LESSONS

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Professional Music Lessons for ALL

At BHAMS, we believe that music education should be accessible to every person in our community. Located in our professional studios at 1125 N Forest St. Suite 101, our mission is to remove every barrier—financial, social, or logistical—that stands between a student and their creative potential.

High-Quality Instruction for Every Budget

We pride ourselves on offering some of the most competitive rates in Whatcom County. Whether you are paying our standard rate or utilizing our assistance programs, you are receiving top-tier instruction:

Customized to You: We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Every lesson is tailored to your specific goals and unique learning style. Whether you want to learn to play by ear, read music, or produce your first track, we build a path that works for you.
Holistic Support: We care about our students' success inside and outside the studio. We are proud to offer homework support to help students balance their academic responsibilities with their musical passion, ensuring they have a supportive environment to thrive in all areas of their education.
Available 7 Days a Week: We know life is busy. To ensure music fits into your schedule, we offer private lessons every day of the week, including weekends.
The Student-Teacher Match: We value the teacher-student dynamic above all else. Our goal is to pair you with the absolute best instructor for your specific needs. If we feel your goals would be better met by an expert at one of our partner schools, we will facilitate that connection for you.
The Lowest Rates Around: Even our regular lesson rates are designed to be among the most affordable in the area, ensuring that professional instruction remains within reach for ALL.
Sliding Scale Tuition: For those who need extra support, we offer a flexible "pay-what-you-can" model. Our goal is to ensure that no student is ever turned away due to financial constraints.
The BHAMS Teacher Guarantee: Our instructors are paid a livable salary and receive their full rate for every session, regardless of scholarship status.

Qualified, Vetted, and Professional

When you learn at BHAMS, you are learning in a safe and specialized environment:

Rigorous Vetting: All BHAMS instructors go through a comprehensive vetting process and a formal background check to ensure a safe, professional, and high-quality environment for students of all ages.
Active Musicians: Our teachers are active members of the Bellingham music scene, bringing real-world experience from the stage and the studio directly to your lesson.

Instruments & Instruction

We offer dedicated one-on-one lessons across a wide range of disciplines:

DJing & Electronic Music: From beatmatching and scratching to live performance and controllerism.
Audio Engineering & Studio Production: Learn the art of recording, mixing, and sound design.
Guitar, Bass, & Drums: Foundation and advanced techniques for modern musicians.
Piano, Keyboards, & Vocals: Performance-focused training for all styles.
Songwriting & Music Theory: The building blocks of composition and creativity.

Instrument Access & Lending Library

Don’t let a lack of gear keep you from starting. We ensure that our students have the tools they need to succeed:

Free In-House Use: We guarantee that essential instruments are kept on-site at our facility for students to use for free during their lessons and practice sessions.
Lending Library: When available, we offer a limited selection of instruments that students can take home to practice with. While we cannot guarantee a take-home instrument for every student, we strive to provide gear to as many learners as our inventory allows.