Desert Moon Academy of The Arts

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We are a school of music and dance on El Paso's west side. We offer guitar lessons, piano lessons, voice lessons, violin lessons, drum lessons and more. We also offer group and private classes in Ballet Folklorico, Spanish Flamenco and Ballet for children.
Our new site is designed to be an all purpose portal for El Paso musicians and music lovers. Use the links above to learn more about our school, download audio and video guitar lessons, shop for music books and supplies at our affiliated dealer sites, rent an instrument for band and orchestra or learn what is going on in the El Paso music scene in the near future.

Here are some FAQ's that will give you an idea about how Desert Moon can best serve you when it comes to music lessons in El Paso.
1. How does your program work?
Music students come to Desert Moon once a week for lessons. The music lesson consists of private instruction in a one-on-one setting with their instructor, and are generally followed by a music theory lab. In the private lesson, the students will be guided through a curriculum chosen by their instructor on their chosen instrument. The instructor's role is to teach the students how to play their instruments with good technique and musicianship, to encourage them as musicians by introducing them to new musical concepts and repertoire in an order that is logical and beneficial to their musical growth, and to ensure that the students understand how to effectively practice away from their lesson time. The music theory lab consists of computer programs aimed at leveling the music comprehension skills of the students through graded lessons and drills.
(guitar lessons, piano lessons, voice lessons and violin lessons)

2. What about adults or advanced students?
If you are an adult who just wants a relaxing outlet or who wants to revisit an instrument you played as a child, our teachers are ready to design an individualized course to suit your particular goals. We have many adults taking guitar lessons, piano lessons and voice who have rediscovered their love for the instrument. For advanced players who are on a professional track or are bound for music study in college, our teachers will also acommodate you, either through extra lessons or longer lesson times.

3. Who are the teachers at Desert Moon?
Our teachers all have extensive experience and/or degrees in music. We will pair all new students with the teacher we feel will serve them best. Students taking guitar lessons will be matched with a teacher who excels in the style in which they are interested. All teachers at Desert Moon are skilled at teaching beginners through advanced players.

. 4. At what age can my child start learning.....?
Every child is different and we have seen students of all ages succeed in most instruments. Here are some general guidelines that seem to be the ages at which most children are mentally and physically ready to play various instruments.
guitar lessons:6-7 Piano lessons:4-6(depending on method used) Voice lessons:11 (younger is possible with audition) Drum lessons:8 Violin lessons:6

5. How much does it cost to take music lessons?
Tuition at Desert Moon is $85 per month for most of the instrument lessons above. Please refer to the Tuition and Schedules page for more details. Please note that voice lessons start at $90 per month. Prices are subject to change.

6. What about recitals or other activities?
Students do twice-a-year recitals. Some are associated with the El Paso Music Teachers Association and students participate in festivals and competitions.
7. Where do lessons take place?
Our new studio is located at 6420 Escondido, directly across from Carlos Rivera Elementary.

From I-10: Take Sunland Park exit and take Sunland Park/Shadow Mountain to Escondido and turn right.