What is Capitol Harmony?

Capitol Harmony School of Music is a music school in Washington, DC, offering private guitar, piano, and voice lessons for children and adults of all skill levels.

Our experienced music teachers provide personalized instruction based on each student’s goals, experience, learning style, and musical interests. Lessons are available at several convenient locations in Washington, DC, as well as online.

Where are music lessons offered?

Capitol Harmony offers in person music lessons at several locations in Washington, DC, primarily in the Georgetown area. Available locations vary depending on the instrument, teacher, and day of the week.

Students receive detailed access instructions for their lesson location after booking a trial lesson. Online lessons are also available.

When booking a trial lesson, students can view the available teachers, times, and locations and choose the option that works best for them.

What ages do you teach?

Capitol Harmony offers music lessons for children, teens, and adults in Washington, DC. Our guitar, piano, and voice teachers work with students of different ages and experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced musicians.

Minimum ages may vary depending on the instrument and teacher. For younger children, please contact us so we can recommend the most appropriate teacher and lesson format.

What types of lessons do you offer?

Capitol Harmony offers private music lessons in Washington, DC for children, teens, and adults. We currently offer:

• Guitar Lessons

• Piano Lessons

• Voice Lessons

Lessons are personalized to each student’s experience level, musical interests, and goals.

If you're interested in an instrument not currently listed, feel free to reach out. We may already be onboarding an instructor or may be able to help connect you.

How much do music lessons cost?

Tuition rates vary depending on the teacher, instrument, lesson length, and enrollment option.

New students may book a 30 minute trial lesson at 50% of the applicable Monthly Membership rate. The trial discount applies to one trial lesson per teacher.

Current Monthly Membership rates are provided when booking a trial lesson. Students interested in a 4 Lesson or 8 Lesson Package may contact us for current package rates.

How long are lessons?

Private guitar, piano, and voice lessons are available in 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions, depending on the student’s age, experience level, and musical goals.

Trial lessons are 30 minutes by default, giving new students an opportunity to meet the teacher and experience a lesson before choosing an ongoing lesson option.

How often do lessons take place?

Capitol Harmony offers both weekly music lessons and flexible scheduling for private guitar, piano, and voice students in Washington, DC.

Students may choose a Monthly Membership, which includes a reserved weekly lesson time, or a Lesson Package for more flexible scheduling.

The Monthly Membership is best for students who want consistent weekly instruction, while Lesson Packages are designed for students with irregular schedules who prefer to book lessons as needed. Package lessons are subject to teacher availability and do not include a reserved weekly time.

Do you offer trial lessons?

Yes. Trial lessons are 30 minutes by default and are offered at 50% of the Monthly Membership rate. The trial lesson allows students to meet the teacher and experience their teaching approach before choosing between a Monthly Membership or Lesson Package.

Students are welcome to try different teachers and may book multiple trial lessons at the discounted rate, but only one trial lesson may be booked with each teacher.

After the trial lesson, the proposed weekly time slot is held for 7 days for students considering a Monthly Membership. Students who prefer flexible scheduling may instead purchase a Lesson Package and book lessons directly through the student portal.

How does registration work?

To get started, use our Trial Lesson Booking Form to choose an available teacher and time and purchase your trial lesson online.

After booking, you will receive instructions for accessing the lesson facility and the Student Portal.

After the trial lesson, confirm by email whether you would like to enroll in a Monthly Membership with a reserved weekly lesson time or purchase a Lesson Package with flexible scheduling. If you are considering a Monthly Membership, your trial lesson time slot will be held for seven days after the trial lesson.

How will I pay for lessons after the trial?

The payment method entered when booking the trial lesson will be securely saved to your account. If you enroll in a Monthly Membership, that payment method will be charged automatically on the first of each month. The membership renews monthly and remains active until canceled with at least 30 days’ written notice.

If you purchase a Lesson Package, your saved payment method will be charged when the package is purchased.

You may update your payment method through the student portal at any time.

What can I use the Student Portal for?

The Student Portal can be used to cancel or reschedule lessons, book make-up lessons using available credits, view lesson notes and invoices, and change your payment method. Lessons booked directly through the portal are charged at our higher package rate.

What is the Monthly Membership?

The Monthly Membership is designed for students taking regular weekly lessons. A fixed weekly lesson time is reserved exclusively for the student.

Tuition is billed at the beginning of each month based on the number of scheduled lessons that occur on the student’s assigned weekday that month. Monthly Membership students receive our lowest lesson rate and maintain their reserved weekly time for as long as they remain enrolled.

A 30 day written notice is required to discontinue the Monthly Membership.

How is Monthly Membership tuition billed?

Monthly Membership tuition is billed on the first of each month based on the number of scheduled lessons that occur on the student’s assigned weekday that month.

For example, if a student’s regular lesson is on Wednesday and there are five scheduled Wednesdays that month, tuition covers five lessons.

Your saved payment method will be charged automatically.

Why does the Monthly Membership reserve a weekly spot?

Reserving a weekly lesson time provides consistency for students and allows teachers to maintain predictable schedules.

Monthly Membership students receive our lowest lesson rate and a guaranteed weekly time. Students may discontinue their membership at any time with 30 days’ written notice.

Do you offer flexible music lesson packages?

Yes. Capitol Harmony offers 4 Lesson and 8 Lesson Packages for students looking for flexible private music lessons in Washington, DC without committing to a reserved weekly lesson time. Packages are available for guitar, piano, and voice lessons.

The 4 Lesson Package is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase, and the 8 Lesson Package is valid for 6 months.

Students book their lessons individually through the Student Portal based on teacher availability. Lesson Packages are ideal for students with changing schedules, occasional students, or anyone who prefers to schedule music lessons as needed.

What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule a music lesson?

For Monthly Membership students, lessons canceled with at least 24 hours’ notice receive a make up credit, valid for 90 days.

For Lesson Package students, lessons canceled with at least 24 hours’ notice also receive a make up credit. The credit is automatically applied to the next scheduled lesson and must be used before the package expires.

Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice or missed without notice are not eligible for a make up. All cancellations must be submitted through the Student Portal.

For complete details, please review our Studio Policy.

How do music lessons work during the summer?

From July 1 through August 31, Monthly Membership students may adjust their regular weekly lesson schedule without discontinuing their membership.

Students are charged only for the lessons they plan to take during July and August, at their regular Monthly Membership rate. Summer schedules must be submitted to Capitol Harmony at least 30 days in advance.

Once scheduled, summer lessons follow the regular cancellation and make up policies.

How do I discontinue my Monthly Membership?

Monthly Membership students may discontinue their weekly lessons at any time by providing 30 days’ written notice.

The notice period begins on the date written notice is received, and all lessons scheduled during the 30 day period remain part of the student’s membership and must be paid in full.

The 30 day notice requirement does not apply to Lesson Packages, which do not create an ongoing enrollment commitment.

Do you offer online music lessons?

Yes. Capitol Harmony offers online guitar, piano, and voice lessons. Students may choose online lessons as their regular format or use them when circumstances prevent an in person lesson.

In case of inclement weather, in person lessons are moved online for students ages 7 and older. For children ages 6 and under, online lessons may not be appropriate, and the affected lesson will be credited.

Students who are sick or experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness are encouraged to contact their teacher and attend their lesson online if they feel well enough to participate.

Online music lessons follow the same scheduling, cancellation, and tuition policies as in person lessons.

What do I need for online music lessons?

You’ll need a reliable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and your instrument.

For the best experience, we recommend using a computer or tablet positioned so the teacher can clearly see the student and their instrument. For some lessons, a second device can also be helpful for playing recordings or backing tracks.

Your teacher can help you optimize your setup if needed.

Do students have opportunities to perform?

Yes. Capitol Harmony holds two school recitals each year, in December and June, giving students the opportunity to share their progress and gain experience performing for an audience.

Some teachers may also organize their own studio recitals or offer additional performance opportunities to their students throughout the year.

Participation in performances is encouraged but never required.

Do you offer group classes, ensembles, or music workshops?

Our primary focus is private guitar, piano, and voice lessons, but Capitol Harmony may also offer group classes, ensembles, workshops, and other special music programs throughout the year based on interest and availability.

For young children, families interested in a shared music lesson may contact us to arrange a small group with multiple children. This allows children to learn together while families share the cost of the lesson.

Please contact us for availability and current program options.