New Orleans Music Lessons New Orleans, LA

We offer fun and professional music lessons for guitar, banjo, ukulele, bass, piano, drums, and horn. WE SUPPORT LOCAL MUSICIANS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS! David currently teaches privately in the New Orleans area as well as through LAAPA, St. Martin's Episcopal School, or via webcam. Sign up for banjo, guitar, or ukulele lessons today!

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New Orleans (in Person) or Webcam Lessons (Anywhere)

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Music Lessons Report

Brand New to Music Lessons? Wherever you choose to enroll, ask questions to ensure that the music instructor will meet your needs. Our beginners guide below will serve as an excellent point of reference. If you've been researching how to get started in music lessons for yourself or a child, what is needed, what to expect, then you're in the right place!

Bass Report

A wise pianist once said, "I realized a long time ago that my chords don't work without a good bass player!" In practice, the bass serves as a musical pillar that supports every other instrument. Bass instruction begins at age 8 at LAAPA due to the general size of the instruments. Weekly lessons are offered in either 30, 45, or 60 minutes private sessions.

David Putnam

David Putnam, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA has been teaching music for more than 10 years. David has studied guitar under the tutelage of Hank Mackie, Brian Seeger, and Steve Masakowski. David has received his B.F.A. in Jazz Studies (with an emphasis in guitar) from the University of New Orleans.

Taheerah B.

Mar 03, 2021

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My 2 year old loves movement, so I was looking for a dance program that catered to toddlers. I found LAAPA, and after doing some online research, I called. A young lady answered ALL of my questions. Believe me, I had lots of questions. Hubby and I decided to put the little one in Parent and Me Ballet. Although it says Parent and Me, it is geared to help the tots learn the foundation of ballet.

Miss Mollie, her dance instructor, is a sweetheart! There are anywhere from 3-5 girls, and she is keeps them moving. She has so much patience, and her energy and smile makes any little one comfortable. My daughter loves coming here especially since Mommy and Daddy get to participate (a little).

Sandy Blum

Jun 15, 2020

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Gianna is 3.5 she is in the Mommy and me class. Her teacher is Miss Savanah. I love this class because it welcomes grandmothers too! Miss Savanah is a good instructor because she gives these little ones enough freedom to be themselves while getting them to learn. We love it!

Klondike Steadman

Jan 14, 2020

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Wonderful school with great teachers and an amazing director!

Mary S.

Jun 06, 2018

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Great School! We love the music and dance program! We have been very pleased with the staff and the instructors.

Robert W. Theriot Jr

Apr 03, 2018

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Wasn't sure of this place at first, but the teacher's are wonderful and great with both of my kids!

Justin Klein

Nov 30, 2017

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My daughter has been attending laapa for 6 months for singing and it has been wonderful. We recently increased our times from 30 mins to the 45 mins and are very pleased. All of the staff is very helpful and works great with the students.

Tohnya Holmes

Nov 23, 2017

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Jaycee has been taking voice lessons with Mrs. Katarina for about four months. She was a little shy at first but she is improving with every lesson. Mrs. Katarina makes it fun for Jaycee but also teaches her theory as well.

Ernest Barrow

Jun 18, 2017

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My daughter has been taking lessons for the last six months and the screechy singing from the back seat has turned into beautiful music.