Voted the #1 music school by Washington Families and Best of Bethesda, the International School of Music has a proven track record of offering quality music lessons in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area since 2004. Trusted by over 3,000 families, we are passionate advocates of excellence in musical training for students of all ages and abilities.The International School of Music brings together a community of dedicated, experienced, world-class faculty that offers personalized lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, viola, cello, flute, drums, saxophone, clarinet, harp, recorder, trumpet, trombone, bassoon, ensembles, group classes, early childhood music classes and performances.
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The teaching philosophy of the International School of Music is founded on the belief that a good musical education not only instills strong musical and technical fundamentals, but also fosters a true appreciation for the arts in general. At the International School of Music, staff and faculty believe in the power of music - music that cultivates self-esteem, self-discipline, and creative thinking skills. This belief, and the teaching style derived from it, creates a positive atmosphere for learning, progress, and fun.
Learning how to perform in public is a significant educational component of music study. We believe that frequent performances in a friendly, informal atmosphere remove many symptoms of "stage fright" and give students the opportunity to develop skills necessary for successful performance in other aspects of life.
For your convenience, private lessons go month to month, and there are no long-term contracts. Students can start at any time and we offer simultaneous scheduling for family members to save you time. Largest & Most Qualified Music Faculty in the Washington metropolitan area who LOVE to teach. Piano, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Brass, Woodwind, Drum, Preschool classes and more for all ages in two locations.
French horn lessons are available online, so you don't have to worry about leaving the comfort of your home to learn a new instrument or perfect your French horn skills. Our lessons provide wonderful convenience, safety, and the best quality education with our top-rated French horn instructors who have students' best interest at heart!
Reviews (11)
Audrey Shi
May 29, 2022
Maria Abreu-Blanco
Mar 07, 2022
Brad Dengler
Feb 15, 2022
Shanda Harper
Dec 03, 2021
Beatriz Pietrobono
Oct 19, 2021
Kelly McCarthy
Aug 22, 2021
M. Dg
Aug 16, 2021
Allyson Leung
May 22, 2021
Elizabeth Clifton
Jan 28, 2021
Manoela Borges
Aug 15, 2020
We love ISM. Our eight-year old has taken violin lessons for almost two years and has progressed beautifully. The instructor is supportive and engaging, and the ISM staff are helpful and friendly. We enjoy the flexibility of ISM along with the instructor and staff's professional approach to teaching.
Vishal Sinha
Mar 19, 2020
Our kids go to International School of Music for their weekly music sessions. They are just starting out on their musical journey and this can be a challenge for both the kids, and the teachers. We really appreciate the patience of the instructor - she is really doing a good job introducing our kids to music and is patient with them. The front desk staff is very friendly too and helps us quite a bit to set the weekly schedule. The new location is perfect for us and the facilities are really nice!
