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BEGINNER CLASSES START OCTOBER 1! REGISTER NOW!

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A Top 3 Rated Music School in Des Moines, IA
A Top 3 Rated Music School Accreditations

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

BEGINNERS START HERE!

Learning music makes a difference.

In a fun group setting, our students stay motivated to practice and keep up, while developing a variety of music and life skills when playing together.

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

Register now to save your spot!
Classes start October 1.

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$150 registration fee covers all music, awards, concerts, and our fun incentives store!

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BEGINNERS' LAUNCH
OCTOBER SESSION PIANO LESSONS

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CLASS SCHEDULE

Beginners Program

Lesson Features

Lesson Pricing

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.

 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. 

Young child playing keyboard

Beginner Piano

Ages 6-9 (& prepared 5 year olds)

  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are August – May
  • 55 minute class, once per week
  • 3 solo concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are October – May
  • 55 minutes, once per week
  • 2 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 concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in January
  • Lessons are March – July
  • 55 minutes, once per week
  • 1 solo concerts
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are June – July
  • 55 minutes, twice per week
  • 1 solo concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
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Beginner Piano

Ages 10-12

  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are August – May
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum, preparing for level 2A
  • 55 minute class, once per week
  • 3 solo concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the third level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in October
  • Lessons are January – July
  • 55 minutes, once per week
  • 1 solo concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are June – July
  • 55 minutes, twice per week
  • 1 solo concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
Students playing guitars

Beginner Guitar

Ages 11-15

  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are August – May
  • 55 minute class, once per week
  • 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 concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are June – July
  • 55 minutes, twice per week
  • 1 solo concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
Young child playing keyboard

Beginner Piano

Ages 6-8 (& prepared 5 year olds)

  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are August – May
  • 55 minute class, once per week
  • 3 solo concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are October – May
  • 55 minutes, once per week
  • 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
  • 2 solo concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • 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 April
  • Lessons are June – July
  • 55 minutes, twice per week
  • 1 solo concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
group beginner piano lesson

Beginner Piano

Ages 9-12

  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are August – May
  • Piano curriculum moves faster for older beginners
  • Curriculum accomplishes 2 years of curriculum, preparing for level 2A
  • 55 minute class, once per week
  • 3 solo concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the third level (starts June or August)
  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are June – July
  • 55 minutes, twice per week
  • 1 solo concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)
Students playing guitars

Beginner Guitar

Ages 11-15

  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are August – May
  • 55 minute class, once per week
  • 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 concerts
  • 1 ensemble concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts August)
  • Registration starts in April
  • Lessons are June – July
  • 55 minutes, twice per week
  • 1 solo concert
  • Prepares for the next level (starts June or August)

Attention Transfer Students:
We offer curriculum for every level of musician!

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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 class. 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 is what you can expect from us at Arrow Academy when signing up for our lessons.

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 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.

Comparison chart of types of music lessons

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Important Registration Information

$150 Registration Fee

  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

$145 Registration Fee until JULY 14

  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

$160 Registration Fee

  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!