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.

Allison Burgess

Instrument(s): Piano

Allison Burgess is a pianist from the Northern Neck of Virginia. She began playing piano at age eight and continued taking lessons, studying her instrument, and growing as a professional since. During her undergrad years at University of Mary Washington, Allison worked as a church pianist at Mountain View B...

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Miriam Rico-Munoz

Instrument(s): Violin

City: Orlando

Miriam Rico Munoz was born and raised into a family with a passion for music. She was personally introduced into the musical world at the age of 6. Although she began her studies in piano, very quickly, at the age of 7; she transitioned her musical studies from piano to violin. By the time Miriam was 8 she wa...

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Carlos Wunsche

Carlos Wunsche is a skilled musician and passionate teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He discovered his love for music at a young age, starting to play guitar and sing when he was just 11 years old. He later went on to attend the EMPA Conservatory of Music in Argentina, where he studied guitar with Gonzal...

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Samantha Arizpe

Instrument(s): Piano, Violin

City: Houston

Samantha Arizpe, a Houston native, is a graduate of Florida State University where she earned her Masters in violin performance under the tutelage of Dr. Shannon Thomas. She enjoys performing and loves to teach both classical and mariachi music. Samantha has volunteered her time performing in various chamber ...

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Svetlana Y Pareshneva

Instrument(s): Piano

City: Seattle

Svetlana Y Kaya has been around music ever since she was child. When she was a small girl, she took dancing classes and sang in small groups in front of an audience. At that time, she realized that she wanted to study music and be part of music world. Svetlana has been attending music schools from the time th...

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Faith Fobeneh

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Houston

Soprano Faith Fobeneh is a student at Houston Baptist University and studies Vocal Performance. She has sung in choir throughout her youth, and currently sings in HBU’s Schola Cantorum chorus. She has performed the roles of the plaintiff in Trial by Jury and the Countess in Le nozze di Figaro in HBU’s Ope...

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Diego Nava

Instrument(s): Piano

Diego Nava is a pianist, composer, music teacher and performer. He has performed in many different settings such as jazz ensembles, jazz quartets, jazz trios and piano solo gigs. Diego has also performed at wedding gigs, theater plays and currently performs at the St Augustine's Episcopal Church as the piani...

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Christopher Gandara

Instrument(s): Guitar, Piano, Ukulele

City: Denver

Christopher Gandara was born in Los Angeles, California and is the second youngest of nine siblings. He remembers being surrounded by family and music at a very young age. Whether it was hard rock, traditional Mexican music, classical records, or jazz, he connected immediately with the rhythms of music.

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Elisa Barton

Instrument(s): Piano

City: Dallas

When Elisa grew up in Austin Texas she started playing piano at the young age of 5. She played piano throughout high school while her Mom taught piano lessons in their home.

Years later when she went to University of Rochester, she took piano lessons at the highly acclaimed Eastman School of Music in Ro...

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James Kreutzer

Instrument(s): Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Voice

Jimmy Kreutzer is a Washington, D.C. area Guitar, Piano, Flute, and Saxophone Instructor who specializes in both traditional and Jazz styles, as well as popular genres.

Born in Dayton, Virginia, Jimmy Kreutzer began his musical journey in 2004 with alto saxophone in middle school band, and also picking ...

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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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