Music lessons made simple.

Are you a Newton resident looking for convenient, high quality piano lessons for you or your child? Keep reading to learn more about Haven Music Lessons — Newton's favorite in-home music school.

  • Our registration form is a no-commitment way to let us know that you’re interested in enrolling in music lessons with Haven. You can find it here. When we receive your registration form, we’ll reach out via email with some more information. We’re happy to go through any questions you might have via email, call or text.

  • Based on the information that you’ve given us and our instructor availability, we’ll match you with an instructor who matches your learning goals and has a personality that we think will be a good fit.

  • Once you’re matched with an instructor, we’ll get your first lesson scheduled! Most of our students take recurring weekly lessons. We’ll work together with you and your instructor to find a day and time that works for everyone.

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meet the instructors

  • Jessica Q | Piano

    Jessica is currently earning a Master of Music in Piano Performance at Longy School of Music. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience and speaks English and Mandarin fluently.

  • Grace F | Cello, Viola & Violin

    Grace has a Bachelors Degree from VCU and has been teaching since 2022.

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    Kexin Z | Piano

    Kexin is currently earning a Graduate Performance Diploma from Longy School of Music after finishing her Masters degree in piano performance in 2024. She has been teaching piano lessons since 2020.

  • Xiaoxiao Y | Piano

    Xiaoxiao earned a Masters degree in Piano Performance from Longy School of Music. She has been teaching privately since 2018 and is especially passionate about making music accessible for all learners.

  • Sohyun C | Piano, Voice & Little Maestros

    Sohyun has a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and recently completed her Masters Degree in Vocal Performance, She is currently earning a Graduate Performance Diploma from the New England Conservatory. Sohyun teaches in English and Korean.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each half hour lesson costs $75, no matter where you live, what instrument you play or how advanced you are in your studies. On average, monthly tuition is $300, but that can fluctuate based on how many lesson days you have in any given month. For more information about our pricing and value, click here.

  • Our teachers are local musicians and teachers. All of them have university degrees in education or music performance. Each instructor undergoes a rigorous background check and is required to be up to date with all CDC recommended vaccines. You can read more about our instructors and our vetting process here.

  • We currently offer piano, voice, violin and guitar lessons.

    We are actively hiring instructors so we can continue to expand our offerings. What would you like to learn next?

  • Yes! Our students have the opportunity to participate in a formal annual recital and regular volunteer performances in the community. You can read more about these performance opportunities here.

  • Payments can be made with credit card or checking account on our website. Our payment system is powered by PayPal and is 100% secure. For your convenience, we also offer the option to automate your payments! You can find more information on that here.

  • We allow our instructors to use whichever teaching curriculum they prefer. We trust them to adapt to your needs and help you reach your goals! Once you've been matched with a teacher, they will be in touch to let you know which books and additional materials (if any) you will need to purchase.

  • We recommend that students start with weekly, half hour lessons. From there, some students choose to increase the length of their lessons to allow more time with their instructor. For more information about what to expect from Haven Music Lessons, click here.

Ready to get started?

Or still have questions? Either way, our team is excited to connect. Fill out this enrollment inquiry form and a member of our staff will be in touch to answer your questions and match your student with one of our excellent music instructors!

 

What people are saying about Haven Music Lessons:

“My first lesson was terrific.  Although I am not a musician, I loved it and my teacher is nothing but positive.  I had fun and am excited.” - Kathy K. (adult student)

“The lessons are going well. My daughter is very excited when Sohyun comes. Some days my daughter is focused and they go through more of the lesson. Other days are more play. Sohyun is great with my daughter.  She is patient and redirects as needed. We like her and think that the music exposure is great.” - Yvonne C. (parent of 4yo student)