Music Lessons That Make Sense for Baltimore Families

A more personal way to learn music

Baltimore has a deep musical backbone, from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerhoff to the jazz, gospel, and rock coming up out of Hampden, Fells Point, and Station North for generations. Music here lives in churches, row-house basements, and corner venues as much as on the concert stage. Kids grow up around a city where playing an instrument is a normal, everyday thing to do.

For many of our Baltimore teachers, music is woven into how they live in the city. Some perform, some lead church ensembles, some compose or play in local groups, and some have spent a lifetime studying a single instrument. What they share is a steady, patient way of teaching, the kind of presence to help a child feel seen and capable from the very first lesson.

In a city like Baltimore, where the day fills up fast and crossing town takes longer than it should, in-home lessons save you the worst part. Your child doesn’t lose twenty minutes in the car before they even sit down to play. They’re already home, already comfortable. The teacher arrives, and the lesson begins.

Lessons In Your Home has placed teachers in Baltimore homes since 1997. The city has changed a great deal across those years. The way a good teacher builds a relationship with a student has not.

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You know it’s time to get the children started with in-home private music lessons. Maybe the lessons are for you, how about the whole family? You’re smart enough to know that music lessons are important but what about finding a teacher? Do you call a music store? Will their teacher be right for you? Then there’s the getting there; the traffic, hauling the kids back and forth, what about dinner? Yeah – Right! Like that’s going to happen. You don’t need lessons with just any ol’ teacher, especially a task master, intimidating, practice demanding monster that bores students. What you’re looking for is an engaged, fun, well-educated, motivational, big smiling and super excited personality that loves teaching Music. A teacher who makes lessons fun. You already know what you need. You need Lessons in Your Home-the music teachers who come to your home or school to teach fun, private music lessons. Their teachers constantly think of great ways to motivate every student. They turn students into dazzling musicians ready to break out a song and share their talents with the world. Now you’re saying “Hey, this could work” Lessons in your Home teaches piano, Baltimore, voice, violin, in fact they teach every music instrument you could think of. Getting started is as easy as 1,2,3. 

  1. Give Lessons in your home a call or email
  2. They’ll ask important questions about each student ensuring a teacher that’s best for you 
  3. Schedule and start your lessons. What are you waiting for? Start Lessons now with Lessons in Your Home!

Instruments Offered in Baltimore

Not sure which instrument is right? Our guide to choosing a first instrument is a good place to start.

Meet Our Baltimore Music Teachers

Every Baltimore teacher on our roster has been interviewed, background checked, and carefully selected. Along with strong musical training and teaching ability, they bring the kind of presence to help students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.

Alexandra Levine

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

Alexandra is a Piano and Voice Teacher who instructs all ages from elementary through adult in the D.C. area. Alexandra started singing before she could talk and has performed all over the country and the world as a singer.

Music played an important role in Alexandra's life, and she went on earn her Bac...

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Isabella Lowe

Instrument(s): Piano, Trumpet

Isabella Lowe is a Trumpet and Piano Instructor based in the DMV. She is currently completing her music degree at George Mason University. Prior to enrolling at GMU, Isabella studied music for three years at Northern Virginia Community College.

Isabella has studied from a wide variety of trumpet instr...

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Aaron Saha

Instrument(s): Drums, Piano, Voice

Aaron Saha was born in the quiet suburbs of Lorton, Virginia. Every day, he thanks the thick walls of his basement enabling him to sing, strum, hit, and press down the keys of his keyboard to his heart's content, either at pianissimo or Fortissimo. His musical education started when he was six, learning class...

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Adam Ivey

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Houston

Adam J. Ivey is a seasoned musician and music educator with over two decades of experience in orchestra direction and music theory. He is highly skilled across a range of genres, including classical, blues, gospel, and jazz, and is known for his ability to compose and arrange music that resonates with and ins...

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Liz Vilcek

Instrument(s): Piano

City: Orlando

Liz Vilcek, originally from Brazil - São Paulo, is passionate about music. She was raised in a family of musicians. Her father plays accordion and piano. Her mother is a piano teacher. Having started learning to play the piano when she was 7 years old, she developed a great appreciation for classical music. ...

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Shakirah Muhammad

Instrument(s): Violin

City: Atlanta

Shakirah is a dedicated violin teacher born, raised and based in Atlanta, GA, with a rich background in both Violin Performance and Neuroscience. Graduating with a dual degree in Neuroscience and Music from The University of Georgia, they have been honing their skills as a classically trained violinist since ...

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Justin Brookins

Instrument(s): Bass, Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin

City: Atlanta

Whether in the classroom or on stage, Justin Brookins consistently uses music as a tool to build community and strengthen relationships. He believes that art is a vital resource and should be accessible to all audiences in a variety of means.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Brookins has extensive fr...

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Yingbo Liu

Instrument(s): Piano

City: Dallas

Mr. Liu was born and raised in China. He has played piano since the age of 3. He went to the Shenyang Conservatory for his bachelors degree in Piano Performance. After that, he went to Wichita State University study with Dr. Andrew Trechak, and got his Masters Degree in Piano Performance. He loves music and i...

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Isaac Spivak

Ike Spivak is a Downbeat award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and producer from Denver, Colorado. While pursuing an undergraduate degree from the University of Denver, he was honored with first place in the college big band division of the Next Generation Jazz Festival. DU also awarded him...

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Judy Wierzbowski

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

Judy Wierzbowski is a Maryland-based Piano and Voice Instructor. As a child, Judy studied piano with Mr. George Hamilton. As a young adult, she took acting, dance, voice, and piano at Essex Community College. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Towson University where Voice was her ...

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When you call Lessons In Your Home…

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After answering any questions you might have, we’ll pair you with a local teacher that best matches your age, schedule, skill level, and goals.

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… and then we’ll schedule your first month of lessons!

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First Lesson Guarantee — If you don’t LOVE your first lesson we can pair you with a teacher that better fits your situation. Or you can even cancel and pay us nothing.

What Families Say About Us

What Makes the Difference

Good music lessons are shaped by more than the instrument being taught. The teacher, the setting, and the way lessons fit into family life all matter.

🏠 Lessons come to you

No extra drive, no waiting room, and no trying to fit one more stop into the day. Lessons happen at home, where many students feel more at ease and more ready to learn.

🤝 Teachers who know your child

Lessons In Your Home matches teachers based on personality, learning style, and goals, not only instrument and availability. The same teacher returns each week, giving your child the consistency that helps trust and progress grow over time.

🎓 Skilled, experienced instructors

Our teachers have a degree in music or strong professional experience in the music community. Just as important, they know how to teach in a way that feels thoughtful, encouraging, and personal to each student.

🛡️ Background-checked teachers

Every teacher completes a full background check before teaching in a family’s home. We know how much trust that takes, and we treat it with care.

📅 Flexible scheduling for real family life

Lessons are available from 9am to 9pm, seven days a week. Family schedules change, and we work hard to make lessons fit into the week in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.

🎪 Recitals at no extra cost

Students are invited to perform in recitals organized by Lessons In Your Home at no additional cost. These performances give students something meaningful to work toward and a chance to feel proud of their progress.

What Baltimore Parents Ask Us

How does Lessons In Your Home work in Baltimore?

You call or contact us, we learn about your child’s age, goals, and schedule, and we match them with a local Baltimore teacher. The teacher comes to your home, or lessons happen online. No commuting required. Lessons run on your schedule, 9am to 9pm, seven days a week.

Do you offer online music lessons in Baltimore, too?

Yes. Families can choose in-home lessons, online lessons, or talk with the team about which format makes the most sense for their situation.

How are your teachers chosen?

Lessons In Your Home teachers are recruited from music schools, universities, conservatories, and referrals. They go through interviews, training, and background checks before teaching students.

Can you help if my child is shy or unsure?

Yes. A large part of strong teaching is noticing how each student responds and helping them build comfort over time. Lessons In Your Home is built around a more personal approach.

What instruments do you teach in Baltimore?

Lessons In Your Home offers piano, guitar, violin, voice, drums, orchestra instruments, and more, depending on teacher availability in your area.

What if our schedule changes during the year?

Schedule changes do come up, and Lessons In Your Home works with families to adjust lesson day and time when possible.

Do you offer a trial lesson?

Lessons In Your Home offers a first-lesson process, so families can begin and then decide if they want to continue, with billing and refund details outlined by the school.

More Than Music Lessons

Great teachers do more than teach notes and rhythms. They encourage, adapt, listen, and connect with students in a way that makes learning feel personal, comfortable, and lasting.

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