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Nurturing, supportive, personalized instruction
Your Path to
a Full and Fun
Musical Experience
Do you want to play baroque violin music or take classical piano lessons? You might see yourself dressed fine, onstage with a grand piano.
Are you more of a blues piano player, or do you want to play violin like Lindsey Stirling?
Do you thrill to the tunes in your video games? Want to sit on your porch and play Cajun tunes on your fiddle?
You can do all that and more in person or online at Baton Rouge Conservatory and Baker Music Academy.
No more waiting to get to the good stuff!
Our proven violin and piano methods let you use the entire fingerboard and keyboard from your very first day.
Most other methods restrict student access at first. Students become accustomed to a narrow range. They may become anxious when invited to advance to a new level.
Our gentle approach has produced concert violinists and accomplished pianists as well as avid amateurs.
You don’t have to be an advanced player to make music on piano, guitar, or violin.
Some folks need more encouragement, but everyone has something to say. We’ll share proven tools in the private lesson to have you playing music the way you always dreamed.
Holding a violin bow or pressing a piano key uses the same muscles as holding a crayon or spoon, but in totally different ways.
To gain comfort, it’s helpful to practice those new skills using plush toys and chunky markers, games and songs.
Curious? Get your free Mini Book of Games below.
Even well-organized adults can have a hard time establishing a new habit, like daily violin or piano practice.
Busy people (like parents) and children often find it impossible to practice daily. But there’s hope! Our verified system of making habits small and celebrating achievement comes from Stanford’s Behavior Design Lab.
Not sure if your child is ready for violin or piano lessons? Click to take a free quiz!
Our instructors are professional musicians.
We have decades of experience directing string programs and teaching privately and at universities. We’ve performed for and with famous musicians such as Dionne Warwick, Christopher Parkening, and Yo Yo Ma.
Most importantly, we care. Our mission is to help each of you chart your own path to musical mastery.
There are at least two recital opportunities each year. Admission is always free.
In addition, we may perform at the Farmers’ Market, senior centers, hospitals, and veterans’ homes.
Why your child will love it here...
Get the individual attention and tender loving care you and your child deserve.
Only the best for your child! They’ll study with real-world working musicians, role models, and mentors. They’ll learn new skills and ways to express themselves in a non-judgmental space.
Everyone who signs up for private lessons gets a fair-trade organic music bag, recycled paper notebook, pen, and folder for loose-leaf papers.
Online billing is simple and easy: no checks to remember or envelopes to lick.
After registration, you will receive an invitation to enter your payment information directly into our billing system. This means you can rest assured knowing your personal financial information is secure.
Payments can be processed either using credit/debit cards, or directly from your checking/savings account. Both methods are processed following best business practices and are Payment Card Industry compliant.
The payment processor is trusted by professional merchants like Target, NPR, Girl Scouts of America, Etsy, and many more.
Get a hand-addressed postcard in the mail for your birthday and pick up your Fair-Trade organic cotton (really reeeeally soft) T-shirt.
Our director has over 35 years of experience coaching students and parents on time management, habit building, and practicing skills.
For help beyond the regular email tips, reach out any time of the day or night, and expect a reply within 72 hours.
Every year we host a free Picture Day at the Baton Rouge Conservatory. Students from both campuses are welcome to schedule a time to have professional photos taken with their instruments.
This is a service parents love. The results are charming and suitable for albums and holiday cards.
Easy risk-free enrollment!
If something doesn’t feel quite right, let us know at any time. We’ll work together to make sure you’re satisfied with your child’s progress and joy level.
Your happiness is our top priority!
If we don’t come to a resolution, your subscription will be paused. You won’t owe us another dime!
You might be wondering...
Nothing! Our teachers will meet them at their level...even if that's the ground floor.
Mastery takes time, but with regular practice you can expect to achieve a basic skill level in just a few months.
To ensure continual improvement (and maximize fun!), most students opt for long-term lessons.
By signing up for lessons at Baton Rouge Conservatory or our sister schools, you are committing to spending time with music daily. That includes:
- your weekly lesson(s)
- around 4-6 practice sessions (just a few minutes long in the beginning)
- listening and enjoying music.
We’ll work with you to find the best time. It will be the same time and day every week, except during our breaks.
The first thing you would learn is how to stand or sit to sing or play. Then it’s go at your own pace!
You would learn playing or singing skills, music theory, and music reading.
Feel free to take advantage of our makeup weeks, currently held once a term.
Teachers who need to reschedule a lesson will do their best to let you know ahead of time. In emergencies, someone will let you know as soon as possible.
If no mutual time is available for a makeup lesson, your teacher will hire a substitute to come at your usual time. You will never be asked to forfeit a lesson because the teacher had to miss.
Your teacher will help you know what to practice and how to practice.
To help lock in new skills, practice as soon as you can after the lesson. Practice another four or five times a week after that to make assignments easier and more fun.
Practices may be short in the beginning–maybe only five or ten minutes. As your skills and endurance increase, so will your practice time.
A good rule of thumb is to practice the same length as your weekly lesson, five to seven times a week. This works well for players past the early beginner stage who have an established practice habit.
Advanced players may practice as many as four or five hours a day. These students are aspiring to excellence and may be working on scales, studies, and orchestra or choir music along with their performance repertoire.
Do you have a special situation? Tell us all about it! Together we’ll come up with a plan.
Easy risk-free enrollment!
If something doesn’t feel quite right, let us know at any time. We’ll work together to make sure you’re satisfied with your child’s progress and joy level.
Your happiness is our top priority!
If we don’t come to a resolution, your subscription will be paused. You won’t owe us another dime!
for the girls.
Is your child age 3 – 7?
Can they:
- tie their shoes?
- write their name?
- sit through an entire story?
- follow directions?
If not, they might be perfect for our All-Around Music class! Find out more here
If so, they can try these instruments:
- cello
- piano
- ukulele
- violin
- voice
Is your child age 8 – 12?
They can try these instruments:
- cello
- viola
- violin
- guitar
- ukulele
- bass
- piano
- flute
- voice
Scroll down to find out more.
30-minute lessons
$140/month*
Best for Flute, Piano, Ukulele, & Voice
ages 3 - 10
1:1 Attention,
Regular Day & Time
*15-lesson term in 5 installments
45-minute lessons
$210/month*
Best for more experienced students
and Beginning String Students
1:1 Attention,
Regular Day & Time
*15-lesson term in 5 installments
60-minute lessons
$280/month*
Best for Dedicated Music Students
ages 8 and up
1:1 Attention,
Regular Day & Time
*15-lesson term in 5 installments
All-Around Music
Three Classes:
3 and under, ages 3 to 5, &
newborns to age 7
$300 for twelve classes
Regular Day and Time
Click here to join the waiting list!
- Easy Scheduling
- Simple Enrollment
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Convenient Locations:
Goodwood Oaks Center at 7940 Goodwood Blvd 70806
Louisiana Human Care Connection at 13128 Plank Rd 70714
or Online
Bass
Your student will build a strong sense of rhythm, coordination, and musicality while opening doors to a wide range of styles.
Cello
Introduce your child to rich, soulful sounds, building focus, coordination, and a deep love for music in a supportive environment.
Flute
Help your child develop strong breath control, precision, and musicality, all while exploring beautiful, soaring melodies.
Guitar
Empower your child's expression, building confidence and developing coordination while they create music they love.
Piano
Imagine your child happily plunking away while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a strong sense of rhythm.
Ukulele
The ukulele is perfect for little hands, sparking joy and confidence as your child learns to create cheerful, vibrant melodies.
Viola
Your student will make music that truly resonates, while growing creativity, persistence, confidence, and skill.
Violin
Invite your child into a world of expressive music, sharpening concentration, discipline, and fine motor skills along the way.
Voice
Singing helps your child find their own unique voice while building confidence, creativity, and self-expression.
30-minute lessons
$140/month*
Best for Flute, Piano, & Ukulele Students
One-on-One Attention
Regular Day & Time
*15-lesson term in 5 installments
45-minute lessons
$210/month*
Best for more experienced students
and Beginning String Students
1:1 Attention,
Regular Day & Time
*15-lesson term in 5 installments
60-minute lessons
$280/month*
Best for Dedicated Music Students
ages 8 and up
1:1 Attention,
Regular Day & Time
*15-lesson term in 5 installments
- Easy Scheduling
- Simple Enrollment
-
Convenient Locations:
Goodwood Oaks Center at 7940 Goodwood Blvd 70806
Louisiana Human Care Connection at 13128 Plank Rd 70714
or Online
P.S.
Still have questions?
Click here to schedule a call!
We’ll be happy to learn more about your child and see whether we’d be a good fit.
