Southbury CT

Founded in 2010, The Southbury Music Studio provides high-quality affordable musical instruction for youth and adults. Our dedicated teachers draw on their strong educational and professional backgrounds to deliver individualized instruction.

In addition to personal music lessons, we also assist with selecting school band instruments and offer instrument rental options. You may also purchase a wide range of instrument supplies, including sheet music, reeds, and strings.

Parents who encourage their children to play a musical instrument help positively shape their lives beyond tone and tenor. They provide them with the opportunity to strengthen the brain and build success in virtually every other aspect of their lives.

A case in point features the results of a three-year partnership between Education Through Music and Metis Associates and the impact musical programming had school attendance, academic performance, and the overall school climate.

A comparative study was conducted between 2021 and 2024 within NYC public schools between ETM schools and those that were similarly matched by demographics and neighborhood composition.

The study revealed the following results.

ETM schools’ ELA performance was 13-17 percentage points higher than those of non-ETM schools.

ETM outperformed non-ETM schools mathematically by 3-17 percentage points across all three years.

ETM schools reported 13-17 percentage points lower absenteeism than the comparison schools across all three years.

While research continues, there is a growing body of evidence that supports the positive connection between learning a musical instrument and the improved mental and emotional health of children.

A 2015 National Institutes of Health study supports the direct correlation between music and improved ELA scores. The results support the hypothesis that music strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, rhyming skills, auditory processing, and overall cognition.

Research reported in phys.org supports the concept that active participation in learning an instrument offers long-term cognitive benefits, improving math skills in children and adults. However, the article noted that music training was particularly effective with elementary-age children and early math readiness

A recent Save the Music Foundation article examines how incorporating music into the educational curriculum can positively impact absenteeism in multiple ways:

• Improves a sense of belonging
• Enhances motivation and personal expression
• Supports a greater sense of well-being

The initial benefits of studying music with a personal instructor, such as a customized curriculum and immediate feedback, evolve into valuable lifelong advantages.

Individuals who begin studying music as children improve memory retention, develop organizational skills, and enhance auditory processing and pattern recognition necessary for language development and reading.

Regularly scheduled lessons that are tailored to the student’s needs foster self-discipline by teaching that success is achieved through continued effort. Improved skill development through one-on-one musical instruction reduces anxiety while building self-esteem.

A dedicated personal instructor catches mistakes and corrects them before they become bad habits. Individualized training also allows personalized focus on the genres and techniques that matter most to the individual, fostering greater appreciation for and comprehension of music theory.

At some point in the musical development journey, the student will surely join others and combine talents through ensembles, bands, and other performance opportunities. Musicians learn collaboration and teamwork through a shared goal.

Recognizing verbal and nonverbal cues through active listening, intonational shifts, and directorial guidance enhance communication skills and personal interactions with others.

While there’s not a definitive age to begin music lessons, children between the ages of 5 and 7 typically have greater success with focus and dexterity than younger students.  The following is very general guidance for the ages one might consider for the different types of musical training or instruments.

• Ages 3-4: Music introduction through singing and movement
• Ages 4-5: Beginning piano or violin lessons
• Ages 6-7: Voice, drums and most other instruments
• Ages 7-9: Band instruments, such as clarinet, flute, and guitar

Offering a rich combined background of education, training, and diverse professional experiences, The Southbury Music Studio’s dedicated teachers encourage students to embrace their unique voice through the power of musical self-expression.

Our expertise includes classically trained vocalists and pianists, composers, and artists who’ve showcased their talents through performances that encompass the symphony, jazz ensembles, cover bands, and musicals.

We provide instruction in the following areas:

• Vocals
• Piano
• Strings
• Guitar
• Woodwinds
• Brass
• Percussion

Conveniently located in Southbury Plaza at the intersection of Route 6 and I-84, The Southbury Music Studio offers flexible scheduling for in-person instruction and a comprehensive selection of supplies and instrument rentals.

With the exception of a $25 electronic diagnostics charge on electric guitars, our expert technicians offer free estimates on woodwind, brass, and string instrument repairs. We also restring guitars and ukuleles. We recommend bringing your school instrument in at the end of the school year to keep it in top shape.

Offering youth and adult music lessons, the school’s accomplished vocalists and musicians provide individualized instruction tailored to meet your needs.

A case in point features the results of a three-year partnership between Education Through Music and Metis Associates and the impact musical programming had (missing the word “ON”) school attendance, academic performance, and the overall school climate.

We offer one on one lessons for the cost of:

• 30 minute lesson- $40
• 45 minute lesson- $60
• 60 minute lesson- $80

Most students begin with half-hour lessons; however, more advanced students may wish to extend their time beyond an hour.

Contact a knowledgeable member of our staff today to begin your life-changing musical journey.