What families are saying about PPAM:
Children's Chorus details
Fall 2022 Semester // September 13 - December 11
Tuesdays 4:00p-4:30p
Tuition: $215 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
Fall 2022 Semester // August 30 - December 11
Tuesdays 4:30p-5:15p
Tuition: $350 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
Fall 2022 Semester // September 13 - December 11
Tuesdays 4:00p-4:30p
Tuition: $215 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
Fall 2022 Semester // August 30 - December 11
Tuesdays 4:30p-5:15p
Tuition: $350 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
wee Singers // ages 5 - 6
Fall 2022 Semester
September 13 - December 11
Breath of God Lutheran Church
Tuesdays 4:00p-4:30p
Tuition: $215 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
*Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
*As this is a new offering, families can request a full refund after the third week if they are not enjoying the chorus program.
September 13 - December 11
Breath of God Lutheran Church
Tuesdays 4:00p-4:30p
Tuition: $215 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
*Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
*As this is a new offering, families can request a full refund after the third week if they are not enjoying the chorus program.
children's chorus // ages 7 - 11
Fall 2022 Semester
August 30 - December 11
Breath of God Lutheran Church
PPAM is not affiliated with any religious organization, and all material will remain secular
Tuesdays 4:30p-5:15p
Tuition: $350 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
*Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
*As this is a new offering, families can request a full refund after the third week if they are not enjoying the chorus program.
August 30 - December 11
Breath of God Lutheran Church
PPAM is not affiliated with any religious organization, and all material will remain secular
Tuesdays 4:30p-5:15p
Tuition: $350 per student
(25% additional sibling discount;
25% discount for students enrolled in instrument lessons)
Fall Concert - SUN 11 DEC // 1:00p
*Thanksgiving Break - 22 NOV 2022
*As this is a new offering, families can request a full refund after the third week if they are not enjoying the chorus program.
With decades of performance and teaching experience, Ms. Sonya Knussen is a unique and energetic force in the world of music education. Noted for her musical grace by the New York Times and her confidence by the Washington Post, Ms. Knussen is equally at home on the stage and in the classroom. She cultivates imaginative and skillful young vocalists, composers, and instrumentalists. She holds degrees from Boston University, Trinity College of Music (London), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and the Peabody Conservatory. A staunch advocate for the importance of early childhood music education, we are thrilled to welcome Ms. Knussen to the Patterson Park Academy of Music family.
Jacob Lyerly // Guitar
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Jacob Lyerly is an award-winning guitarist who aspires to bring beauty into the world through music. He has pursued this mission through artistic pathways in teaching and performing in both Classical and Popular styles. As an experienced teacher, Mr. Lyerly has expertise working with students of all ages and skill levels. His primary focus is building a strong and constructive teacher-student relationship, striving to meet individual needs and goals by creating engaging personalized lessons. Mr. Lyerly guides students in all aspects of musicianship, opening doors for them to pursue their own creativity through music. He works to equip his students with the tools necessary to make music, providing the foundation for creative expression. Mr. Lyerly holds a Bachelor of Music degree from The University of South Carolina and a Master of Music in Guitar and Pedagogy from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
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Chloe de Souza // Piano
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Chloe de Souza is a committed educator, pianist, and singer who is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Piano Performance at the Peabody Institute of Music at Johns Hopkins University. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Piano and Vocal Performance from the renowned Oberlin Conservatory, and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music. An active professional performer, Ms. de Souza's solo and duo concerts have included tours across the U.S. and overseas to India and France. Ms. de Souza has given numerous masterclasses both in the US and abroad, and recently served on the young jury for the Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition at the 2019 Southeastern Piano festival. Chloe is extremely passionate about educating young musicians and works with students of all ages and levels. She hopes to inspire an enduring love for music in her students.
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What precautions are you taking concerning Covid-19? Are lessons given in-person?
We are currently offering in-person lessons only. All students, family members, and instructors are required to wear masks at all times, and surfaces will be cleaned between each student. Families who are uncomfortable with in-person lessons are advised to wait to enroll until they are comfortable returning to in-person instruction.
I'm new to piano. How long should my lesson be?
We ask that students between the ages of 5 and 13 start with 30-minute lessons. Adult beginners are recommended to start with either 30-minute or 45-minute lessons. Intermediate and Advanced students may take longer lessons, but generally at the recommendation of their instructor.
I'd like to take piano lessons, but I don't have a piano. Do I need to get one?
In short, yes! If you don't currently own an instrument, we recommend investing in a full-sized, weighted electronic keyboard so that you or your child can practice between lessons. We are happy to make recommendations on particular instruments to consider. Owning an acoustic piano is not a necessity for taking piano lessons, but we do ask that students have an electronic instrument at home for practice.
I'm a parent of a young student (5-8 years old). Where should I go during my child's lesson?
We require parents to stay in the room during a child's lesson for the first two years of study, or until the age of 8, whichever is longer. Your role as a parent is very important in your child's musical development. We ask that you pay very close attention as your child is taking her lesson, so you can help guide her practice between lessons. Music lessons require a substantial investment of a family's time, but the pay-off is enhanced cognitive development, increased attention span, and the cultivation of long-term goal setting.
I'm nervous about committing to an entire semester. Is there a trial period?
Music lessons are a big commitment, so families who are new to Patterson Park Academy of Music are invited to start a 3-week trial period to get to know their instructor at the per-lesson rate. After the third lesson, families will have the option of enrolling in the remainder of the semester. If you would like to try another instructor, you may request another 3-week trial period, until you find the right fit for you or your child. The cost for a trial period is due in-full at least 14 days prior to the first lesson.
Can I pay for lessons monthly?
Tuition for a specific semester is due in full at least 14 days prior to the start of the semester. We ask our instructors to commit to a consistent weekly schedule for an entire semester, and therefore ask the same of families.
What if I need to cancel a lesson? Do I get a refund?
Families are entitled to one (1) missed lesson during the Spring and Fall semesters. A missed lesson may be used towards a one-lesson discount for a future semester, but will not be refunded. In order to adequately compensate our faculty for their time, any additional missed lessons are forfeited.
Can I withdraw from lesson mid-semester?
Since we ask our faculty to commit to an entire semester of lessons, we ask the same of our families and students. We apologize that we cannot refund tuition for a family mid-semester. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and refunds are at the discretion of the directors of Patterson Park Academy of Music.
Can I begin taking lessons in the middle of a semester?
Families who are new to Patterson Park Academy of Music are invited to begin their 3-week trial period at any time, and may then enroll in the remainder of the semester. In order to respect the schedules and time of our instructors, current PPAM families are required to enroll in a full semester at a time.
What's the Recital Fee? What if I can't make the recital?
Students enrolling in the Spring and Fall semesters will pay a $15 recital fee, which covers costs of recital space rental, instrument preparation (tuning), printing costs, and refreshments. All students have the opportunity to perform on the Spring and Fall recitals, and we ask that families make every effort to be present. Unfortunately, we cannot refund the recital fee if a student is unable to be present.
Where do recitals take place?
We currently do not have a performance space of our own, so our Spring and Fall recitals will take place in a nearby church or public space. The location of each recital will be announced at the beginning of each semester.
Is sheet music included with my lessons?
The tuition and fees include a student's lessons and recital fee, but do not cover the cost of music books or sheet music. Families are responsible for purchasing their own lesson books, and can expect to pay between $10-$20 a year in music book costs.
What if my instructor isn't right for me?
We are proud that our faculty is made up of some the best musicians in the Baltimore area, but we understand that sometimes an instructor just isn't the right fit. Families who would like to change instructors may request a transfer in writing. We will work with the family/student to find another day/time with another available instructor. We cannot offer refunds once the semester has begun, but will do our best to accommodate a family's instructor transfer request.
We are currently offering in-person lessons only. All students, family members, and instructors are required to wear masks at all times, and surfaces will be cleaned between each student. Families who are uncomfortable with in-person lessons are advised to wait to enroll until they are comfortable returning to in-person instruction.
I'm new to piano. How long should my lesson be?
We ask that students between the ages of 5 and 13 start with 30-minute lessons. Adult beginners are recommended to start with either 30-minute or 45-minute lessons. Intermediate and Advanced students may take longer lessons, but generally at the recommendation of their instructor.
I'd like to take piano lessons, but I don't have a piano. Do I need to get one?
In short, yes! If you don't currently own an instrument, we recommend investing in a full-sized, weighted electronic keyboard so that you or your child can practice between lessons. We are happy to make recommendations on particular instruments to consider. Owning an acoustic piano is not a necessity for taking piano lessons, but we do ask that students have an electronic instrument at home for practice.
I'm a parent of a young student (5-8 years old). Where should I go during my child's lesson?
We require parents to stay in the room during a child's lesson for the first two years of study, or until the age of 8, whichever is longer. Your role as a parent is very important in your child's musical development. We ask that you pay very close attention as your child is taking her lesson, so you can help guide her practice between lessons. Music lessons require a substantial investment of a family's time, but the pay-off is enhanced cognitive development, increased attention span, and the cultivation of long-term goal setting.
I'm nervous about committing to an entire semester. Is there a trial period?
Music lessons are a big commitment, so families who are new to Patterson Park Academy of Music are invited to start a 3-week trial period to get to know their instructor at the per-lesson rate. After the third lesson, families will have the option of enrolling in the remainder of the semester. If you would like to try another instructor, you may request another 3-week trial period, until you find the right fit for you or your child. The cost for a trial period is due in-full at least 14 days prior to the first lesson.
Can I pay for lessons monthly?
Tuition for a specific semester is due in full at least 14 days prior to the start of the semester. We ask our instructors to commit to a consistent weekly schedule for an entire semester, and therefore ask the same of families.
What if I need to cancel a lesson? Do I get a refund?
Families are entitled to one (1) missed lesson during the Spring and Fall semesters. A missed lesson may be used towards a one-lesson discount for a future semester, but will not be refunded. In order to adequately compensate our faculty for their time, any additional missed lessons are forfeited.
Can I withdraw from lesson mid-semester?
Since we ask our faculty to commit to an entire semester of lessons, we ask the same of our families and students. We apologize that we cannot refund tuition for a family mid-semester. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and refunds are at the discretion of the directors of Patterson Park Academy of Music.
Can I begin taking lessons in the middle of a semester?
Families who are new to Patterson Park Academy of Music are invited to begin their 3-week trial period at any time, and may then enroll in the remainder of the semester. In order to respect the schedules and time of our instructors, current PPAM families are required to enroll in a full semester at a time.
What's the Recital Fee? What if I can't make the recital?
Students enrolling in the Spring and Fall semesters will pay a $15 recital fee, which covers costs of recital space rental, instrument preparation (tuning), printing costs, and refreshments. All students have the opportunity to perform on the Spring and Fall recitals, and we ask that families make every effort to be present. Unfortunately, we cannot refund the recital fee if a student is unable to be present.
Where do recitals take place?
We currently do not have a performance space of our own, so our Spring and Fall recitals will take place in a nearby church or public space. The location of each recital will be announced at the beginning of each semester.
Is sheet music included with my lessons?
The tuition and fees include a student's lessons and recital fee, but do not cover the cost of music books or sheet music. Families are responsible for purchasing their own lesson books, and can expect to pay between $10-$20 a year in music book costs.
What if my instructor isn't right for me?
We are proud that our faculty is made up of some the best musicians in the Baltimore area, but we understand that sometimes an instructor just isn't the right fit. Families who would like to change instructors may request a transfer in writing. We will work with the family/student to find another day/time with another available instructor. We cannot offer refunds once the semester has begun, but will do our best to accommodate a family's instructor transfer request.
Music Lessons + Tuition
Patterson Park Academy of Music offers weekly 30, 45, and 60 minute lessons for children and adults.
Lessons are currently available on the following instruments:
Lessons are currently available on the following instruments:
Piano // Ages 5 and older
Recorder // Ages 5 and older
Guitar // Ages 7 and older
Clarinet // Ages 8 and older
Recorder // Ages 5 and older
Guitar // Ages 7 and older
Clarinet // Ages 8 and older
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Welcome to Patterson Park Academy of Music! We founded PPAM to be a fun and exciting place for students of all ages to take music lessons in Southeast Baltimore. Learning an instrument is an engaging and exciting way to explore your creativity and foster personal expression. Whether you're looking for a way to unleash your child's creativity or seeking a fun hobby for yourself, we're excited for you to join the PPAM family!
We're proud of our talented and experienced instructors who are dedicated to good pedagogical principles and an encouraging teaching style. Please take some time to read about our academy at the links above, and don't forget to sign up for your trial session with one of our amazing faculty! We look forward to meeting you soon! - Joshua Espinoza + Erik Franklin, founders |
Music Lessons for All AgesPatterson Park Academy of Music is the premier option for quality music instruction in Southeast Baltimore. Conveniently located near Patterson Park, PPAM offers lessons in piano, with other options coming soon.
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Amazing TeachersOur instructors have advanced music degrees from some of the country's finest music institutions, including the Peabody Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, Indiana University and Eastman School of Music. Your child's music lessons will the be highlight of their week!
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Convenient LocationLocated near Patterson Park in the Canton neighborhood, Patterson Park Academy of Music is a short drive (or walk) for families in Canton, Fells Point, Highlandtown, and Butchers Hill.
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