The cost is $40 per student per session, with some additional fees for performances.

Yes! We also offer needs-based scholarships on a sliding scale—our goal is to make this program accessible to ALL students.

Our band mentors are some of the best performers in the Tahoe Truckee region or have a music production background. They come from top local bands, some of which have been voted among the best in the Tahoe area by the Sierra Sun. Many of our mentors are local headliners (and even members of high school bands that younger students can relate to). They work closely with students on playing songs, building a setlist, and developing performance skills to help them shine on stage.

Students can play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or sing. If your child is interested in another instrument, we can likely make that work too!

Bands meet once a week for rehearsals, which typically last 45 minutes to an hour, with additional performances scheduled occasionally.

No prior experience is required! If your child can count to 8 and thinks being in a band sounds cool, they’re welcome. And if your kid is already a ripping musician, we’ll match them with other advanced musicians.

Tahoe Truckee School of Music hosts 150 live events a year, providing plenty of opportunities for student bands to perform. From small open mic nights to performing on stage at Palisades Tahoe or at the Tahoe City Commons Beach music series, your child will gain incredible stage experience.

We encourage parents to attend performances, but rehearsals are typically for students and instructors only to foster independence and focus.

We understand that things come up. Students can coordinate with their instructor to catch up on what they missed. But there are no make-up lessons or refunds for missed lessons. Lessons scheduling follows the TTUSD calendar and all holidays are observed (and not charged).

Click any of the “Request Info” buttons to get on the list so we can match your student with the right band, instrument, and experience level. There are opportunities to join new bands that are forming as well as cycle in on existing bands that need another musician.

Practices will take place at our main facilities in Truckee and Tahoe City, with several bands also able to practice in Kings Beach.

It’s not required, and you can make that decision later based on how the band is progressing. The most important thing is to join a band and have fun!

The member members and mentor will select a song together and work on one song at a time. The goal of this program is to play music together.