A boy in a striped blue shirt plays the clarinet in front of a laptop

Online Lessons with PMAC PLAY

Always wanted to play something or take your skills to the next level? Have a child who just loves music or art? PMAC Online offers PLAY – an online learning program that allows people to work one-on-one with a teaching artist from the comfort of their own home!

Start to play in 3 easy steps!

1. Sign Up

Tell us what you want to study, what time works best for you, and how we can reach you.

2. Get Matched

You will hear from our Lesson Coordinator who will help match you with a PMAC Teaching Artist.

3. Begin Playing

Join your Teaching Artist for
one-on-one, instruction from anywhere you please.

Who can play?

PMAC PLAY is perfect for students ages 10 and up! All levels welcome!
Sign up for online music lessons…from anywhere!

All you need is a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection, microphone, video camera, and access to Zoom. If you are taking an instrument lesson (piano, guitar, saxophone, etc.), you will need an instrument in working condition to get the full experience.

What do people say?

“The best part about taking an online music lesson with PMAC PLAY is it raises my mood and makes me happy!”

—Sheila, Saxophone Student

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