School Year Music Classes!

Give your child—or yourself—the gift of music with personalized instruction in a supportive, inspiring environment. Pick and choose your classes from below and register online!

Private & Group Music at APA!

The 2026-2027 School Year: September 8th – June 14th

September Registration is Open!

Private Music Lessons (Ages 5–Adult)

Our private lessons are personalized and beginner-friendly. Each lesson is a 30-minute, one-on-one session held once per week at a reserved time.
We offer flexible scheduling, including daytime lessons ideal for homeschool families and adults, along with after-school, evening, and Saturday options. If you don’t see a time that fits your schedule, please complete our Private Lesson Interest Form and we will contact you when openings become available.

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Group Music Classes

School-Year Classes | Ages 6+
Our school-year group music classes run September–June and include options such as Intro to Music, Intro to Piano, and Glee Pop Choir. See class descriptions and available times below.

6-Week Mini Sessions | Ages 4–7
Looking for music classes for our younger students? We offer fun, beginner-friendly 6-week mini sessions for ages 4–7 throughout the year.
Scroll down to “6 Week Group Music Classes” to see current offerings.

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Session & Tuition Information

Group & private lessons follow our School-Year Session from September through mid-June. We also offer an 8-week Summer Session, with registration opening in April. Registration for private lessons remains open as long as spots are available. If you begin classes or lessons mid-month, tuition is prorated. Monthly tuition is billed on the 15th, and a membership fee is required at enrollment.
See below for more details and openings for either of our locations.
Need to miss a lesson? Read our Private Lesson Make-Up Policy HERE.

Sales: To use a Promo Code, you must create an account and signup in our Parent Portal HERE.

2026-2027 Group Music Classes Ages 6+

Intro to Piano (Ages 6-10)

Intro to Piano follows a semester-based curriculum designed to help students develop confidence at the keyboard through progressive instruction. Students will learn to read music, understand the layout of the keyboard, and play recognizable songs while building toward an end-of-semester concert performance. Students who continue into the next semester will continue advancing their skills with new material and increasingly challenging music rather than repeating the same curriculum.

Tuition: $62 per month. Your first payment of $77 includes a one-time $15 supply fee. All remaining monthly tuition payments are $62, with your final payment due May 15, unless you withdraw according to our withdrawal policy.

Performance: Enrolled students can perform in our end-of-semester concerts in December and June. Because each semester builds progressively, we encourage students to remain enrolled through the performance for the best educational experience.

Location: APA Franklin
Meets:
–Age 6-8: Mondays @ 7:00-7:30 pm, or
–Age 6-8: Saturdays @ 11:00-11:30 am, or
–Age 8-10: Mondays @ 7:30-8:00 pm, or
–Age 8-10: Saturdays @ 11:30 am-12:00 pm

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Glee Pop Choir (Ages 8-11)

This is a beginner show choir class in which students will learn to sing and perform together with simple choreography. Students will choose two songs per semester to perform at APA’s music recitals. Each week students will work on basic singing techniques, while learning performance skills that will help them build the necessary confidence needed to perform together for a live audience. Throughout the year, students will gain team-building and leadership skills, while making fun social connections.

6 Week Group Music Classes - Ages 4-7

Little Music Makers: Sing, Move, & Play (Ages: 4-6 and 5-7)

Using the acclaimed First Steps in Music curriculum, students will explore music through singing, rhythm activities, movement games, and creative play!

Session Dates:
Session I: Sept. 14-Oct. 24
Session II: Oct. 26-Dec. 12 (No Classes Nov. 25-28) *Students in Wednesday-Saturday classes will have their session pushed out one week to accommodate the week we are closed for Thanksgiving Break.
Session III: Jan. 4-Feb. 13
Session IV: Feb. 15- April 3rd (No Classes March 22-27)
Session V: April 5- May 15

*Only the 2 most recent sessions are visible below to enroll (for readability). If you wish to enroll in a future session that you don’t see, just give us a call at 414-768-0101!

2026-2027 DAYTIME/Homeschool Private Lessons

2026-2027 Private Music Lessons - Oak Creek

Our Private Music Lessons are in high demand. If you do not see a time slot below that works for you, please complete our Interest Form and we will contact you periodically with current openings.
Fill Out The Private Music Interest Form HERE!

2026-2027 Private Music Lessons - Franklin

2025-2026 Private Music Lessons - Oak Creek

2025-2026 Private Music Lessons - Franklin

2025-2026 DAYTIME/Homeschool Private Lessons

Pricing

Annual Membership fee: $40 individual / $50 max for families*
Tuition Costs: Listed tuition prices refer to the monthly fee. To avoid those “surprise” high-cost months (like months with five weeks), we use a flat-rate system. Instead of charging you a different amount every single month based on the calendar, we take the total cost of all lessons for the entire school year and divide that total into 10 equal payments.
-The monthly fee will remain the same whether it is a long or short lesson month.
-You will stay enrolled each month throughout the session unless you notify our office otherwise.
-Tuition must be paid by automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment. Tuition will be debited on the fifteenth of every month to pre-pay for the upcoming month with your last payment on 5/15 (for the school year session).
Registration: Payment for the first month (and any applicable membership fees) are due at the time of registration to hold the class spot.
Our School Year Schedule stays consistent throughout the 10 month school year (September-June), but you are only committed on a month-to-month basis. Classes meet once a week. Almost all of our students stay the entire year so they are able to participate in both of our exciting performances in December and June! To withdraw from any classes a parent or guardian must complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the front desk by the 14th of the previous month to discontinue any classes or private lessons. If you do NOT notify us by the 14th of the previous month, tuition will be charged on the 15th and cannot be refunded. All withdrawals require a 2-week notice.

Process

Existing Customer Portal Login – log in using your email address to register for Classes. You can also reset your password if needed.

New Customers:
New to our Portal? Watch this quick video to see how to access and manage your account with us: Watch Video

Click on the link next to the class you would like to register your first child for. A secure registration form will open.
Complete the form and submit with your credit card information. Our office staff will review your registration and make any necessary adjustments to your registration fee or tuition fee.
Once all discounts are applied, your credit card will be charged and you will receive notification of your payment within 1-3 business days.
First month’s payment is required to complete the registration along with our yearly membership fee. Tuition will be prorated if you start after the 1st of the month.

APA reserves the right to change, combine, or cancel classes based on enrollment. We will contact you if this situation should arise and work with you to find another class for your child.

Calendar

Our 2026-2027 School Year Session starts September 8th – Monday, June 14th.
Click here to view our full calendar!

Discounts

Please note, discounts are applied manually by the front-desk before your billing cycle begins.

Multiple classes a week: 2nd class receives $10 off, 3rd class and any additional class receives $15 off.
Sibling Discount: $5 off the less expensive class.

Additional Music Info

Instruments:
Students must bring their own instrument to each lesson, except for piano and voice students who may use the studio instruments.
Guitar & Violin Rentals:
Teachers recommend renting or purchasing a guitar, with youth sizes available for younger students.
For violin, teachers recommend renting rather than buying for younger children, since they quickly outgrow sizes and rentals can be exchanged as the student grows.
Books:
Students must bring their lesson books each week. Books can be purchased through APA.
Practice Expectations:
Practice recommendations vary by teacher. Most encourage daily practice and will share specific goals for each student.
Parent Involvement:
Parents of students under age 6 are encouraged to attend lessons, as younger learners often benefit from additional support. Your child’s teacher will let you know whether they prefer parents to attend every lesson.
Consistent parent involvement—both in lessons and at-home practice—is a key part of student success. Teachers will provide specific guidance on how to practice effectively, and parents are encouraged to help monitor practice at home, especially for younger students. Here are some general practice tips!

About APA!

The Academy of Performing Arts (APA) is the largest performing arts school in Metro Milwaukee! We offer group dance, music, and theatre (drama/acting) classes to students ages 2-18, as well as private music lessons for students of any age! Our performing arts academy has two locations! Find us in Oak Creek and Franklin, Wisconsin. The Academy of Performing Arts has been in business since 2005, and is on a mission to build happy, healthy, responsible kids – through arts education. See you on the stage!

6 week group music: