Online Lessons
Worldwide
In-Person Lessons
Washington, DC
Virginia
Northern Virginia
Maryland
Southern Maryland
Florida
Miami // St. Augustine
Areas of Study
Double-Bass
Guitar
Viola
Strings
Piano
Chamber Ensemble
Cello
Violin
Voice
Who We Are
Est. 2015, M Institute for the Arts is a welcoming, membership-based music community of all ages and levels. Facilitating online and in-studio music lessons and training with world-class teachers, artistic events and classes, and music rooms. Originally headquartered in Georgetown, Washington, DC, on 31st & M Streets, the M gets its name from the most famous street in Georgetown, M Street. Today, the M Institute serves the DC Metro Area at-large, select regions across the US, and its online members worldwide. Join our community anytime and start playing!
How it works
To access our range of student benefits, including music lessons and rehearsal space, students become a student member and then are placed with a teacher by one of our placement committee members. If you already have a teacher in mind, let us know!
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Student Member Benefits:
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The Best Teachers
Exclusive Access to our Curated Teacher & Provider Network
The Best Prices
-10% or more Off Lessons with our Teacher Network
-Unlimited Trial Lessons with New Teachers
-30-Day,100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Membership Fees
-No Registration Fees
Personalized Placement
Personalized Teacher Placement Session with our staff is available
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Recitals, Classes, & Events
Performance Opportunities (by audition)
On-Demand Content
Rehearsal Space (When available)
& More!
The Best Teachers
Exclusive access to our carefully curated network of teachers provide members the best quality music lessons, regardless of skill level or age. Our teachers have Bachelor's or above degrees with careers in their field, including from the following:
The Juilliard School
Curtis Institute of Music
Manhattan School of Music
Jacobs School of Music
Metropolitan Opera
Washington National Opera
Wolf Trap Opera
The Best
Pricing
Our teachers make their own rates, but our members always get free trial lessons & 10% off lesson rates!
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Starting at $20
for beginner adults and kids
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Serious and advanced students purchasing a Premium Membership and seeking lessons with our master faculty should expect higher prices of $100-$200 or more per hour.
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100% Satisfaction Guarantee
on lesson packages and memberships purchased with the M.
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Personalized
Placement
Our membership committee will provide you with personalized assistance finding the perfect teacher for you. We talk with new students directly via SMS, phone, Zoom, or at one of our in-person placement sessions.
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We will place you with a teacher who is:
Convenient to your location,
Affordable to your budget,
Appropriate for your skill level, age, and desired intensity.
Already have a teacher in mind?
Let us know!​
Endless Opportunity
Exclusive members-only opportunities are one of the best reasons to join!
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Member Opportunities Include:
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Up to Four (4) Recitals Per Year
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Special Events, Socials, Masterclasses, & Group Classes
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Apprentice Programs (Advanced)
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TA Program (Advanced)
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Volunteer Committees
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Competitions (all levels)
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On-Demand Content