SCOTTSDALE MUSIC ACADEMY
7730 East Redfield Road, #3B, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Directions
Since 2010
Here’s The Deal:
"Scottsdale Music Academy renders the most excellent music education on the market by industry experts who train music as well as a lifetime of leadership skills plus discipline. Their programs are an interactive mix bag of private teachings, theoretical guidance, and live band practice. Whether you’re an experienced musician looking to refine your repertoire or have only dreamed about strumming some chords by the campfire, you will learn and love to play music at SMA. The academy has music teachers that specialize in a variety of genres, including classic, heavy metal, rock, jazz, blues, country, and more. Also, their instructors have helped thousands of adult learners, beginning and advanced, to play music exactly the way they would like. Get a free trial lesson at SMA."
SPECIALTY:
Online, Music Theory, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocals, and Keyboard (Piano) Lessons, Coaching on Technique, Style & Stage Performance
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KIRK'S STUDIO FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
11144 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Directions
Since 2001
Here’s The Deal:
"'Kirk's Studio for the Performing Arts' is the Valley's premier studio for musical education. The school has highly qualified music instructors who have decades of performing and teaching experience. They teach a variety of musical and orchestra instruments to students of all ages in private or group settings. Their students regularly perform at nursing homes, malls, and traditional recitals. They even have group Show Choir, University of Rock, as well as group classes for piano, guitar, and strings. Kirk's Studio for the Performing Arts offers a ton of summer camps to choose from. Instrument rental service is available at Kirk's Studio. Their studio also located in North Phoenix at 1836 East Deer Valley Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024."
SPECIALTY:
Online Classes, Acoustic, Electric and Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Songwriting, Saxophone, Piano, Harp, Strings, Voice, Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello, Drums, Percussion, woodwind instruments, Trumpet & Brass Lessons
Price: Starts from 130 - $165 per month (30-minutes weekly lesson)
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SCHOOL OF ROCK
13610 North Scottsdale Road, Pad B, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Directions
Since 2012
Here’s The Deal:
"School of Rock Scottsdale gives advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that train by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize performing the guitar in a live music venue. Their instructors can work with each learner to develop a custom learning plan. They believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why they combine weekly private teachings with group band rehearsals. School of Rock Scottsdale conducts Rock101, Performance, Songwriting, House Band, Allstars, and Adult Programs. At School of Rock Scottsdale, their students can take practical, one-on-one music education from the convenience of their homes. All of their music shows for kids, adults, and teens are designed to help learners gain excellent musical abilities. A free trial session is available here."
SPECIALTY:
Music Theory, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Drums & Vocals Lessons
Best of the Valley 2012 by Phoenix Magazine