Boulder Symphony Music Academy (BSMA) offers private and group lessons with the finest musicians in the Front Range. Lesson lengths are 30, 45, and 60 minutes.
We offer discounted trial lessons—register here!
If you don’t see an instrument you’re interested in, let us know at MusicAcademy@BoulderSymphony.org.
Voice lessons, also known as singing lessons, are sessions with a professional vocal coach or teacher intended to improve an individual’s singing abilities. These sessions typically cover various areas, including pitch, tone, vocal range, breath control, vocal health, and performance skills. The aim is to enhance the student’s vocal technique and musicality.
Taking conducting lessons is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in leadership, musicianship, and communication. Conducting is the art of guiding and directing an ensemble of musicians, and it requires a deep understanding of music theory, interpretation, and performance. Learning to conduct requires dedication, practice, and the guidance of a qualified teacher.
The Alexander Technique is an educational process created by Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869–1955), a Shakespearean orator who developed the method while trying to address his own problems with voice loss during performances. The technique is a type of teaching that helps people unlearn harmful postural and movement habits and replace them with more efficient and less stressful ways of moving.
The Alexander Technique isn’t just about posture but about improving how we use our bodies. Used by people of all ages and abilities to enhance performance in all activities, the unique method teaches people how to stop using unnecessary muscular and mental tension levels during everyday life.
The technique is often taught one on one with a certified Alexander Technique teacher. The teacher uses verbal instructions and gentle hands-on guidance to help students find ease and balance within themselves in simple movements and positions such as sitting, standing, and walking.
30-minute: $165/month
45-minute: $260/month
60-minute: $306/month
30-minute: $175/month
45-minute: $276/month
60-minute: $324/month
30-minute: $175/month
45-minute: $276/month
60-minute: $324/month
30-minute: $162
45-minute: $243
60-minute: $324
30-minute: $266
45-minute: $399
60-minute: $531
30-minute: $250/month
45-minute: $406/month
60-minute: $478/month
Tuition is paid in 10 payments, which covers 32 weekly lessons and two community events. Billing is on the first of the month. August’s tuition payment is required at the time of registration.
Recital Fee: A $33 recital fee will be charged for students wanting to perform in the semester recital.
Duplicate Billing: Only one party will be billed per student. Duplicate bills and split payments are the responsibility of the registering guardian.
You can learn more about BSMA tuition and policies here.
Stay up to date with Boulder Symphony Music Academy events, from holiday breaks to end-of-semester recitals.
Summer 2025: May 25 – August 17
Fall 2025 Semester: August 18 – December 13
Thanksgiving Break (no lessons): November 24 – 28
Winter Recital: December 6
Make-up Week: December 15 – 19
Winter Break (no lessons): December 21 – January 9
Spring 2026 Semester: January 12 – May 9
Spring Break (no lessons): March 16 – 20
Spring Recital: May 2
Make-up Week: May 11 – 15
Summer 2026: May 26 – August 17
Boulder Symphony Music Academy is excited to offer scholarships to music students in need. Scholarships cover tuition for weekly private music lessons in any instrument for the school year. Scholarships will be awarded in the order that applications are received, pending availability. Any school-age student is welcome to apply here.
Boulder Symphony & Music Academy is proud to be partnered with the Jared Music Foundation to offer JMF scholarships to students in need. JMF’s mission is to bring those dynamic and impactful feelings of creating and experiencing music into the community by expanding access to instruments and music education and coming together over music and art to honor and celebrate Jared. To apply for one of these scholarships, visit the link here.
Will there be any food/drinks provided for campers?
For all summer camps, there will be an allocated snack time, approximately halfway through the camp. Campers are responsible for bringing their own snacks and drinks. Boulder Symphony Music Academy can provide water. For group classes, there is no allocated snack time.
What is your cancellation policy?
All summer camp and group class sales are final.
Do you offer scholarships or discounts?
We offer a 10% sibling discount for summer camps only.
Do I need to bring my own instruments?
If you already have an instrument appropriate for a group class, you are welcome to bring it. Otherwise, instruments are provided for group classes and summer camps.
Is there before and after care?
We are unable to offer before and after care at this time.
Where are you located?
Boulder Symphony Music Academy is located on the east side of the 4730 building. Just head up the stairs and we are located on the right! If you have any trouble finding us, please give us a call at 720-328-8286. A helpful landmark for locating BSMA is Hummingbird Hair Studio; we are located directly above.
Is this building accessible?
Boulder Symphony Music Academy is located on the second floor of the building. Currently, we are only accessible via stairs; there is no ramp or elevator. The music studios inside of our building are only accessible via an additional staircase.
