Music Lessons in Okemos, MI | Okemos Music Academy
Just 1 mile off I‑96, Exit 110 — 2220 University Park Dr, Okemos, MI
Call or text 517‑664‑1110
Music lessons in Okemos, MI · ages 5 and up

One-on-one music lessons, matched to your student.

Guitar, piano, drums, voice, violin, and more — every lesson is private and built around the age, experience, and goals of your student. One mile off I‑96 at Exit 110 in Okemos.

25 yrs
Teaching Okemos families
450+
Students currently enrolled
$0
Upfront payments or contracts
Student taking a private music lesson at Okemos Music Academy
Every instrument, one roofPhotos throughout this page are real students in our Okemos studio.
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Request info about music lessons

Tell us which instrument you're interested in — name, phone, and email is all we need — and someone from our team will reach out shortly to help you get started.

Prefer to talk it through? Call or text 517‑664‑1110.

Why families choose us

Private lessons, matched to the student in front of us

We believe the best way to learn music is one-on-one. Every lesson is tailored to age, experience, personality, and learning style — ages five through adult, beginner through advanced.

Every instrument, one roof

Guitar, piano, drums, voice, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, brass, and woodwinds, all taught in the same Okemos studio.

Truly one-on-one

Private lessons only. Your teacher's full attention goes to your student, every single week.

Every style welcome

Rock, pop, jazz, country, worship, blues, and classical — built around the music your student wants to play.

The Musical Ladder System

Our own method of music education — students earn wristbands, trophies, and certificates as they progress.

Month-to-month, always

No contracts, no annual material fees, no semester minimums. Leave whenever you need to.

Staffed 7 days a week

A real person answers, schedules, and helps — not an answering machine. Lessons run seven days a week too.

Young student practicing piano with a teacher at Okemos Music Academy Student taking a voice lesson at Okemos Music Academy Student learning violin at Okemos Music Academy Student practicing drums at Okemos Music Academy

Students at our Okemos studio — 2220 University Park Dr, one mile off I-96 Exit 110.

25+ teachers, every instrument

Taught by musicians who've actually done it

Our faculty trained at institutions like Berklee College of Music, Michigan State University, the University of Miami, and the University of North Texas, with performance experience across the US, Europe, Asia, and beyond — including performances for three different U.S. presidents.

Student taking a ukulele lesson at Okemos Music Academy

Instruments we teach

Whatever your student wants to play, odds are we teach it, all under one roof.

Guitar Piano Voice Drums Violin Viola Cello Stand-up bass Ukulele Mandolin Banjo Saxophone Clarinet Flute Trumpet Trombone French horn
Only here

The Musical Ladder System

Our own method of music education keeps students motivated between lessons. As they pass musical tests, students earn full-color wristbands, trophies, and certificates — something to show off, and a reason to practice.

When a test is coming up, students practice more, parents notice the progress, and teachers see it pay off. It's a small thing that makes a real difference.

Student showing off a Musical Ladder System wristband and trophy at Okemos Music Academy
Getting started

Simple pricing, no surprises

Lessons run seven days a week and are scheduled at the same time weekly, so it becomes a real habit — not a scramble.

$36 / 30-minute lesson
  • Registration (individual)$30 / year
  • Registration (family)$60 / year
  • Contracts or minimumsNone
  • Recital participation fee$0

What will my student actually learn?

Your teacher asks about your favorite type of music and builds goals around it together with you. Complete beginners are always welcome.

How long does it take to learn an instrument?

There's no set answer, but with regular practice, a basic level of playing is common within a few months.

I have no musical background — can I help my child practice?

Yes. Your teacher can give you simple ways to support practice at home, even without any musical experience of your own.

How are teachers matched to students?

We match you based on age, experience, and the instrument and style you want to learn, usually within a week.

Easy to find, easy to start.

We're right off the highway with plenty of parking, shopping, and restaurants nearby — so pickup and drop-off never feels like a chore.

Okemos Music Academy

2220 University Park Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
1 mile off I‑96, Exit 110

Lesson & office hours

Mon–Thurs 1:00–8:30pm
Fri 12:30–7:00pm · Sat 9:00am–3:00pm · Sun 12:00–5:00pm