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"!
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
- 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
- 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
- Days: Mondays & Thursdays
- Time: Time 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
Summer Straight Shot Program
In-Person Lesson Information
- Session begins June 2nd
- 20, 55-minute group lessons twice a week, completing a full level of our accredited curriculum
- Classes consist of 2-7 students with similar abilities and ages, fostering like-minded friendships
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
- Free individual learning labs for make-ups or extra help
- Weekly videos with detailed instructions for home practice
-
PRICING
Total: $944.00 Prices increase on 5/1.
Lessons: $810.00 ($40.50 per lesson)
Materials Fee: $134.00
Online Lesson Information
- Session begins June 2nd
- 20, 30-minute group OR individual lessons twice a week, completing a full level of our accredited curriculum
- Gift card incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- Solo performance opportunities
- Free individual learning labs for make-ups or extra help
- Weekly videos with detailed instructions for home practice
-
PRICING
Total: $897.50 Prices increase on 5/1.
Lessons: $742.50 ($37.13 per lesson)
Materials Fee: $150.00
Summer Straight Shot Program
In-Person Lesson Information
- Session begins June 2nd
- 20, 55-minute group lessons twice a week, completing a full level of our accredited curriculum
- Classes consist of 2-7 students with similar abilities and ages, fostering like-minded friendships
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
- Free individual learning labs for make-ups or extra help
- Weekly videos with detailed instructions for home practice
-
PRICING
Total: $944.00 Prices increase 5/1.
Lessons: $810.00 ($40.50 per lesson)
Materials Fee: $134.00
Online Lesson Information
- Session begins June 2nd
- 20, 30-minute group OR individual lessons twice a week, completing a full level of our accredited curriculum
- Gift card incentives
- Free Arrow t-shirt & book bag
- Solo performance opportunities
- Free individual learning labs for make-ups or extra help
- Weekly videos with detailed instructions for home practice
-
PRICING
Total: $897.50 Prices increase on 5/1.
Lessons: $742.50 ($37.13 per lesson)
Materials Fee: $150.00
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
- 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
- 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
- Days: Mondays & Thursdays
- Time: Time 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
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
- For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
- Ages: 9-13
- Wednesdays – 7:20 to 8:15pm
- Location: Urbandale
- For new, beginner piano students ages 10-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
- Ages: 10-15
- Sundays – 3:25 to 4:20pm
- Location: Urbandale
- 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
School Year Program
In-Person and Online Lesson Information
- Session begins the week of August 17th and ends in May
- Online or in-person
- 32 weekly group lessons, 55 min each, completing a full level of our accredited curriculum
- Classes consist of 2-7 students with similar abilities and ages, fostering like-minded friendships
- Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
- 4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons personalized for creativity, passion, and motivation, 30 min each
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free individual learning labs for make-ups or extra help
- Free t-shirt and book bag
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
- Session begins the week of August 17th and ends in May
- Online or in-person
- 32 weekly group lessons, 55 min each, completing a full level of our accredited curriculum
- Classes consist of 2-7 students with similar abilities and ages, fostering like-minded friendships
- Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
- 4 individual “Flex & Float” lessons personalized for creativity, passion, and motivation, 30 min each
- In-studio store of incentives
- Free individual learning labs for make-ups or extra help
- Free t-shirt and book bag
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
- For new, beginner piano students ages 9-13, with no prior piano lessons.
- Ages: 9-13
- Wednesdays – 7:20 to 8:15pm
- Location: Urbandale
- For new, beginner piano students ages 10-15, with no prior guitar lessons.
- Ages: 10-15
- Sundays – 3:25 to 4:20pm
- Location: Urbandale
- 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
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
Watch Them Shine
Schedule a Trial Lesson
Schedule a Trial Lesson
Register Your Child
Enroll Your Child
Watch Them Shine
Watch Them Shine
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.
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
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)
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)
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.
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
- Ages 6-17 (& ready 5 year olds)
- Group lessons with individual attention for an engaging, motivating program
- Commitment to practice 6 times a week
- Custom practice videos and detailed weekly practice instructions
- Feedback and scheduled evaluations
- Games and activities to build community and keep interest during lessons
- Trophies and awards
- Fun performances
- Free 20-minute individual Learning Labs with a teacher for extra help and make-ups
- Free subscription to a fully engaging piano practice app for our curriculum (a $175 value included)
- At-home learning manipulatives for kinesthetic learning
- Our proprietary chord, lead sheet, and jazz curriculum included
- Note reading, chords, playing by ear, and proper technique
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
- Group lessons with individual attention for an engaging, motivating program
- Commitment to practice 6 times a week
- Custom practice videos and detailed weekly practice instructions
- Feedback and scheduled evaluations
- Games and activities to build community and keep interest during lessons
- Trophies and awards
- Fun performances
- Free 20-minute individual Learning Labs with a teacher for extra help and make-ups
- Tablature reading
- Chords, leadsheets, and improvisation prepares guitarists for any band situation
- Our proprietary chord, lead sheet, and jazz curriculum included
- Note reading, chords, playing by ear, and improvisation
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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