Melbourne has music schools for young beginners, adult learners, exam candidates and emerging performers. Students can choose private or group lessons in voice, piano, guitar, drums, strings, woodwind, music theory and electronic production.
Alla’s Music Studio stands out as one of the leading choices in this Melbourne list, with more than 10 years of teaching experience and lessons for children and adults. The wider directory also covers specialist vocal studios, production schools, performance programs and local academies across Melbourne.
Alla’s Music Studio
Alla’s Music Studio provides private music lessons for children and adults in Bentleigh East, Melbourne. Founded by Alla Guberman, the music school has supported more than 5,000 students and delivered over 20,000 lessons during more than 10 years of operation. Its 22 teachers work across 10 teaching rooms, with more than 550 students attending each week.
Families receive clear tuition choices, flexible scheduling and access to teacher profiles before choosing a program. The school also holds organised student concerts that allow families to see learners’ progress.
Services offered include:
- Piano lessons
- Violin, viola, cello and double bass lessons
- Guitar, bass guitar and ukulele lessons
- Drum lessons
- Singing lessons
- Saxophone, clarinet, flute and recorder lessons
- Trumpet lessons
- Music theory lessons
- VCE, AMEB, ABRSM and Rockschool exam preparation
- Instrument hire, music book sales and student concerts
Phone: 0422 835 857
Website: allasmusicstudio.com.au
Sinobeats Music School
Sinobeats Music School provides Western and Chinese music education from its Camberwell studio. The school focuses on cross-cultural learning and explores music that combines Eastern and Western traditions.
Students can learn traditional Chinese instruments, including the guzheng, or develop skills in Western music. Its early music education and small-group classes also give families different ways to introduce children to music.
Services offered include:
- Chinese instrument lessons
- Guzheng lessons
- Western music lessons
- Early music education
- Small-group music classes
- Cross-cultural music education
Phone: (03) 7008 5007
Website: https://www.sinobeats.com.au/
AML Golden Voice Studio
AML Golden Voice Studio specialises in vocal tuition from its South Melbourne location. Founder Antonio Maria Lancuba teaches the Open Natural Singing method to children and adults across classical and contemporary styles.
The studio supports singers who want to improve breathing, tuning, vocal range, tone and register transitions. Students can also access instrumental tuition, music theory and online lessons.
Services offered include:
- Singing lessons
- Open Natural Singing lessons
- Vocal coaching
- Vocal therapy
- Speech therapy
- Piano lessons
- Guitar lessons
- Music theory
- Private group singing lessons
- Online vocal lessons
Phone: 0402 433 435 / (03) 9041 5191
Email: antonio@goldenvoicestudio.com.au
Website: https://www.goldenvoicestudio.com.au/
Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre is a Southbank performance venue that also delivers music learning and artist-development programs. Its education work connects students, teachers and emerging musicians with workshops, performances and professional mentors.
Programs include Accelerando, a year-long opportunity for eligible Victorian government secondary students in Years 11 and 12. Participants receive workshops, private lessons, mentoring, concert access and an opportunity to perform at the Centre.
Services offered include:
- Music workshops
- Young artist development
- Private mentoring sessions
- Educational performances
- School programs
- Professional artist programs
- Emerging artist programs
- Concert presentations
- Venue hire
- Community music programs
Phone: (03) 9699 3333
Email: boxoffice@melbournerecital.com.au
Website: https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/
Caroline Springs School of Music
Caroline Springs School of Music and Drama operates from Ravenhall and teaches students from Caroline Springs and surrounding western suburbs. Its lesson range covers instruments, singing, ensembles, examinations and drama.
Families can choose tuition in common instruments such as piano, guitar, drums and violin or explore options such as bouzouki, cello and woodwind. The school also provides toddler music, audition preparation and group performance programs.
Services offered include:
- Piano and keyboard lessons
- Guitar and bass lessons
- Singing lessons
- Violin and string lessons
- Drum lessons
- Woodwind lessons
- Bouzouki lessons
- Toddler music program
- Band and ensemble workshops
- Drama lessons
Phone: [Not publicly listed]
Email: carolinespringsmusic@gmail.com
Website: https://www.carolinespringsschoolofmusic.com.au/
Viva School of Music
Viva School of Music teaches children and adults from studios in Camberwell and Blackburn. Its teachers work with beginners, intermediate students and advanced musicians across classical, contemporary and jazz styles.
One-to-one lessons are available for a broad selection of instruments, while group options include choirs, rhythm classes and rock bands. The school also assists students with examinations, auditions, songwriting and music theory.
Services offered include:
- Piano lessons
- Singing lessons
- Guitar lessons
- Drum lessons
- Violin and viola lessons
- Cello lessons
- Woodwind lessons
- Songwriting
- Music theory
- Exam and audition preparation
Phone: 0402 884 232
Email: hello@vivamusic.com.au
Website: https://www.vivamusic.com.au/
School of Loving Music
School of Loving Music provides music tuition from Little Baillie Street in North Melbourne. Its practising musicians teach, compose and perform while adapting lessons to each student’s interests and learning needs.
The school offers tuition in voice and several popular instruments, with further options available by enquiry. Its facilities also include a sound-treated recording studio that can be hired for recording and training.
Services offered include:
- Singing lessons
- Piano lessons
- Guitar lessons
- Bass guitar lessons
- Violin lessons
- Saxophone lessons
- Band programs
- Recording studio hire
- Recording training
- NDIS music programs
Phone: (03) 9329 0503
Email: info@lovingmusic.com.au
Website: https://lovingmusic.com.au/
The Music Gym
The Music Gym provides adult music lessons from its Melbourne CBD studio. Its format gives busy adults access to structured guitar, piano and singing tuition without requiring previous musical experience.
Learners can select private tuition, group classes or focused eight-week courses. The studio also runs music-based team activities and social sessions for workplaces, couples and private groups.
Services offered include:
- Adult guitar lessons
- Adult piano lessons
- Adult singing lessons
- Private music lessons
- Group music lessons
- Eight-week music courses
- Corporate team activities
- Couple’s music lessons
- Teenage holiday courses
- Social music events
Phone: 0401 168 742
Email: hello@themusicgym.com.au
Website: https://themusicgym.com.au/
Hollier Music Academy
Hollier Music Academy is a private music school in Melbourne CBD that has provided tuition since 2008. The academy welcomes children, teenagers, adults and retirees, including people learning an instrument for the first time.
Private lessons combine repertoire, technique and music theory with an individual lesson plan. Available tuition covers contemporary popular music, classical guitar, classical piano and modern piano.
Services offered include:
- Guitar lessons
- Piano lessons
- Keyboard lessons
- Singing lessons
- Drum lessons
- Ukulele lessons
- Music theory
- Children’s music tuition
- Adult music tuition
- Private music lessons
Phone: 0492 953 650
Email: info@holliermusic.com.au
Website: https://www.holliermusic.com.au/
Ace Music Academy
Ace Music Academy provides instrumental and vocal education from Canterbury Road in Surrey Hills. The school combines teaching approaches from Australia, Europe, China and the United States to support steady musical development.
Teachers monitor each learner’s progress and work with students and parents on suitable goals. The broad lesson range covers strings, wind instruments, percussion, voice, music theory and examination preparation.
Services offered include:
- Piano lessons
- Violin and viola lessons
- Cello lessons
- Guitar and bass lessons
- Drum lessons
- Singing lessons
- Flute lessons
- Harp lessons
- Wind instrument lessons
- Music theory and exam preparation
Phone: 0493 180 080
Website: https://acemusicacademy.com.au/
Davies Music School
Davies Music School provides affordable music education for students in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The school works with learners at different stages and aims to help each student progress towards their musical goals.
Lessons include private instrumental tuition and selected group programs. Students can enrol through the school, while its administration team handles enquiries by phone and email during listed office hours.
Services offered include:
- Piano lessons
- Keyboard lessons
- Guitar lessons
- Drum lessons
- Singing lessons
- Violin lessons
- Private music tuition
- Group music lessons
- Children’s music lessons
- Performance preparation
Phone: 0481 795 602
Email: office@daviesmusicschool.com.au
Website: https://daviesmusicschool.com.au/
Musical Minds
Musical Minds Studio teaches students through locations in Berwick, Pakenham and Clyde North. Its programs cover early childhood music, individual instruments, singing and inclusive music participation.
Families can book a trial lesson before choosing a program. The school also provides an NDIS music program for participants seeking structured and supportive music activities.
Services offered include:
- Kinder Beat program
- Piano lessons
- Guitar lessons
- Singing lessons
- Drum lessons
- Violin lessons
- Music theory
- NDIS music program
- Private music lessons
- Trial music lessons
Phone: 0431 087 575
Email: info@musicalmindsstudio.com.au
Website: https://musicalmindsstudio.com.au/
School of Synthesis
School of Synthesis is a specialist electronic music production school based in South Yarra. Established in 2010, it runs practical short courses for beginners, working producers and musicians who want to strengthen their technical skills.
The school is an Ableton Live and Native Instruments certified training centre. Course topics cover music production, mixing, mastering, sound design, arrangement, DJ skills and major production platforms.
Services offered include:
- Ableton Live courses
- Logic Pro courses
- Mixing and mastering
- Sound design
- DJ courses
- Vocal production
- Modern music theory
- Music arrangement
- Advanced production courses
- Online sound design courses
Email: info@schoolofsynthesis.com
Website: https://schoolofsynthesis.com/
School of Banjo
School of Banjo is a specialist teaching service based in Brunswick. It gives Melbourne students a focused option for learning banjo technique, repertoire and musicianship.
Tuition suits people who want dedicated instruction rather than a general multi-instrument school. Students should contact the teacher directly to confirm current lesson formats, availability and course levels.
Services offered include:
- Banjo lessons
- Private banjo tuition
- Beginner banjo instruction
- Banjo technique development
- Repertoire development
- Music theory for banjo
- Performance preparation
Website: https://schoolofbanjo.com.au/
The House of Voice
The House of Voice operates from Hughesdale and provides in-person and online music lessons. Although voice remains a central focus, students can also learn instruments, songwriting and music theory.
Its coaching process supports beginners and more experienced performers with personal lesson goals. Online tuition extends access to students elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Services offered include:
- Singing lessons
- Guitar lessons
- Piano lessons
- Drum lessons
- Violin lessons
- Clarinet lessons
- Saxophone lessons
- Songwriting lessons
- Music theory
- Online music lessons
Phone: 0427 374 354
Email: info@thehouseofvoice.com.au
Website: https://www.thehouseofvoice.com.au/
Kidko Music School
Kidko Performing Arts School is a family-owned music school located in Albert Park. Concert pianist Rebecca Chambers directs the school with vocalist Greg McMaster, supported by a team of working musicians and teachers.
Private tuition combines established music education methods with contemporary instruction, examinations and performance opportunities. Its inclusive program serves students across several instruments and ability levels.
Services offered include:
- Piano lessons
- Singing lessons
- Violin lessons
- Guitar lessons
- Bass lessons
- Cello lessons
- Drum lessons
- Examination preparation
- Student performances
- Studio hire
Phone: 0431 418 148
Email: info@kidko.com.au
Website: https://www.kidko.com.au/
Treble Makers Music School Australia
Treble Makers Music School Australia provides private music lessons from Acland Street in St Kilda. The family-run school teaches children and adults, from hobby learners through to students preparing for formal music study.
One-to-one lessons follow each learner’s pace and preferred musical style. Monthly concerts and regular recordings give students practical goals while helping them develop confidence as performers.
Services offered include:
- Guitar lessons
- Singing lessons
- Piano lessons
- Keyboard lessons
- Bass guitar lessons
- Ukulele lessons
- VCE music preparation
- AMEB exam preparation
- Online music lessons
- Student concerts and recordings
Phone: 0402 512 648
Email: info@treblemakersmusicschoolaustralia.com.au
Website: http://www.treblemakersmusicschoolaustralia.com.au/
Hello Music Studios
Hello Music Studios has delivered music education since 1990 and operates from Greville Street in Prahran. Its programs serve children, families and adult learners through individual tuition and shared performance experiences.
Students can work towards personal, performance or examination goals with professional teachers. Orchestra participation, concerts, festivals and workshops provide further opportunities to practise and perform with other musicians.
Services offered include:
- Instrumental lessons
- Orchestra program
- Exam preparation
- Concert performances
- Festival performances
- Music workshops
- Children’s music education
- Adult music lessons
- Instrument hire
- In-school lessons
Phone: (03) 9533 6222
Website: https://hellomusicworld.com.au/
Michael Avery School of Music
Michael Avery School of Music operates boutique teaching studios in Malvern and Hawthorn. Its tertiary-qualified teachers provide instrumental and vocal tuition for children, teenagers and adults.
The school teaches classical, jazz and contemporary music in a supportive setting. Students can attend regular lessons in guitar, drums, piano or singing and take part in school events and performance activities.
Services offered include:
- Guitar lessons
- Drum lessons
- Piano lessons
- Singing lessons
- Children’s music lessons
- Adult music lessons
- Classical music tuition
- Jazz music tuition
- Contemporary music tuition
- Student events
Phone: (03) 9509 7779
Email: hello@michaelavery.com.au
Website: https://michaelavery.com.au/
The SoundLab Music School & Store
The SoundLab Music School & Store combines music tuition with an instrument shop in St Kilda. Its teachers work with children, teenagers and adults across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Students can learn six popular instruments at the school and access instruments, accessories and printed music through the connected store. The Lil’ Rockstar program provides an additional option for younger learners.
Services offered include:
- Guitar lessons
- Bass guitar lessons
- Drum lessons
- Piano lessons
- Singing lessons
- Violin lessons
- Lil’ Rockstar children’s program
- Adult beginner lessons
- Musical instrument sales
- Music accessories and print music
Phone: (03) 9510 4455
Email: info@thesoundlab.com.au
Website: https://thesoundlab.com.au/
