Online Music Lessons

Learn Music Online From Award-Winning Teachers

Highly Recommended and Community Trusted

Online Music Lessons

One-on-one music lessons are the best way to focus on personal goals and interests, at your own pace. Pursuing lessons online can offer the same personal and musical growth as in-person lessons, with the convenience of greater scheduling and teacher options than ever before.

Instantly Connect With The Best Teachers

Online music lessons are easy, convenient, and incredibly flexible. Just open your browser, click your personalized link, and connect with some of the best music teachers in the world. Explore any instrument as well as a variety of topics, like songwriting, improvisation, music theory and more. Our online lessons are an engaging and fun option, so you can learn with confidence.

More Smiles

Fun, friendly, award-winning music teachers who will inspire you.

Fastest Progress

Your goals are our goals. We deliver expert guidance and support!

Most Flexible

Multiple schedule plans, discounts, and private or group options.

Highest Approval

Voted "Best Of" in Music Education and Multi-Triple Crown Winner!

How to Get Started with Forbes Music Company

Reach out to us.

After you reach out, we’ll call or send an email to learn about your specific needs.

Pick your teacher.​

We’ll send you information about teachers and their availability to choose from.

Get scheduled.

We’ll get you on the calendar, then your teacher will reach out to you to say hello.

“I have been a teacher with Forbes Music for years. The company is fantastic. Forbes gives teachers scheduling freedom and they do the hard part of finding students so I can maintain a consistent paycheck. Anybody looking to teach should consider working through this company.”

Mike S.

Guitar Instructor, Forbes Music Company

“My kids love the lessons. Great teachers and flexibility in schedule. Overall, very dependable service.”

Geoffrey

Northern Virginia

“The office staff is extremely accommodating. One of the greatest things about FMC is they connect students with teachers. This allows the teachers to focus on doing what they do best, teaching music.”

Nick L.

Guitar Instructor, Forbes Music Company

“When the pandemic hit, Forbes quickly adapted online. Not only did this help music teachers stay financially stable during unprecedented times, but allows students to continue learning.”

Nica S.

Songwriting Instructor, Forbes Music Company

“In this new weird stage of life we are all in, Skyping for piano lessons is going well. Thanks to you and Adrian coordinating. It is a welcome addition to our day – and really nice to see a familiar face.”

Kate

Connecticut

“My teacher has been incredibly helpful. My voice has noticeably changed. I had a performance last weekend and woke up the next day ready to sing again. This was huge – I normally lose my voice! Very grateful to have her incredible ear and talent every week.”

Autumn

Westchester, NY

“The staff is incredibly accommodating to all of my scheduling needs, and they’re always available to provide me with help, inspiration, or simply a friendly conversation with fellow music-lovers.”

Kelly B.

Piano and Voice Instructor, Forbes Music Company

“Working with Forbes has given me the wonderful balance of having the personal freedom to call the shots, while retaining the luxury of having a team in place to support me when I need it.”

Garet R.

Guitar and Piano Instructor, Forbes Music Company

“My daughter has been taking voice lessons form Forbes and her singing has become more controlled and dynamic, and yet the natural quality of her lovely voice has not been obscured, rather, it’s been enhanced under the sensitive tutelage of Vickie.”

Barry

Connecticut

“We’ve had a wonderful experience and would recommend Forbes to others who are looking for a reliable and professional music lesson company, with great instructors.”

Kimberly

Westchester, NY

Meet a Few Of Our Teachers

Kelly

Voice, Piano, Songwriting, Improvisation, Music Theory, General Music

Glenn

Saxophones, Clarinets, Flutes, Woodwinds, Drums, Piano, Improvisation, Music Theory, General Music

Niko

Piano, Improvisation, Music Theory, General Music

Geraldine

Voice, Piano, Music Theory, General Music

Ethan

Guitar, Piano, Bass, Songwriting, Improvisation, Music Theory, General Music

Hannah

Voice, Piano, Clarinet, Music Theory, General Music

Ryan

Voice, Piano, Songwriting, Improvisation, Music Theory, General Music

Linda

Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone, Flute, General Music, Music Theory

Connell

Voice, Piano, Keyboard, Songwriting, Improvisation, Music Theory, General Music

Pamela

Piano, Improvisation, Music Theory, General Music

Flexible Scheduling Plans & Awesome Perks

Individual Lessons

Best for busy schedules

  • Track Progress
  • Lesson Notes
  • File Sharing
  • Opt-in Reminders
  • Referral Credits
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Multi-Lesson Packages

Slight discount

  • All Individual
  • Discounts
  • Flex scheduling
  • Share lessons
  • Achievements
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Quarterly Subscription

Good value, big perks

  • All Package
  • Deeper discounts
  • FREE Office Hours
  • FREE Online Classes
  • BIG referral credits
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Annual Subscription

Best value, huge perks

  • All Quarterly
  • HUGE discounts
  • More FREE Lessons
  • More FREE Classes
  • Certificates
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Ad-hoc Lessons

Best for busy schedules

  • Track Progress
  • Lesson Notes
  • File Sharing
  • Opt-in Reminders
  • Referral Credits
Request Pricing

Monthly Plan

Reserve dates monthly

  • All Ad-hoc
  • Discounts
  • Reserve teacher
  • Reserve day/time
  • Achievements
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Semester Plan

Get huge discounts

  • All Monthly
  • BIG discounts
  • FREE Office Hours
  • FREE Group Classes
  • Certificates
Request Pricing
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Popular Questions

In most cases, yes! All cancelled lessons are subject to our cancellation policy. Eligibility for rescheduling may depend on important factors like adequate advance notice. Learn more >>

Yes, indeed! Some discounts are already built into our pricing structure. Additionally, in-home and online lesson plans may offer different, additional types of discounts. Learn more >>

Forbes Music accepts major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express and accept debit cards that have the Visa or Mastercard logo. Learn more >>

Musical learning can begin at any age! Lesson can be productive for children as young as toddlers, and it’s never too late to learn an instrument or start singing! Learn more >>

Forbes teachers are graduates of the most prestigious institutions and have earned outstanding recognition for their accomplishments both in the classroom and on stage. Learn more >>

If your experience falls short of expectations, let us know! We’ll make it right! Your happiness is our biggest priority, as is your confidence in us to help you grow musically. Learn more >>

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Highest Client Happiness Index™

Forbes Music has the highest client Happiness Index™ in the industry and gives you the confidence to know you’re in good hands. With proven results and satisfaction, Forbes Music Company provides an unmatched private lessons experience either in-home or online, with the best teachers anywhere. We go beyond the notes to teach some of life’s greatest lessons.

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