Music Lessons Built Around Miami and South Florida Families

A more personal way to learn music

South Florida has a music culture unlike anywhere else in the country, shaped by the Latin, Caribbean, and jazz traditions running through the region, from the New World Symphony in South Beach to the studios and venues across Little Havana, Wynwood, and Coral Gables. Music here is part of daily life, and kids absorb it almost without trying.

For many of our South Florida teachers, music is woven into how they live in the region. Some perform, some teach in schools, some play in Latin and jazz ensembles, and some have studied one instrument for a lifetime. What unites them is a warm, steady way of teaching, the kind of presence to help a child feel seen and capable from the very first lesson.

Across a region as spread out as South Florida, families live everywhere from Fort Lauderdale to Kendall, and a drive to a studio can eat a whole evening. In-home lessons make the commute a non-issue. Your child doesn’t lose an hour to I-95 before they even sit down to play, already home and ready when the teacher arrives.

Lessons In Your Home has placed teachers in South Florida homes since 1997. The region has grown a great deal across those years. The way a good teacher builds a relationship with a student has not.

Lessons in Your Home Video Transcribed

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, Miami/South Florida, 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 South Florida

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

Meet Our Miami & South Florida Music Teachers

Every South Florida 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.

Emilio Pla

Instrument(s): Drums, Percussion

City: Dallas

Emilio is a drummer and classical percussionist. He's literally been beating on things his whole life.

As a classical percussionist, his performance experience includes the Green Brigade Marching Band, UNT Concert Band, 2 O’Clock Steel Band, and the Drum Corps International groups Genesis, and Phantom Re...

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Patrice Morrison

Instrument(s): Piano

City: Dallas

To say that Patrice Morrison loves music is an understatement. Patrice has been playing the piano since 1972. Having grown up in Memphis, Tennessee, in a musical household, she was exposed to all genres of music and loves them all. Some of her favorite artists include Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett, Michael Bubl...

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Katie Sanders

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

City: Denver


Katie Sanders, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist who attained her bachelors degree in music at DePauw University, and her music therapy degree at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College. She completed her Neurologic Music Therapy certification in March of 2019. Katie plays and teaches several instruments, i...

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Ashley Baker

Instrument(s): Flute, Piano, Saxophone

City: Houston

Ashley's love of music began at an early age. She first began playing the saxophone at age 11, followed by the piano and later flute and clarinet in high school. During her high school years she received many honors and recognitions for her musical abilities, including six outstanding soloist awards from vari...

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Gioberthy Monserrat

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

City: Houston

Gio Jose is a multifaceted musician who is well-versed in both music education and performance. Graduating with excellence as a classical guitar major from the Jose Reyna Conservatory in Venezuela, under the tutelage of Professor Samuel Granados, Gio Jose laid down a solid musical foundation from an early age...

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Benjamin Merrill

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

City: Seattle

Ben Merrill is a college graduate from Pacific Lutheran University with degrees in Business and Music. He is a professional and academic musician with over a decade of musical experience. Ben has performed across the board from jazz, to classical music, from musical theater to operatic music. Ben has sang wi...

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Mercedes Walsh

Instrument(s): Guitar, Piano

City: Dallas

Mercedes is a passionate multi-instrumentalist and music instructor based in Dallas-Fort Worth. She embodies kindness, determination, and a passion for creativity, standing out for her ability to connect with people and craft meaningful experiences. She teaches piano and guitar.

Mercedes has learned and pl...

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Rob Granfelt

Instrument(s): Drums

City: Seattle

Rob has been playing the drums since the age of 12. Music has taken him across the country and the world throughout his years playing original music in a handful of bands across a multitude of genres. Rob's foundation for teaching stems from 15+ years of his own study in both private lessons, as well as colle...

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Leigh Toltz

Instrument(s): Piano, Voice

City: Denver

At the age of 14, Leigh began her singing career in musical theater through local community theater in Denver, Colorado. She channeled her passion and years of performing experience to earn a Master’s of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy at New York University. There, she began her teachi...

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Johnathan Villegas

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

City: Seattle

Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, Johnathan Villegas also known as “Jony Villemar” is a Mexican-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, recording artist, dancer and choreographer. He teaches Guitar, Saxophone, Piano, Music Production and Music Theory! He also used to dance professionally for...

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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 Miami/South Florida Parents Ask Us

How does Lessons In Your Home work in South Florida?

You call or contact us, we learn about your child’s age, goals, and schedule, and we match them with a local South Florida 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 South Florida, 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 South Florida?

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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