Private Lessons

 
 

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are the core of all BMS programs.  Lessons may be arranged for 30, 45, or 60 minutes each week to meet the needs of the individual student, and are offered throughout the year.   Online lessons are conducted via Zoom, Facetime, or Skype, and students should have access to a computer or iPad with internet connection.

Semi-private lessons are available for 2-4 musicians wishing to study together, and are tailored to meet the specific needs of each group.

Berkshire Music School currently has faculty experienced in teaching children, teens, and adults in the following instruments:

Don’t see the instrument you’d like to learn listed here? Let our front desk know, and we’ll do our best to expand our offerings.

 
 

  • BARITONE HORN

  • BASSOON

  • CELLO

  • CLARINET

  • CLASSICAL PIANO

  • JAZZ PIANO

  • KEYBOARD

  • GUITAR

  • CORNET

  • DOUBLE BASS

  • UKULELE

  • FLUTE

  • ELECTRIC BASS

  • VIOLIN

  • FRENCH HORN

  • OBOE

  • Drums/ PERCUSSION

  • RECORDER

  • SAXOPHONE

  • SIGHT-SINGING

  • SONGWRITING

  • THEORY/COMPOSITION

  • TROMBONE

  • TRUMPET

  • VIOLA

  • VOICE

 
 

BMS 2025-2026 Tuition Information

BMS encourages consistent, weekly lessons for students to experience both the short-term success and long-term growth that comes with learning to make music. Your tuition for the 34-week term locks-in your lesson day and time for the academic year; and days and times are available on a first-come-first-served basis.  Tuition may be billed monthly.

Students may enroll at any point in the year with the recurring 4-lesson package. 

 
 
 
 
 

LESSONS FOR COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BMS offers lessons for credit at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. High school, college, and adult students who desire college credit can register as BCC students, paying tuition at BMS with waived tuition from the college. Private lessons earn one or two credits, depending upon the level at which the instruction is occurring, per semester. Tuition for the 13-week semester is $600. Payment in full is required at time of registration. Please call 413-442-1411 for more information.

INSTRUMENT RENTALS

Not ready to purchase your own instrument? BMS has an active instrument rental program for the convenience of our students.

The following instruments are available to rent for $45 a month:

Flute, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Double Bass, or Cello.

In addition, ukuleles may be purchased for $25. An instrument deposit or credit card is required for all instrument rentals.

Registration

Private and semi-private lessons may begin at any time of the year and scheduling is even more flexible during our summer session (June - September). Our staff is available Monday - Friday 10am-5pm to answer any questions you may have.  We can be reached by either calling 413-442-1411 or emailing Bob Lane at blane@berkshiremusicschool.org or Tristan Manzolini at tmanzolini@berkshiremusicschool.org.

SCHEDULING

Placement of students in private lessons is done on a first-come-first-served basis, and is based on teacher availability and student interests. Please note, not all faculty members offer both on-campus and online sessions.

How to Register for Private Lessons:

ONLINE

Click the button below and fill out an online registration form. A staff member will contact you to schedule your lessons.

IN-PERSON

Visit the BMS office at 30 Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield, MA.  Office hours are Monday- Friday 10am-5pm.

BY PHONE

Call the BMS office at 413-442-1411 during office hours, Monday - Friday 10am-5pm, and a staff member will assist you.