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.

Travon DeLeon

Instrument(s): Cello, Piano, Strings, Viola, Violin

Travon DeLeon, a native of South Bend, IN, is a Violinist and Strings Specialist who is an active Washington, D.C. area educator who works with students throughout the DMV. In addition to teaching Strings (Violin, Viola), Travon also teaches Piano.

At the age of eleven, Travon began studying Violin in s...

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Michael Dorfman

Michael Dorfman obtained his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from City College of New York. After completing his education, he took off to see the world! Over the span of 10 years, he performed in many cities throughout the country including internationally; from Montreal to Miami, New York and Atlantic C...

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Chase Thornton

Instrument(s): Piano, Strings, Viola, Violin

City: Kansas City

Chase is a dedicated and classically trained musician with a passion for inspiring young learners. His musical journey began in sixth grade when a gifted viola from a family member sparked a lifelong love for orchestral performance. From middle school through college, Chase studied under esteemed instructors ...

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Mateo McConnell

Instrument(s): French Horn, Piano, Trumpet

City: Atlanta

Mateo McConnell has over twenty years of educational experience and has worked as a pianist and French hornist with many different classical music groups in both New York City and Atlanta. He believes that the study of music can help us not just learn an instrument but also to develop skills and habits that c...

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Gabriel Bravo

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

City: Houston

Gabe is a multi-instrumentalist studio and live musician, perhaps best known as a drummer and guitarist. He has received several accolades for music, including both the 2012 and 2013 Houston Press Music Awards for "Best Drummer."

He has been a music teacher since 2008 and teaches guitar, ukulele, bass, an...

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Anna Stephens

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Seattle

Anna Stephens is an accomplished pianist and pop vocalist from Indianapolis, Indiana who began taking piano lessons at the age of 3 ½. She quickly began to play anything and everything that she could learn, including playing songs by ear from the radio. Shortly after turning 8, Anna auditioned for the Indi...

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Adam McCready

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

City: Denver

Adam has been teaching music since 2013 and graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he received a Bachelor of Music. Majoring in Music Composition and minoring in Music Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology, he received an extensive musical education. In this program, he composed ...

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Mollie Green

Instrument(s): Voice

City: Atlanta

Originally from the small town of Altavista, Virginia, Mollie Green began her involvement in music and musical theatre at the age of eight, which marked the beginning of her passion and pursuit of the arts. Training with a variety of teachers/vocal coaches through theatre and choral programs during her primar...

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Max Burton

Instrument(s): Drums

City: Seattle

Maxwell Burton is a drummer from Edmonds, Washington. Beginning on the drums at the age of fourteen, Max has years of experience behind the kit. Growing up, learning the instrument was a fun hobby and a way to connect with his father and make friends throughout his time in school. He has continued this passio...

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W Michael Karantonis

Instrument(s): Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba

City: Atlanta

Michael Karantonis was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. Following his older brother's footsteps, Michael began his music journey in 2010 on the trombone where his love and interest for music sparked.

During his high school career at Lassiter, Michael became heavily involved in varying musical opportun...

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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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