2:10 PM to 3:05 PM
For new, beginner guitar students ages 11-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
Ages: 11-15
Days: Mondays
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 10-13, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 10-13
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30 PM to 8:25 PM
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
BEGINNERS' LAUNCH
OCTOBER SESSION PIANO LESSONS
January Beginner Program
In-Person Lesson Information
- Session begins the week of January 5th
- 55 minute weekly group lessons
- Classes consist of 2-7 students with similar abilities
- Package of 4 individual "Flex & Float" lessons available for additional purchase
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- One-Time Materials Fee: $155
-
In-person piano or guitar monthly tuition:
$165/mo for 7 monthly installments
Online Lesson Information (Piano Only)
- Session begins the week of January 5th
- 30 minute weekly group OR individual lessons
- Package of 4 individual "Flex & Float" lessons available for additional purchase
- Gift card incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- One-Time Materials Fee: $155
-
Online piano monthly tuition:
With concerts: $155/mo for 7 monthly installments
Without concerts: $145/mo for 7 monthly installments
Lesson Pricing
- One-Time Materials Fee: $155
-
In-person piano or guitar monthly tuition:
$165/mo for 7 monthly installments -
Online piano monthly tuition:
With concerts: $155/mo for 7 monthly installments
Without concerts: $145/mo for 7 monthly installments
CLASS SCHEDULE
Piano Younger Beginners Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Piano Older Beginners Ages: 9-13
Piano Online Beginners Ages: 6-17
Guitar 1 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
Time: 6:05 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Days: Fridays
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Days: Sundays
Time: 1:00 PM to 1:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 9-13
Days: Mondays
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-17.
Our online classes will be hed Sunday afternoons. Register today, and we will coordinate a time that works for your schedule closer to the start date.
For new, beginner guitar students ages 10-15, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 10-15
Days: Sundays
Time: 1:00 PM to 1:55 PM
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
CLASS SCHEDULE
Piano Younger Beginners Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Piano Older Beginners Ages: 9-13
Piano Online Beginners Ages: 6-17
Guitar 1 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
Time: 6:05 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Days: Fridays
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-9, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 6-9 (and ready 5 year olds)
Days: Sundays
Time: 1:00 PM to 1:55 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 9-13
Days: Mondays
Time: 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
Location: Urbandale
For new, beginner piano students ages 6-17.
Our online classes will be hed Sunday afternoons. Register today, and we will coordinate a time that works for your schedule closer to the start date.
For new, beginner guitar students ages 10-15, with no prior piano lessons.
Ages: 10-15
Days: Sundays
Time: 1:00 PM to 1:55 PM
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
January Beginner Program
In-Person Lesson Information
- Session begins the week of January 5th
- 55 minute weekly group lessons
- Classes consist of 2-7 students with similar abilities
- Package of 4 individual "Flex & Float" lessons available for additional purchase
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- One-time materials fee for all students: $155
-
In-person piano or guitar monthly tuition:
$165/mo for 7 monthly installments
Online Lesson Information (Piano Only)
- Session begins the week of January 5th
- 30 minute weekly group OR individual lessons
- Package of 4 individual "Flex & Float" lessons available for additional purchase
- Gift card incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- One-time materials fee for all students: $155
-
Online piano monthly tuition:
With concerts: $155/mo for 7 monthly installments
Without concerts: $145/mo for 7 monthly installments
Lesson Pricing
- One-time materials fee for all students: $155
-
In-person piano or guitar monthly tuition:
$165/mo for 7 monthly installments -
Online piano monthly tuition:
With concerts: $155/mo for 7 monthly installments
Without concerts: $145/mo for 7 monthly installments
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
Register Your Child
Enroll Your Child
Watch Them Shine
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Schedule a Trial Lesson
Schedule a Trial Lesson
Register Your Child
Enroll Your Child
Watch Them Shine
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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.
Beginner Piano
Ages 6-9 (& ready 5 year olds)
- Registration starts in May
- Lessons are August – May
- 55 min group lessons, once per week
- 4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
- 3 solo concerts
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
- Registration starts in August
- Lessons are October – May
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
- 2 solo concerts
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
- Registration starts in October
- Lessons are January – July
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 1 solo concert
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts August)
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
- Registration starts in January
- Lessons are 3/18 – 8/2
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 1 solo concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts August)
- Free book bag & t-shirt
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
- Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
- Lessons are 5/30 – 8/18
- 55 minutes, twice per week
- Prepares for the next level (starts in August)
- Free book bag & t-shirt
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
Beginner Piano
Ages 9-17
- Registration starts in May
- Lessons are 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” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
- 3 solo concerts
- 1 ensemble concert
- Registration starts in October
- Lessons are January – July
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 1 solo concert
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts August)
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
- Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
- Lessons are 5/30 – 8/18
- 55 minutes, twice per week
- Prepares for the next level (starts in August)
- Free book bag & t-shirt
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
Beginner Guitar
Ages 10-15
- Registration starts in May
- Lessons are August – May
- 55 min group lessons, once per week
- 4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
- 3 solo concerts
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
- Registration starts in October
- Lessons are January – July
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 1 solo concert
- 1 ensemble concert
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
- Lessons are 5/30 – 8/18
- 55 minutes, twice per week
- Prepares for the next level (starts in August)
- Free book bag & t-shirt
- 2 individual learning labs with teacher available each month
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
Beginner Piano
Ages 6-9 (& ready 5 year olds)
- Registration starts in May
- Lessons are August – May
- 55 min group lessons, once per week
- 4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
- 3 solo concerts
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
- Registration starts in August
- Lessons are October – May
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
- 3 solo concerts
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
- Registration starts in October
- Lessons are January – July
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 1 solo concert
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts August)
- Free piano practice app for lesson materials
- Registration starts in January
- Lessons are March – July
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 2 solo concerts
- Prepares for the next level (starts August)
- Registration starts in March and closes 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
- Lessons are 5/30-8/18
- 55 minutes, twice per week
- 1 solo concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
Beginner Piano
Ages 9-17
- Registration starts in May
- Lessons are 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” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
- 3 solo concerts
- 1 ensemble concert
- Registration starts in October
- Lessons are January – July
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 1 solo concert
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts August)
- Registration starts in March and closes on 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
- Lessons are 5/30-8/18
- 55 minutes, twice per week
- 1 solo concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
Beginner Guitar
Ages 10-15
Registration starts in May
Lessons are August – May
55 min group lessons, once per week
4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons, scheduled at your convenience
3 solo concerts
1 ensemble concert
Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
- Registration starts in October
- Lessons are January – July
- 55 minutes, once per week
- 1 solo concert
- 1 ensemble concert
- Prepares for the next level (starts August)
- Registration starts in March and close 6/5, or whenever classes have filled
- Lessons are 5/30-8/18
- 55 minutes, twice per week
- 1 solo concert
- 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.
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 additional features available during every Arrow session.
Piano Lessons
- Ages 6-17
- Combination of group and individual lessons for an engaging, motivating program
- Commitment to practicing 15 minutes daily
- FREE Custom practice videos and detailed weekly practice instructions
- Feedback and scheduled evaluations
- Our proprietary chord, lead sheet, and jazz curriculum included
- Games and activities to build community and solidify concepts during lessons
- Trophies and awards
- Classes of 2-7 students with similar abilities
- Free access to a fully engaging piano practice app for our curriculum (a $175 value)
- Teacher support
- At-home learning manipulatives for kinesthetic learning
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.
- Ages 10 and up
- Combination of group and individual lessons for an engaging, motivating program
- Commitment to practicing 15 minutes daily
- Custom practice videos and detailed weekly practice instructions
- Feedback and scheduled evaluations
- Games and activities to build community and solidify concepts during lessons
- Classes of 2-7 students with similar abilities
- Teacher support
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.
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