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 at the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Schools and Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church.
With our faculty of 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 personalized instruction in:
WIND | Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe
BRASS | Euphonium, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trumbone, Tuba
GUITAR & PERCUSSION | Bass, Drums, Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele
STRINGS | Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Violin
PIANO & VOICE
SUMMER SEMESTER
JULY–AUGUST
Summer Semester Schedule
Semester 2026 Schedule: Individualized Music Lessons
June 29–August 21, 2026
Mondays–Fridays, between 3:30–8pm
Make Ups:
Due to the shorter semester, there are no makeup weeks.
Missed lessons do not roll over nor are they refunded.
Summer Fees & Policies
Fees & Registration
Private lesson fees for Summer semester are due at the time of registration. Registration for Summer 2026 lessons are now open!
30 min x 4 lessons – $205 | 45 min x 4 lessons – $270 | 60 min x 4 lessons – $335
30 min x 6 lessons – $295 | 45 min x 6 lessons – $395 | 60 min x 6 lessons – $490
30 min x 8 lessons – $385 | 45 min x 8 lessons – $515 | 60 min x 8 lessons – $645
Additional Fees:
Fall & Spring: $25 Registration Fee; Summer: $20 Registration Fee
Policies & Procedures
By enrolling in RiverArts’ Music Program, you agree to abide by our Summer policies which are available in the registration form.
FALL SEMESTER 2026
SEPTEMBER–JANUARY
Fall Semester Schedule
Fall Semester 2026 Schedule: Individualized Music Lessons
September 8,2026–January 15, 2027 (16 weeks)
Mondays–Fridays, between 3:30–8pm
Recitals will be scheduled for the week of January 11, 2027
Make Ups:
Qualifying Make-Ups for this semester may be scheduled the weeks of January 18–29, 2027.
Missed lessons do not roll over nor are they refunded. Please review RiverArts’ policies below for more information.
Please note, lessons will not take place on the following dates:
Monday, September 7: Labor Day
Monday, September 21: Yom Kippur
Monday, October 12: Indigenous People’s Day
Wednesday, November 11: Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 19: Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 23–Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 21–Friday, January 1: Holiday Recess
Monday, January 18: MLK Jr. Day
Fall Fees & Policies
Fees & Registration
Private lesson fees per 16-week Fall & Spring semesters are due at the beginning of the semester. Registration for Fall 2026 lessons are now open!
30 min – $775 | 45 min – $1055 | 60 min – $1,335
Additional Fees:
Fall & Spring: $25 Registration Fee; Summer: $20 Registration Fee
Partial scholarships are available upon request for Fall & Spring semesters. Please complete a scholarship application here.
Policies & Procedures
By enrolling in RiverArts’ Music Program, you agree to abide by our policies and procedures available here.
Partial scholarships are available according to need. To be considered for a scholarship for Spring 2026, please apply by January 5, 2026.
Scholarship awards may only be applied towards full semester lessons.
Contact Information & Additional Lessons
If you have questions about the Music Program or wish to add additional music lessons outside of the semester programs please email musicprogram@riverarts.org