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A Top 3 Rated Music School in Des Moines, IA

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$50 OFF SUMMER STRAIGHT SHOT MARCH 5th-8th!

School Year Registration $40 Off Through April 30th!

SCHOOL YEAR SESSION:
PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS

Watch the video above to learn why families love our program!

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Lesson Features

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Lesson Pricing

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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

Visit the link below to register now and receive $40 off your materials fee!

School Year Session

Piano or Guitar Group Lessons

Piano or Guitar Group 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 to read notes, play chords and improvise.

Flex & Float Lessons

Our individual “Flex & Float” lessons are 30 minutes of one-on-one time with a teacher, spent in ways that inspire your student to “Flex” their musical abilities and creativity. Students are able to CHOOSE for themselves what is learned, or what skills are developed. Popular uses include songwriting, trying a new instrument, learning a favorite song, and voice lessons. The opportunities are endless!

These individual lessons enhance all that is taught in our amazing group lessons, further motivating and engaging students by focusing on their individual interests and goals.

What you can expect from our Flex and Float lessons:

  • 4 one-on-one lessons, for focused time with a teacher.
  • Scheduled at your convenience throughout the year.
  • Individualized materials and instruction catering to each student’s interests, finished with a completed project at the end.
  • Included for all students in the School Year and October Start sessions. More can be purchased if desired.
  • Available for purchase for January and March Start students.
Additionally, if your child loves group learning, a Flex & Float package can instead be used for one of our fun 2.5 hour camps! 

Learn what led us to adding our individual Flex & Float lessons, and how to use them in the video above!

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

We have a plan for our students, taking them from total beginner to a musician ready to improvise, lead a band, take college music classes and more. We have carefully planned every step in our accredited curriculum to create well-rounded pianists and guitarists, ready for a future with music, no matter where their journey takes them.

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)

A Full School Year of Music Performances

Fall Concert
December
Showcase Spectacular
March
Spring Concert
May
October
Winter Concert
February
ArrowFest
April
Awards Ceremonies

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

Start with a Free Music Trial Lesson

Join us to experience our program firsthand and have your questions answered.

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!

Thanks for choosing Arrow!

Important Registration Notes:

  • $145 materials fee is non-refundable. 
  • Monthly payments begin March 1st, and will billed on the first of each month, March through July of 2025.