Business Details
Expert Music Lessons for All Ages in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Music School has been dedicated to nurturing musical talent since its founding, offering comprehensive instruction for students of all ages. Our team of highly qualified instructors brings decades of teaching and performance experience, specializing in personalized lessons that adapt to individual learning styles and musical preferences. We provide flexible scheduling with in-person and online options, six days a week, complemented by free weekly theory classes and numerous performance opportunities.Our state-of-the-art facility features technologically advanced teaching spaces and a comfortable waiting area with observation capabilities. We emphasize both technical proficiency and artistic expression, offering instruction in piano, guitar, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. With month-to-month enrollment and no long-term contracts, we focus on creating a positive, engaging environment where students develop lifelong musical skills.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Training
Strings Instruction
Drum Lessons
Online Lessons
Brass Lessons
Saxophone Lessons
Clarinet Lessons
Preschool Music
Highlights and features
- Our instructors have over 30 years of combined teaching experience
- Offering lessons six days weekly from 9am-8pm with flexible scheduling
- Free weekly theory classes included with all lesson packages
- Multiple performance opportunities including 2 formal recitals annually
- Month-to-month lessons with no long-term contracts required
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano instructors teach classical, rock, and popular music styles while developing sight-reading, technique, and theory skills. Students learn on modern keyboards with touch-sensitive response and sustain pedals. Teachers incorporate favorite songs into lessons while building fundamental abilities that support lifelong musical growth.
Guitar Lessons
Instruction covers rock, blues, country, and classical styles for electric and acoustic guitar. Beginners learn chords, scales, and basic songs while developing proper technique. Advanced students explore complex arrangements and improvisation. Teachers help with instrument setup and maintenance while fostering musical creativity through personalized lesson plans.
Voice Training
Private voice lessons focus on breath control, vocal range expansion, and proper technique for rock, pop, country, and musical theater styles. Students develop ear training, enunciation, and performance skills while learning to emulate favorite artists or cultivate unique vocal identities through structured yet engaging instruction.
Strings Instruction
Violin and viola lessons teach reading music and playing by ear across classical and fiddle styles. Instructors help students select appropriate instrument sizes while developing proper bowing technique and finger placement. Lessons incorporate favorite songs while building fundamental skills that support school orchestra participation and solo performances.
Drum Lessons
Drum instruction covers rock, jazz, funk, and metal styles using professional drum kits. Students learn technical exercises to improve speed and coordination while exploring favorite drum parts. Teachers provide guidance on practice equipment selection and noise reduction solutions for home practice environments.
People
Dr. Lynette Browne
Founder and Owner
Doctor of Musical Arts from University of Miami with 30+ years teaching experience. Specializes in early childhood music education and piano instruction. Former Indiana State University faculty member and community music center director.
Dana Williamson
Strings Instructor
Bachelor's in Music Education from Indiana State University. 9 years teaching middle school strings. Concertmistress of Terre Haute Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra with extensive performance experience in classical and electric string ensembles.
Tim Bennett
Guitar Instructor
Ball State University graduate with 15+ years musical experience. Former church music director teaching adults, teens, and children. Specializes in guitar instruction and music theory fundamentals.
Questions
What music styles can I learn at Terre Haute Music School?
We teach all styles including rock, pop, jazz, country, worship, blues, and classical across all instruments.
Are your instructors qualified to teach music lessons?
All instructors have teaching experience and professional performance backgrounds, with some having toured nationally and internationally.
Do you offer online music lessons?
Yes, we provide high-quality online lessons with the same instructors and curriculum as in-person sessions.
What age groups do you accept for lessons?
We teach students from age 1 through senior citizens with specialized programs for different developmental stages.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
We offer 2 formal recitals, 11 mini-recitals, and multiple community performance opportunities annually at no extra cost.
Can parents without musical experience help children practice?
Yes, teachers provide specific practice guidance and weekly lesson notes to help non-musical parents support learning.
