First consultation is always free
Music Lesson Packages in Rochester, NY
One rate for my time, whatever the instrument: $100 an hour. The more you commit, the less each lesson costs.
Single Lesson
$75
per lesson
For trying a lesson, one-off audition prep, or keeping it casual.
- Drums, piano or music theory
- In-studio, online, or in your home (+$15)
- I'll email you within one business day to schedule
- 24-hour cancellation
- If the first lesson isn't a fit, you don't pay for it.
Flex Pack · 8 lessons
$69
per lesson, $552 total
For adults, gigging musicians and families with shifting schedules.
- Drums, piano or music theory
- In-studio, online, or in your home (+$15)
- I'll email you within one business day to book your first lesson
- Schedule one at a time, use within four months
- Reply to questions within one week
- With 24 hours' notice a lesson is never lost
- Need more time? One two-month extension, no questions.
- If the first lesson isn't a fit, you don't pay for it.
- Most popular
Monthly
$67.50
per lesson, $270 billed monthly
For most families.
- Standing weekly slot, yours as long as you're enrolled
- One make-up a month with 24 hours' notice
- Reply to video or text questions within 2 days
- Two-line practice note each month
- Written progress note each semester
- Two studio recitals a year
- Cancel any time with 30 days' notice
- If the first lesson isn't a fit, you don't pay for it.
- Best value
Full Year
$63.75
per lesson, $229.50 a month, ten payments
For students on the NYSSMA, audition or recital track.
- 36 lessons, September through June
- First pick of lesson times each semester
- Reply to video or text questions within 24 hours
- Audition-ready commitment
- Mock audition with score sheet each semester
- One free recital-prep session each semester
- Two make-ups per semester
- Written progress note each semester
- 10% off a sibling's package
- If the first lesson isn't a fit, you don't pay for it.
What happens at the consultation
- Thirty minutes, free, at the studio or by phone. Your child is welcome but not required.
- We talk about goals, experience and schedule, and I answer every question you have.
- No pressure to sign up on the spot. If it's a fit, we pick a start date.
Ryan comes to your school concert or festival performance when you tell him in advance. Online lessons are the same price as in-studio.
I believe every kid who wants to learn should be able to. If the rate is a stretch for your family, tell me at the consultation and we'll find something that works.
Book a free consultationCall or text 585-739-3124
If the first lesson isn't a fit, you don't pay for it.
More ways to learn
After a private foundation
Group drum lessons
Small groups of three or four drummers at the same level, one kit, everyone plays and everyone learns from watching. Weekly six-week blocks, plus a monthly studio class open to all levels. Sorted into groups when you sign up. Rochester area. Location details when you sign up. $50 per student per 60-minute session, $300 per six-week block, three to four students. Monthly studio class $60, or $40 for Monthly and Full Year students. Paid up front; a block is cancelled and refunded if fewer than three enrol.
Join the waitlistFor bands and ensembles
Combo coaching
Bring your band, or I'll form one from my students. Ninety minutes a week for eight weeks, ending with a performance. Jazz standards, rock and pop, worship, whatever the group is playing. One fee per band, split however you like. $150 per band per 90-minute session, $1,200 per eight-week block.
Ask about coachingDrummers and pianists
Church musicians
I play drums and piano at church and coach worship musicians on playing from charts, following a leader, dynamics and serving the song. Private lessons, or a session with your team.
Book a free consultation
Band directors: I also run percussion sectionals and jazz clinics for school programs. Email rmbarski@gmail.com.