Now in its sixth decade, our popular RiverArts Music Program pairs students with instructors who are among the metropolitan area’s finest musicians. Our goal is to make individual instruction convenient, affordable, and accessible. Lessons take place during after-school hours and weekends at the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Schools and Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church.
With our faculty of over 20 professional musicians, we serve more than 300 adults and children each year. We also present performance opportunities at various times throughout the year.
We offer instruction for the following instruments:
WINDS & BRASS
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Oboe
- Saxophone
- Bassoon
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Euphonium
GUITAR & PERCUSSION
- Guitar
- Ukulele
- Bass
- Drums
- Harmonica
STRINGS & HARP
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Double Bass
PIANO & VOICE
- Piano
- Voice
Semester Information
The year is divided into three semesters, Fall, Spring, and Summer. The Fall and Spring semesters consist of 16 weekly lessons each, with two makeup weeks scheduled at the end. The Summer semester is shorter, and the number of weeks vary depending upon space availability. During the school year, classes are held on all days that school is in session. When school is closed, including snow days, no music lessons are given. Adult lesson times are coordinated with the instructor.
Spring Semester 2025 Schedule: Individualized Music Lessons
January 27–May 30, 2025 (16 weeks)
Mondays–Fridays, between 3:30–8pm
Qualifying Make-Ups may be scheduled the week of June 2 and June 9, 2025.
Please note, lessons will not take place on the following dates:
Monday, January 20 | MLK, Jr. Day – schools closed
Wednesday, January 29 | Lunar New Year – schools closed
Monday, February 17–Friday, February 21 | Winter Recess – schools closed
Monday, March 31 | Eid al-Fitr – schools closed
Monday, April 14–Friday, April 18 | Spring Break – schools closed
Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day – schools closed
Fees & Registration
Private lesson fees per 16-week Fall & Spring semesters are due at the beginning of the semester. Registration for Spring 2025 lessons are now open!
30 min – $750
45 min – $1030
60 min – $1,310
Additional Fees:
Fall & Spring: $35 Registration Fee; Summer: $20 Registration Fee
Partial scholarships are available upon request for Fall & Spring semesters
Contact Information
Contact: Dr. Claudia Knafo, Music Program Manager
Email: MusicProgram@riverarts.org