First lesson free
Play the musicyou love.
Private lessons and group classes in guitar, piano, drums, voice, and more, taught by working Nashville musicians.
Programs
Ages 4 to 94. Beginners especially welcome.
Guitar
Acoustic, electric, and bass. Learn the songs you actually want to play.
$160 / mo
Piano
Classical foundations or pop chords, at your own pace.
$160 / mo
Drums
Soundproofed rooms and real kits. Neighbors not included.
$160 / mo
Voice
Healthy technique, confidence, and performance skills.
$160 / mo
Rock band program
Teens form a band and play a real venue each season.
$220 / mo
Little Notes
Music and movement for ages 4 to 6.
$95 / mo
Coming up
- Saturday, May 182:00 pmSpring student showcase
- Friday, June 77:00 pmRock band night at The Basement
- Every Thursday6:30 pmAdult jam session
Where music becomes a lifelong friend
Backbeat opened in 2012 with three teachers and a borrowed drum kit. Today 40 teachers and 600 students fill our rooms with sound every week.
- Ages 4 to 94
- Instruments to rent
- Recording studio on site
- Working musiciansTeachers who tour, record, and love to teach.
- Real stagesStudents perform at real venues twice a year.
- Flexible schedulingEasy online rescheduling, with make-up lessons included.
From our community
“My daughter went from shy to singing at a real venue in one year.”
“I started guitar at 61. Best decision I have made in years.”
“The rock band program is the highlight of my son's week.”
Questions people ask
Do I need my own instrument?
Not to start. We have rentals and instruments in every room.
What if I miss a lesson?
Reschedule online up to 24 hours ahead, with two make-ups per term.
Your first lesson is on us
Pick an instrument and we will match you with the right teacher.
2105 8th Avenue S, Nashville, TN
(615) 555-0111- Monday to Friday
- 2 pm to 9 pm
- Saturday
- 9 am to 5 pm