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Registration is ongoing throughout the year.

Students can start the registration process by contacting us at:

 

ISM North
 

10450 Auto Park Avenue, (off Democracy Blvd.)

Bethesda, MD 20817

Tel: 301.365.5888

Fax: 240.396.5757

 


ISM South

 

5110 Ridgefield Road, Suite 104 (off River Road)

Bethesda, MD 20816

Tel: 301.657.0763

Fax: 240.396.5918

 



Private Lessons:

New students seeking private lessons should fill out the “Registration Information” to the ISM office or call 301.365.5888. This application serves as part of the orientation, at which the student learns about our program and shares his/her goals and expectations. After this discussion, the program coordinator recommends a teacher and schedules a lesson time. After placement with a teacher has been confirmed (day, time, duration), please complete and submit the registration form with the appropriate fees and tuition submitted by the ISM office. A $36 non-refundable registration fee per family is collected from each new student at the time of registration.

Click here to fill out Registration Information

Trial Lessons:

A trial lesson provides a combined lesson and consultation prior to enrollment in regularly scheduled individual instruction. The lesson gives prospective students a no-obligation opportunity to try an instrument or become familiar with a teacher. Private rates apply for trial lessons. To schedule a trial lesson call 301.365.5888.

Group Classes:

Registration for group classes can be accomplished by submitting a completed Registration Form with the appropriate fees and the tuition. If an audition is required, please contact the office to arrange an appointment. Please consult the printed class schedule, or call the office for the current schedule of classes. You will need the course name, teacher, class length, day, time, and starting date.
 

Click here to download Early Childhood Music registration


Private lesson tuition:

  • 30 minute lesson $48.00

  • 45 minute lesson $72.00

  • 60 minute lesson $96.00

 

Miscellaneous fees:

  • Non-refundable registration fee: $38 (one per family)

  • Late payments or returned checks: $25 late fee

  • End of Year Juries fee: $25

  • Accompaniment fee for a 15 min rehearsal: $20


Students must supply their own instruments. ISM is happy to refer students to local music stores for instrument purchase or rental.

Gift Certificates: ISM offers gift certificates in any amount for lessons or classes at the International School of Music. Call 301.365.5888 for information.



Convenient & Easy Registration Process at ISM:

  • No Long-Term Commitment (lessons go month by month)

  • Open Enrollment - Start Lessons Anytime! Tuition is prorated

  • Professional Administrative Staff and Faculty to Serve You

  • Performance Opportunities at Every Level of Study

  • Group Classes and Private Lessons

  • Convenient Weekly Scheduling for Multiple Family Members

  • Distinguished international faculty with extensive teaching and performance experience

 

Click on the underlined categories below to find out more:

  • Keyboard: piano

  • Strings: cello, guitar (acoustic/electric/bass), harp, viola, violin, cello, banjo

  • Voice: classical, Broadway, jazz, pop/rock

  • Woodwinds: clarinet, saxophone, flute, piccolo, recorder, oboe, bassoon

  • Brass: cornet, trumpet, flugel horn, french horn, euphonium-baritone, trombone, tuba

  • Percussion: drumset, afro-Caribbean drums, mallet instruments, symphonic percussion

  • Theory: music theory, ABRSM theory, composition, improvisation, song-writing, jazz improvisation

 

Register Now! Submit Registration Information

To schedule a trial lesson call 301.365.5888

 

Call Now for Current Openings:

301.365.5888 (Next to Montgomery Mall)

301.657.0763 (Next to Friendship Heights)

 

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Our two locations serve communities of Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Potomac, Cabin John, Kensington, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Washington DC, and Virginia.

 

The International School of Music (ISM North): 10450 Auto Park Ave. Bethesda MD 20817  |  Tel: 301.365.5888
The International School of Music (ISM South): 5110 Ridgefield Rd. Suite 104, Bethesda MD 20816  |  Tel: 301.657.0763

 

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