The most Reviewed and Recommended Music and Dance School in Southern Arizona
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I have been taking piano lessons with Bo and they are amazing! Iโm starting to play again as an adult and I really appreciate how Bo has tailored the lessons... read more
Sarah Nash
October 22, 2024I did not have very high expectations because I'm an adult (very adult...old) ballet student and this kind of studio is usually geared towards Young people. I've been pleasantly surprised through... read more
N Poplin-Redhouse
October 13, 2024Allegro School of Music and Dance is an amazing academy!! The customer service from the office staff is above and beyond. My child's teacher Ms. Alexis is absolutely amazing and... read more
Irma
September 30, 2024We love our Jazz/contemporary class at Allegro! Alisson is such a great teacher- sheโs very kind, professional and knows how to keep the class motivated- our daughter loves the way... read more
Jamie Wanamaker
September 28, 2024I have two daughters who have been so lucky to take classes at Allegro school of music. I guess the whole place mist be amazing, because the first two trachers... read more
Ruth Kaplan
September 7, 2024Chris, my sonโs drum teacher at Allegro East, is truly exceptional. He has a passion for music that inspires every student. His patience and personalized teaching approach make learning... read more
Sarah Christine
August 29, 2024 -
My son has been taking piano lessons here for about a year and it has been a great experience. He is high energy and easily bored but his teacher, Becky,... read more
Genevieve Krause
August 28, 2024My daughter has absolutely been loving her voice lessons with Ms. Elizabeth. She is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and really helping my daughter grow and refine her vocal skills. Very blessed... read more
Victoria Leon
August 19, 2024Iโm taking several lessons at Allegro, and Iโm enjoying all of them. My voice teacher, Eric has done wonders for my voice, and Iโve got years of bad habits to... read more
Sarah Roberts
August 9, 2024Alisson is very attentive and patient, she focuses on each student individually and is very fun to learn from! It was my daughterโs first time back in ballet since she... read more
Gabriel Figueroa
July 31, 2024Allegro dance studio, is amazing. Allison is my daughterโs ballet and jazz teacher, and her style of teaching creates fun for the students . I recommend Allegro Dance studio.... read more
Felicia HC
July 27, 2024Michael is a great teacher and musician! He is encouraging and provides ideas to definitely improve your technique. Every lesson has been fun and I always learn something every... read more
Lynn Finger
July 13, 2024 -
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her music and dance lessons here at allegro. Her dance teacher Alexis is very encouraging and always pushing her to strive for her full potential.... read more
Sarah Fata
July 9, 2024I am 72 and wanted to get back to playing the piano. I had studied classical and had started learning some jazz piano several decades ago. I indicated... read more
David Stevenson
June 25, 2024My son has been with allegro for drum lessons and voice lessons. He LOVES both of those instructors. His voice teacher Eric is fantastic. He is able to keep my... read more
Kelsey Brown
May 18, 2024Melissa Hamilton is a wonderful violin teacher. She is patient, kind, and has thoughtful ways to connect with the student to help build good habits and techniques. Edward has completely... read more
Suesan Ross
May 16, 2024I am taking piano lessons at Allegro with teacher Alex Price. I really enjoy the lessons and love the teaching style that my teacher uses. I feel more confident... read more
Oanh Trinh
May 16, 2024Enrolling my boys in music lessons was one of the best decisions! The instructors Serge (guitar) and Jomon (piano) are incredibly patient and skilled at making learning fun. Not... read more
Jenna Herndon
May 14, 2024 -
My daughter loves Allegro School of Music. All staff are very friendly, helpful, and professional. My daughter is enjoying all she is learning with her instructor Serge! She is progressing... read more
Joanne Amado
May 14, 2024Been taking Piano lessons with Emily Ward, and love coming to each week's lesson. I would highly recommend piano lessons with Emily Ward, she is kind, patient, encouraging and fun.... read more
Hannah Hamilton
May 14, 2024Started taking ballet lessons this month after a hiatus. I love the classes here! My teacher Miss Alexis is wonderful, knowledgeable, talented and patient. The front desk staff is so... read more
Mala Sikora
May 14, 2024I have been taking drum lessons at Allegro Music for a long time and have had an amazing experience! My instructors have been extremely helpful in progressing on the drum... read more
Ryan J
May 13, 2024I learned so much on Bass in my month of being at the school. David is an awesome teacher with a laid back approach that makes it easy to learn.... read more
Sarai Springs
May 11, 2024I am a student here and I must say, I do like it very much. Had my first recital in July. It was very exhilarating and exciting. As an adult... read more
Bernie Raley
May 6, 2024 -
We started drum lessons with Christopher last month. My daughter has already learned so much from him! He is enthusiastic and positive with her. We're pleased to have found such... read more
Kristin Marie Johnson
May 3, 2024Alexis is an amazing teacher. She's great with the kids- keeps them on task, learning techniques and proper body mechanics along with having a lot of fun. My daughter loves... read more
Megan Griem
April 18, 2024Allegro School of Music is a wonderful place for my daughter. Harumi is a fantastic teacher and we are really enjoying her lessons. The school is clean, organized and the... read more
Cambria Pickett
March 6, 2024We have been very pleased with our entire experience. Our daughter loves her teacher and looks forward to her class every week. In just a month we have already seen... read more
Holly Whitaker
March 5, 2024My daughter started classes a few weeks and she really enjoys them. Her teacher, Mrs. Harumi, is very sweet and takes her time explaining and practicing new concepts, making them... read more
Alicia Vu
February 29, 2024I have had a wonderful experience with Allegro School of Music AND with the mandolin teacher, John! I really appreciate the flexible lesson schedule and the fact that students can... read more
Amy Rusk
February 28, 2024
Why Choose Us?
Allegro School of Music has the largest and most qualified music and dance teaching faculty in Tucson
We have over 50 music and dance teachers with either University training or professional performance experience. With multiple teachers for Guitar, Voice, Piano, Violin, Drums, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary Dance, we are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your needs. Our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn.
Foothills and Eastside Locations
Foothills Location:
Call: 520-670-9162
Address: 4641 N 1st Ave #5. 1st Avenue, just South of River Road on the West side of the street.
Eastside Location:
Call: 520-274-4977
Address: 6979 E Broadway Blvd #119. Broadway, just West of Kolb on the North side of the street.
A proven, 20 year track record of excellence in Tucson
Our music and dance school has a proven track record of offering quality music lessons since 1999. Our full time mission is teaching music lessons and dance classes in Tucson that will help you achieve your individual goals and aspirations.
Family Safety Plan
Our directors, who are both parents, understand the need for a safe learning environment. Our family safety plan includes these 6 features:
- Office Staff is present during all lessons
- Security cameras are visible in all lesson rooms
- Security monitor is visible for lesson room observation in the waiting area
- Observation windows are in all lesson room doors
- We have an open door policy welcoming parents to sit in on lessons
- Extensive background checks are required for all teachers and staff
Music Lessons in Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Strings, and Winds.
Dance Classes in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary.
This saves our students time and money as one family can sign up for music lessons on multiple instruments or dance classes on the same day. We offer lessons and classes to students of all ages and levels.
Recitals every year
We are the only music and dance school in Tucson that offers a recital each year with a grand Steinway piano in a first class, professional recital hall. Every December, our students have the option of performing in our recitals. Allegro School of Music recitals are absolutely free to all eligible students and their families. Our recitals are held at the University of Arizona and Catalina Foothills High School’s beautiful concert halls.
Professional school with fully stocked music and dance studios.
Our School is stocked with everything you need for music lessons and dance classes, including guitar amps, stereos, drum sets, electric drums, mirrors, keyboards, pianos and more. All you need to bring is your instrument. We have invested thousands of dollars on our school to offer soundproofing and observation windows.
Professional Level Floating Dance Floor
All of our dance classes in Tucson feature a professional level floor. Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping. This can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional โfloating floorโ. A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a system of high-density foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. A high-density foam base is superior to a โsprungโ floor, which usually consists of a wood structure built on the regular floor.
The top layer of the dance floor is also an important factor. A vinyl composite โmarleyโ floor is accepted worldwide as the best surface layer for recreational to professional dance. Facilities such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Academy of Dance in London, England, and Riverdance โ The Touring Show, all use marley floors as their dance surface. A marley floor allows dancers to slide, with a degree of โcontrolled slipโ, but is not slippery so there is less risk of slips and falls. Very few studios use professional marley floors because of the expense involved, and usually opt for a regular floor tile for a studio floor.
All of our studio locations have floating floors that have over 700 high density foam blocks under the floor surface and a marley top surface that is imported from England. Our special floors help reduce the risk of injuries and allow students to dance longer without getting tired.
Small Dance Class Size
If the dance class has fewer students in it each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more fun. With younger students smaller classes make it easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are being missed. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper technique.
Our studio limits all of our classes (ages 6 and up) to a maximum of just 10 students per class. With our preschool dance classes (ages 3 โ 5) we limit the size of the classes to a maximum of just 8 students per class.
We offer music lessons and dance classes in Tucson seven days a week
We are the only music and dance school in Tucson that offers music lessons and dance classes seven days a week to accommodate your busy schedule.
9:00 a.m. โ 8:00 p.m. Monday โ Friday
9:00 a.m. โ 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
School Picture Day
We are the only music and dance school in Tucson that offers a picture day for their students. Every Year in the fall we host a school picture day. This is a service that our studentโs parents love as they all want quality photos of their children. Adults are welcome too! Students can bring their instruments to the photo shoot and wear whatever they like.
Friendly office staff to assist you. Seven days a week
We are the only music and dance school in Tucson that offers full time professional customer service for their students seven days a week. Many music and dance schools are staffed by the teacher/owner or more commonly, voicemail. We have office managers who are available at the front desk to assist our clients.
Comfortable lounges for parents and students
We have spacious and parent friendly waiting areas in both schools. Instead of waiting in a retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a professional waiting area with comfortable chairs, kids toys, free Wi-Fi, magazines, etc. We also provide large observation windows on every door so that you can watch your childโs music lessons. If you prefer, you can sit in on their music lessons anytime you like.
Month to month tuition
Our music and dance school does not require semester minimums or yearly membership fees. Our students are here on a month to month basis. We want you at our school because you like your music lessons and dance classes, not because youโve signed a contract!
We specialize in music lessons and dance classes for beginners, ages 3 and up.
Many schools have an intimidating university style curriculum taught by instructors who would rather be performing than teaching. Our number one priority is helping Tucson area music and dance students achieve their goals. If youโre a beginner or are looking for music lessons or dance classes for your kids, we are happy to teach you!
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Guitar Lessons
Our guitar teachers teach rock, blues, metal, country and classical guitar lessons seven days a week. We teach on electric and acoustic guitar. Beginner students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. We balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson you are challenged with a new technical or theory concept, but always end with something fun such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of guitar method books to accomplish this and encourage students to bring recordings to their guitar lesson to learn their favorite tunes.
Piano Lessons
Our piano teachers teach a variety of styles from classical to popular music. Whether you want to learn Bach or Alicia Keys, our teachers are happy to help you become the pianist you want to be. Our piano faculty will show you the fundamentals of sight reading, technique and theory, but they will also incorporate your favorite songs into your piano lessons. You do not have to have a piano at home to take piano lessons. A simple full size electronic keyboard will suffice for the first 6 months. We offer piano lessons in Tucson seven days a week. Our piano teachers have warm personalities and enjoy sharing their love for the piano with you.
Voice Lessons
We offer voice lessons seven days a week. Our voice teachers primarily focus on popular music. If you have always wanted to be a better rock, pop, country, jazz, gospel or R&B singer, then we have the right voice teachers for you. Voice students spend time each week doing physical exercises to improve their vocal range, ear training, breath control, vibrato, tone production, enunciation and more. All voice students set goals with their teacher to work on sounding like their favorite recording artists, or if they prefer, to develop their own unique voice. We not only teach singers, but also local TV and radio personalities who want to enhance their speaking voices.
Drum Lessons
We have one of the most professional drum rooms in Tucson, with state of the art sound proofing and two Yamaha drum kits for students to use. Our drum instructors teach rock, metal, jazz, funk, blues and many other styles. Drum language can be complex and our instructors will challenge any drummer with a wide variety of technical exercises designed to improve your speed and comfort. All drummers bring in their favorite drum parts to learn in their drum lessons and theory is encouraged. We have many drum students who play in local bands be it in rock clubs or their local churches. You do not have to purchase a drum kit to take lessons.
String Lessons
Our violin teachers teach a variety of styles from classical violin lessons to pop music. Our teachers will show you how to read, give solid technique and theory, but theyโll also incorporate songs you want to learn into the process. Our violin teachers have great personalities and make learning the violin fun. In addition to Violin, we offer other string lessons on a limited basis: Cello, Viola, Double Bass.
Wind Lessons
We offer lessons in Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone and Recorder. Our brass and woodwind teachers teach a variety of styles including Band, Orchestra, Jazz, Mariachi, and many others. Most beginning lessons include work with playing the notes on your instrument along with reading music and music theory. While the student is gaining musical knowledge he or she is also having fun with songs and melodies typical of his or her instrument.
Dance Classes
We offer Dance Classes in Pre Ballet/Creative Movement, Jazz, and Contemporary. Your child will receive a quality dance education in a caring and fun environment. Our teachers are focused on teaching ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary Dance technique through fun, educational and energetic classes. Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance.
