Fitzpatrick Academy offers music lessons in a home studio near the intersection of West Broadway and Fairview Road in Columbia, MO. Upon signing up, you will receive a follow-up email with our address, lesson contract, and student portal login information.

Shortly after signing up, you will be contacted by Fitzpatrick Academy to schedule a time for your weekly lesson.

Upon signing up, you will be sent login information to our student portal where you can view your calendar of upcoming lessons, access shared resources, and sign up for recitals!

At Fitzpatrick Academy, weekly music lessons are billed at a flat monthly rate:

• 30-minute lessons: $120 per month

• 60-minute lessons: $240 per month

Electronic payments are accepted, however a service fee will be applied (3% for credit, 1% for ACH transfer).

30 minute long lessons are perfect for any student who has just begun their musical journey. Once a student has reached an intermediate level, a 60 minute long lesson becomes necessary to learn more advanced concepts and work on multiple pieces at a time.

Students of all ages are welcome and encouraged! Daniel has taught students as young as 4 and as old as 70. Fitzpatrick Academy is the perfect learning environment whether it’s helping a child discover their passion for music, guiding and mentoring young musicians with high ambitions, or working with adults from various walks of life learn an instrument.

Learning an instrument is a unique journey with no fixed timeline. While most students can develop basic proficiency within a month or two, true musical growth comes from long-term dedication. Music lessons provide an ongoing opportunity to explore, improve, and push the boundaries of your abilities while enjoying the process every step of the way.

Every student is unique and requires a different amount of practice, but some universal principles apply when learning an instrument.

• Consistency matters: Practicing daily, even for a short time, is more effective than infrequent, lengthy sessions.

• Quality over quantity: Focused, intentional practice leads to faster progress than simply spending time at an instrument without direction. Daniel provides personalized feedback each week to help students practice effectively.

• Advanced students require more practice: As students progress, their practice time naturally increases to meet the demands of more complex material.