Lessons
Music lessons in Santa Barbara
Five programs, one working recording studio. Every lesson is one-on-one, built around the music you actually want to play.
How it works
Book a free trial, get matched with a teacher by instrument, style, and personality — and play real music from week one. Lessons are weekly: $70 for 30 minutes, $100 for 45, $130 for an hour. No registration fees, no contracts.
Two recitals a year
Recitals run twice a year, for individual students and bands alike — the Winter Recital in December and the Spring Recital in May, both at a local venue. They give students something to aim at, and a real stage to play it on. Practice sounds different when there's a date on the calendar.
Lessons at your home
Gus DeTar and Alex Detar can teach at your home by request, subject to availability. It works well for younger students, tight schedules, or a family running more than one lesson a week. Because it depends on travel, the rate is quoted by distance rather than posted — tell us where you are and we'll come back with a number.
Not sure which instrument?
Start anywhere. The first lesson is free.
Come in, try something, and see what sticks — that's how most of our students start.
Book a free trial lesson146 Powers Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 · (805) 280-5439