Music Lessons in Bloomington, IN: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about private piano, guitar and voice lessons, online lessons, instrument rentals and piano tuning at The Davis Academy of Music in Bloomington, Indiana.

How much do music lessons cost at The Davis Academy of Music?

Private music lessons at The Davis Academy of Music in Bloomington, Indiana cost $180–$340 per month, depending on lesson length. That includes private, one-on-one coaching, semester student concerts and our practice rewards program — far less than many other youth activities.

What music lessons do you offer in Bloomington, Indiana?

We offer private piano, voice and singing, and guitar lessons, plus ukulele, violin, viola, cello, drum set, woodwinds, brass, songwriting, composition and music theory. We also run a Join a Band program for ages 6 and up and for adults.

Do you offer online music lessons?

Yes. We offer live online piano, guitar and voice lessons over video, so students in Bedford, Mitchell, Spencer, Martinsville, Mooresville, Bloomfield, Linton, Nashville and anywhere else in Indiana can learn from our coaches without driving to Bloomington. Learn more on our online music lessons page.

What areas do you serve?

Our studio is at 336 S Walnut St in downtown Bloomington, IN 47401. Students come from Bloomington and Ellettsville (Monroe County), Bedford and Mitchell (Lawrence County), Spencer (Owen County), Martinsville and Mooresville (Morgan County), Bloomfield and Linton (Greene County) and Nashville (Brown County), in person or online.

What ages do you teach?

All ages — young children, teens, adults and retirees. It's never too late to learn to play a musical instrument.

Can I try a lesson first?

Yes. Book a free Meet & Greet to learn how our programs work, or purchase a trial lesson. Call 812-727-4441 or enroll online.

What makes The Davis Academy of Music different?

Every student performs in a student concert each semester (December and May). Students earn Davis Dollars every time they practice, compete on a semester practice leaderboard for prizes, and work through 8 challenges such as learning every note on the staff and writing their own song. Piano students follow a level-based Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum.

Is The Davis Academy of Music award-winning?

Yes. The Davis Academy of Music was voted #1 Music Lessons in Bloomington in the Best of Bloomington / Herald-Times Community Votes in both 2024 and 2025.

Who teaches the lessons?

Our coaches are led by founder Dr. Craig Michael Davis, who holds a doctorate in composition from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and taught music theory and film scoring there as an adjunct lecturer. Meet the team on our coaches page.

Do you help students prepare for ISSMA and college auditions?

Yes. Our coaches prepare students for ISSMA events and for college-level music study.

Do you rent musical instruments?

Yes. Our rent-to-own program starts at $29/month (student), $39/month (standard) or $49/month (semi-professional) on a 36-month plan, for violins, violas, cellos, guitars, keyboards, flutes, clarinets, brass and more. We can deliver to local schools. See rent-to-own instruments.

Do you offer piano tuning?

Yes. We offer full-service piano tuning, voicing, regulation and repair in Bloomington and southern Indiana. Book a piano tuning.

What are your hours?

Monday–Wednesday 3–8 PM and Thursday–Friday 3–7 PM.

How do I sign up?

Enroll 100% online. You'll get a free account to manage your schedule, pay for lessons and see notes from your coach, and we'll reach out with available lesson times within one business day.

Ready to start? Enroll online or call 812-727-4441.