Music lessons in Western New York
9 listed across 8 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Towns with music lessons
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music for Youth
music · Buffalo
AgesYouth concerts grades 1–8 and 7–12; BPO Little Kids ages 0–5 with caregiver; Kids Family Concerts
ScheduleSeasonal youth and family concerts at Kleinhans Music Hall; Little Kids sessions when scheduled
Price$8 family/Kids series tickets
Community Music School of Buffalo
music · Buffalo
AgesFrom as young as 6 months through adults
ScheduleYear-round individual lessons and group classes; Hamlin Park hours Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm
Price$35/30-min, $52/45-min, $68/60-min lesson (+$40 annual registration)
School of Rock North Buffalo
music · Amherst
AgesLittle Wing preschool/toddlers; Rookies ages 6–7; Rock 101 ages 8–13; Performance ages 8–18
ScheduleWeekly private lessons and group rehearsals; location hours listed on site
Price$540/week summer music camps
Bello Studios
music · Orchard Park
AgesVocal instruction ages 5 and over; piano/guitar/ukulele/bass ages 7 and over
ScheduleOngoing weekly lessons; performance opportunities year-round
PriceLessons listed at $65/hour for vocal, guitar, piano, and recording (confirm current rate on site / by phone)
Williamsville Performing Arts Studio
music · Clarence
Ages5–18
ScheduleGroup classes Sept 8–May 20 2026: Fundamentals of Theatre Arts Tue 4:30–5:15pm; Performance Conditioning Tue 5:30–6:15pm; Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Wed 4:30–5:15pm (ages 5–18). Ensemble production rehearsals also listed on Production Ensembles page.
PriceGroup classes $75/mo; private lessons 30 min/week $140/mo or $480–$600/semester, 60 min/week $200/mo or $720–$900/semester (rates vary by term on Private Instruction page)
Fredonia Summer Music Festival
music · Fredonia
AgesMiddle and high school camps (Middle School Band, High School Band, Choral, Composition, Piano, String)
ScheduleSummer weeklong camps late June through July
Price$685–$920/wk (commuter–resident); String Camp $785–$1,020
Hatch Music Studio
music · Franklinville
AgesWeekly private piano, percussion, and violin lessons for children (numeric start ages not stated on pages checked)
ScheduleWeekly private lessons; studio contact for open spots before registering
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
music · Jamestown
AgesClasses ages 3+ (Bunny Bop 3–5; Mini Jam Band 6–8; Jam Band 9–12; teen/adult classes also offered)
ScheduleYear-round private lessons and group classes
PriceAges 18 & under membership: $20 annual registration + $80/mo (includes weekly 30-min private lesson + group classes). Art students: additional $35/year supplies fee
The Fountain Arts Center
music · Belmont
ScheduleYouth Choir, Strings Ensembles, and Community Orchestra; concerts seasonally