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.

Amanda Stanley

Instrument(s): Piano, Violin, Voice

City: Orlando

Amanda began her music education at the age of 4. Part of a musical family, music and performance have always been a part of her life and she loves to help pass that on to the next generation of musicians. Amanda specializes in voice, piano, and violin and works on learning new skills any chance she gets. Ama...

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Douglas Miller

Instrument(s): Organ, Piano

City: Dallas

Douglas Miller is a multifaceted professional known for his talents as a pianist, as well as his expertise as a newspaper publisher and business consultant. A graduate of Northwestern University, Douglas honed his musical skills and went on to manage the concert and artist department for Steinway Pianos, whe...

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Sean Curran

Instrument(s): Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Voice

City: Seattle

Sean Curran has been extremely passionate about music from the moment he understood it! At 7 years old, his hands met a piano and at age 11, he picked up bass guitar and it quickly became something he was very excited about. Since then, he has also learned to play guitar, ukulele, drums, trombone, baritone, u...

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Tatiana Schallert

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

City: Houston

Tatiana found her love of music at only two years old, playing the piano for hours, dancing around singing her own songs. At three, she began private piano and violin lessons, igniting a deeper calling. She studied the Suzuki violin method for over seven years. Her passion for music, dedication to her craft,...

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Lawrence Orf

Instrument(s): Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice

Larry Orf has been inspired by music since childhood. Artists such as the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton were some of his first influences. Originally playing guitar by ear, Larry began playing in bands in his early teens and continued in his twenties. Along with rock, Larry developed an interest in...

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Max Voloshin

Instrument(s): Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano

City: Dallas

A native of Dallas, Texas, Max Voloshin is an award-winning pianist as well as guitarist and teacher whose playing has been described as "beautiful… with a slight hint of excitement." Max Voloshin has taken his education through Harvard University and the University of Oxford. He has also played for many sp...

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Tori Trahan

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Houston

Tori Trahan is an American Mezzo soprano originally from Spring, TX. She holds a Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance from Sam Houston State University and is currently finishing up her Master's of Voice at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, studying under baritone Wolfgang Brendel. Most rec...

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James Schneider

Instrument(s): Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano

City: Atlanta

James was born December 28 1953 in New York. He started studying piano at the age of 8 at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. He’s been a professional musician for over 45 years and have composed music for television, films, theater, dance and have performed concerts and club dates in North Amer...

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Annie Brown

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Houston

Annie Rachel Brown is a classically trained soprano from the Houston area. She holds a bachelor's degree in vocal performance from the University of Houston Moores School of Music. There, she performed in Albert Herring and Orpheus in the Underworld and sang with the renowned University of Houston Concert C...

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Mike Pacca

Mike Pacca is a musician of 22 years based in Denver, CO. He began learning piano at the age of 3, guitar at the age of 7, and bass at the age of 16. He attended Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, where he graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Industry - specializing in audio technology...

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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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