School of Rock is one of the most recommended music schools in Pittsburgh. SOR offers lessons for all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced. The music school caters to private lessons, group band rehearsals, and Camps. SOR's instructors are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Their tutors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence & build social skills. School of Rock regularly provides opportunities to perform on the stages, such as workshops, concerts, and camps.

Sunburst School of Music has been helping aspiring musicians of all ages get started with music and take their playing to the next level. Alex Stanton is the founder of the music school. Sunburst School of Music has 30+ teachers and over 500 students. The music school has friendly, patient, experienced, and multi-talented instructors. Their instructors come from a variety of backgrounds, including those with experience as professional performing musicians and those with undergraduate and graduate degrees in music. They also teach rock, jazz, classical, EDM, songwriting, composing, etc. Sunburst School of Music has spread over 4000 sq ft. The music school has private lesson rooms, soundproof drum and band practice rooms, a recording studio, and a concert stage. Their private lessons and many group programs are now available online via Zoom. Sunburst School of Music offers free trial lessons.

The Pittsburgh Music Academy is a private music institution based upon the philosophy and education of Shinichi Suzuki, instructing approximately 300 pupils of all ages. PMA offers private teachings for kids and adults from beginners through advanced levels. Young beginners start with a 15 or 30-minute private lesson on their instrument every week. As students advance, lesson times increase to 45 or 60-minutes. PMA's tuitions include group class, performance class & all recitals, and concerts. All of their staff is highly trained, many practicing in the Suzuki Method. Their students have become lifelong players, some professionals, or some novice, but all better able to appreciate the beauty of the world & cope with life's struggles through music. Pittsburgh Music Academy gives many opportunities for its students to play out in the community. The school also has branches at 5700 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, and 2589 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair, PA.