Just the FAQ's

Instruments

Q: What instruments do you teach?

We teach most instruments including piano, guitar, drums, vocals, wind instruments, and more!

We also have an Audio Engineering course to teach students to record their own music.

Q: Do I need to bring my own instrument?

Nope! We have a ton if instruments here to play, and even some to rent.

Q: Do you rent instruments?

Yes! You can rent instruments for just $25 per month.

Q: What if I don't know which instrument I want to play?

Then your found the perfect place. Each room is full of a variety of instruments, and our instructors can play them all! We’ll help you find the ones that really inspire you.

Q: If I want to try a different instrument, will I have to change my lesson time and instructor?

No! Our instructors are multi-instrumentalist with music degrees and gigging experience, giving you the flexibility to try any instrument you’d like without changing your lesson time (or even the room you’re in).

Classes

Q: What ages can my child begin private music lessons?

Anybody ages 5+ can participate in any of our programs.

Q: How long are lessons?

30 minutes or 1 hour.

We usually start with 30 minutes unless the student has some experience or plays more than one instrument.

Q: What programs are available?

Regardless of which path you choose, you’ll recieve weekly private music lessons on the instrument of your choice. Same time and instructor every week.

See more about each program here:
Performance Path , Classical Path

Advanced Band Program is an exclusive invite-only program for those that excel in the Performance Path.

Choir is also available for all experience levels, hosted here at Music on Magnolia every weekend.

Pricing

Q: How much do lessons cost?

$185 monthly for weekly 30-minute lessons

$340 monthly for weekly 1-hour lessons/two 30-minute lessons (includes a $30 discount)

Our tuition is charged at the beginning of each month for the upcoming month’s lessons. Students get an average of 4 lessons per month throughout the year.

Q: Do you offer sibling discounts?

The $30 sibling discount is the same as our 1-hour tuition at $340 monthly for two 30-minute lessons each week.

We’ll do our best to find a spot where they can go at the same time with different teachers.

Q: How do I pay?

We collect tuition at the beginning of each month for the upcoming lessons.

We offer both self-pay and auto-pay options, with the ability to update your payment info via our student portal.

Bands and Gigs

Q: How does the band thing work?

At the end of each semester and summer, we have The Big Gig at a local venue featuring student bands playing songs they chose.

Each band plays two songs that they’ve been practicing in group rehearsals for six weeks before the gig.

There is an extra fee of $140 per gig which covers six 1-hour band rehearsals and the performance fee.

We carefully select students from our studio that match in age, musical preference, instrumentation, experience, and synergy. If it’s not a perfect fit, we’ll try a different mix the next concert cycle.

Q: Can I/my child be in a band with a friend?

That’s what we’re all about. If you have a friend in the program, or want to join at the same time as a friend, let us know and we’ll make sure to put ya’ll in a band together.

Q: How often are performances?

We host a Classical Recital and The Big Gig every May and December, with 6 weeks of band rehearsals leading up to The Big Gig.

We also have a Summer Gig every August for bands to get another gig before schools starts up.

 

Q: Do I have to perform?

You don’t have to perform if it’s not your goal, or if you just don’t want to. But if you’re just nervous, we’ll help you work through that.

One of our core values are ‘performances build confidence’, so you might be encouraged to participate.

Q: Are there extra fees associated with performing?

The Big Gig experience incurs an additional $140 for the 6 one-hour rehearsals plus gig expenses.

The Classical Recital is a $25 one time fee to cover venue costs.

Q: How long do they play at the gig?

Each band plays two songs back to back, getting about 10-15 minutes of stage time at San Antonio’s most popular music venues.

Summer Camp

Q: How much does Summer Camp cost?

Summer Camp costs $320 per camper. No registration fee, and a t-shirt is included!

Q: What are the group sizes?

Although our registration page shows that each week has a group size of 20, we actually divide them into groups of 4-6, depending on their age. They operate throughout the week in their band unit, rehearsing, songwriting, and doing all the other activities. We come together a couple times each day for group activities

Q: When are the camps?

We offer a camp every week in June and July from Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.

Q: Is there before and after care available?

We do not offer before or after care.

Q: What do they do at camp?

Campers will be divided into bands, pick songs, learn instruments, rehearse the songs to prepare for the Friday gig, receive daily mini-lessons, play musical games inside and outside, as well as receive group masterclass instruction featuring guest musicians and friends of the studio.

Check out the camp registration page for a detailed itinerary, but in short, we want to have fun playing music and making new friends, ideally sparking a musical passion that lasts a lifetime.

Q: Is there a performance Friday evening at Music on Magnolia?

Glad you asked! Yes, there is. Each band will learn a couple songs throughout the week, and we’ll have a casual gig in the backyard Friday evening with all the families. If you’ve got a trip planned Friday, no worries, we’ll make it work.

Q: Is there an early bird special?

Sign up by April 1st and receive our early bird special of $290 ($30 off!).

Q: What ages can attend?

Ages 5 through 18 are encouraged to register. We split them into smaller according to their age.

Q: My child is an absolute beginner, no musical experience. That ok?

Yep! That’s kind of what we’re all about. We’ll let them try a variety of instruments and likely play more than one at the Friday gig.

Q: What instruments will my child play at camp?

Your child might play any of the following instruments: piano, drums, guitar, bass, ukulele, Loog, synthesizer, violin/viola, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, flute, upright bass, organ, melodica… and a few more I’m probably forgetting.

Q: Are they actually going to learn some music reading and such?

We will! For these camps, we focus a lot on rhythms, chords, form, with a basic understanding of note names on piano, guitar, bass. We even teach drum notation, stage presence, and communicating musically with your band.

Q: Your camp teachers...tell me about them.

We use the same Music on Magnolia instructors to lead our camps. They’re the most qualified to teach these camps, which are essentially condensed versions of our semester long concert cycles, giving students opportunities to play a ton of instruments and learn songs they love.

Q: Will you send pictures of my child to me every single day?

Only because you asked. 🙂 We use Pixieset.com to share photos every day from camp, which you can download and share with the grandparents.

Q: How can I sign up?

Find a week that works best for you here.