The Wharton Performing Arts School offers private lessons to students looking for one-on-one attention.
Private lessons are one of the most efficient ways of studying an instrument or honing vocal techniques for students of all ages and abilities. Returning student? Click here to enroll in private lessons.
Schedule a Free Consultation
We will happily schedule a consultation within one business day of your contact.
Why Take Private Lessons at PAS?
Students develop technical proficiency and fluency through instruction that is individualized. They develop a high level of musicianship that enables them to progress at their own pace.
Whether you are an experienced musician or a beginner student looking to pick up a new instrument, PAS’ private lessons will help you reach your goals.
Our packages include:
- Summer Private Lessons: Summer is a great time to start a new instrument or continue your studies with our Six Week Summer Semester! Lessons are scheduled at the mutual availability of student and instructor. Summer Semester packages are flexible and can be prorated for any number of lessons to fit your summer schedule. Lessons may also be taken twice a week for a more intensive lesson experience. Contact the Student Services Office for details at (908) 790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org. LEARN MORE HERE.
- Options for online or in-person lessons
- Both instruments and voice including piano, guitar, ukulele, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and harp
- Options for 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons
- Packages of 11, 16, or 32 lessons which include one student recital per semester
- Flexible scheduling with lesson times available year-round. September through June: Monday through Thursday 10am-9pm, Fridays 10am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-6pm. Summer Lessons available Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-5pm)
- Music lessons catered to the student’s preferred musical genre, including classical, rock, jazz, pop, and blues
Students can also take part in additional opportunities to advance their skills including:
- Juries for those students wanting extra feedback
- Honors Recitals (by acceptance only)
- Annual Master Classes, Workshops, and Webinars with distinguished guest artists
- Suzuki Halloween Playdown a fun annual event for violin students to perform together in costume
Schedule a Free Consultation
We will happily schedule a consultation within one business day of your contact.
How to Enroll
Whether or not you have an instrument in mind, we will guide you to select the lesson package that matches your or your student’s interests and goals.
Step 01
Schedule a free consultation to discuss goals and determine the instrument, instructor, and lesson time that best fits you or your student. You may also schedule a tour of our facilities.
Step 02
Register here for the lessons package and pay your fee based on the course determined at your consultation.
Step 03
You will receive a follow-up email/call to confirm your first lesson and ongoing schedule. If you haven’t already, please purchase or rent the instrument to begin.
If you are participating in virtual private lessons, please download and set up a free account with Zoom. In-person courses are taken at 60 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
Cost and Financial Aid
View tuition fees based on length of the lesson and season.
As New Jersey’s largest community music education center, we believe that arts education should be available to everyone regardless of the ability to pay. We offer sibling discounts, flexible lesson packages, and financial assistance (100% of eligible private lesson students receive tuition benefits). For more information, contact info@whartonarts.org. CLICK HERE for the Financial Assistance form.
The Wharton Arts Scholarship Fund awards tuition assistance for our performing arts education programs based on merit and financial need each year. The fund is made possible by generous donations from our community. For more information, contact info@whartonarts.org.
WAnt to try lessons?
PAS offers new students or current students wanting to learn a secondary instrument four significantly discounted intro lessons.
