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Brass Lessons

About

Brass lessons are open to children and adults of all skill levels. All brass instruments require physical size and stamina, and as a result, we recommend children starting at the age 9. If a student younger than age 9 shows an affinity for an instrument in the brass family, we suggest starting with piano, which will provide a strong musical foundation that can easily be applied to the study of a brass instrument when the student is older. If a young musician particularly enjoys the feeling of producing sound by blowing air through an instrument, flute or recorder (Woodwinds Department) might be an appealing alternative.

Brookline Music School is committed to ensuring that students of all ages and abilities have a positive private lesson experience. Students are individually placed with a teacher based on learning style, experience, and musical interests.

Private lesson students also receive the benefit of multiple opportunities to perform in recitals, salons, exclusive departmental events, workshops, and masterclasses.

The Brookline Music School Brass Department includes trumpet, trombone, euphonium/baritone, tuba, and french horn.

Requirements

All students will need an instrument for home practice between lessons.

Features

Online Lessons

Our teaching tradition has been growing for almost 100-years, and BMS Online Learning continues to emphasize the importance of strong faculty-student interactions. Experiencing BMS private lessons and group classes online is a valuable opportunity to learn, focus on and appreciate music more fully personally, while being part of an active school community.

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Studio Class

Studio classes foster community and comradery among students who are studying with the same teacher. During studio classes, participants have the chance to practice performing for one another, to share their process on specific musical projects, and to offer feedback and encouragement to their peers, in a supportive environment.

Exclusive School-Wide & Department Events

Students enrolled in private lessons at BMS have the opportunity to participate in exciting BMS-exclusive events including masterclasses, special recitals, Salons, Dynamic Duos, and more, at no extra cost. More information about events can be found here.

Schedule & Calendars

"Brookline Music School is amazing. I mean it! We have three kids enrolled and it’s our home away from home."

D.S., Brookline Music School Parent

Brass Faculty

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Tom Halter
  • Trumpet ⋄
  • Tuba
Tom Halter
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Anne Howarth
  • French Horn
Anne Howarth
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Russell Jewell
  • Trombone ⋄
  • Trumpet ⋄
  • Tuba ⋄
  • Baritone/Euphonium
Russell Jewell

All Faculty

How To Enroll

BMS makes a thoughtful match between each student and faculty member, based on information submitted by inquiry form and a follow-up discussion with our Director of Education.

Inquire

Please complete a private lesson inquiry form*. Our Director of Education will follow up with you to discuss learning style, educational approaches, scheduling and other preferences to help place you or your child with a teacher.

*If this is your first time using our online registration system, you'll need to create an account/password at https://bmsmusic.asapconnected.com/ This is a quick process.

Payment
Once assigned a teacher/lesson time by the Director of Education, log in to ASAP to pay (You must enroll before the first lesson).

Effective: September 1, 2021

2021-2022 Private Lesson Tuition Info

Length Per Term (16 weeks) Full Year (32 weeks) Per Lesson
30 minutes $844.00 $1,688.00 $52.75
45 minutes $1,192.00 $2,384.00 $74.50
60 minutes $1,536.00 $3,072.00 $96.00

From September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021

2020-2021 Private Lesson Tuition Info

Length Per Term (16 weeks) Full Year (32 weeks) Per Lesson
30 minutes $816.00 $1,632.00 $51.00
45 minutes $1,152.00 $2,304.00 $72.00
60 minutes $1,488.00 $2,976.00 $93.00
Details
  • - Term - 16 weeks| Year - 32 weeks
  • - New students may register on a rolling basis (depending on availability) after the start of a term
  • - Tuition will be prorated based on the number of lessons left in the term
  • - Students registered for classes in Fall Term are automatically reenrolled in Spring Term
  • - For info on shared lessons, please contact the office at info@bmsmusic.org or 617-277-4593
Fees & Aid
  • There is a once-yearly non-refundable $40 registration fee per family.
  • There is a $20 fee per term for payment plans.
  • No registration fee is charged for summer study.
2021-2022 Policies

BMS is committed to removing any financial barriers. Tuition assistance is available.

Enroll Now

Enrollment is open year-round so students may begin private lesson study at any time, including during the summer.

Enroll Today

Talk to our Director of Education at (617) 277-4593 or fill out our Private Lessons Inquiry Form

Contact Us

Brookline Music School is a nonprofit organization that has provided excellence in music education to the greater Boston community since 1924. We rely on the generous support of our donors to benefit the community through music.

Brookline Music School welcomes students of all ages. Enrollment is open year-round so students may begin private lesson study at any time. Join us!

Office Hours

  • Monday - 9:00am to 8:00pm
  • Tuesday - 9:00am to 8:00pm
  • Wednesday - 9:00am to 8:00pm
  • Thursday - 9:00am to 8:00pm
  • Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Saturday - 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Sunday - Closed
The office staff is working remotely and checking emails often. Contact Us.