Musicologie Scottsdale is thrilled to bring simply delightful music lessons and classes to families throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the surrounding community! Conveniently located on Shea Boulevard, our welcoming studio is ready to inspire musicians of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Locally owned and operated by Gina and Justin Saunders, Musicologie Scottsdale is passionate about fostering a lifelong love of music and creating a place where students can learn, grow, and have fun. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the very first time or ready to take your skills to the next level, we can’t wait to help you discover the joy, confidence, and many benefits that come from making music.
No matter how old you are, what your music experience is, or what your goals are, Musicologie is the place where you can fit in.
In weekly one-on-one lessons, you’ll work with a Certified Teacher matched to your goals, experience, and the music you’re excited to play. Our teachers are experts at introducing young students to music, coaching adults who are just getting started, and helping professionals hone their craft.
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Our Scottsdale teachers are experts on their instruments, but more importantly, they’re experts at making lessons fun, welcoming, and engaging for any age. Our five-step certification process ensures your teacher has the training and experience to support your goals. And with our Perfect Match Promise, you’ll love your teacher or your first lesson is free.
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From our students
Musicologie students love learning music, enjoy the community and make serious progress.
We have LOVED having my daughter at musicologie! Katherine has been amazing and had prepared my daughter for her auditions not only with singing but with nerves and confidence. Musicologie has been amazing for my daughter and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for any sort of music lessons.
We are loving our experience in the accelerated lab with Haley! My daughter is practicing the piano on her own without any fighting for the first time 😄.
Katherine has been awesome. Our little girl has been loving her vocal lessons and looks forward to them every Monday. It's awesome to see how excited she is for this new experience. The studio is very clean and up to date. They also teach a lot of different types of instruments which is pretty cool & may have to look into that for myself at some point.
We are loving our experience at Musicologie! It’s such a welcoming environment, and I love how organized, efficient and flexible their system is. I would highly recommend their voice teacher, Katherine Underwood.
Incredible lineup of teachers for virtually any instrument you'd like to learn. Good people, good music, good times 👍
Welcoming, knowledgeable, kids love it
He had a great first experience. The instructor was very positive!
We had an amazing first vocal lesson. Dustin made my daughter feel comfortable and we are looking forward to our future lessons!
Jordan was fantastic! My 8 year old daughter had her first violin lesson and Jordan was so kind, patient, and encouraging. He helped her learn about the parts of instrument, and she ended the lesson reading music and playing part of a short song with him. I also appreciate how we received lesson notes with a suggestion for what to work on at home.
My son Israel absolutely enjoyed his time here with Musicology. He was only 7 months old when we started and he really loved the musical instruments and watching the other children play and sing. We are moving so we had to withdraw but we are surely going to miss this place! They are so welcoming and supportive. We love you Musicology Lakeway! 💗
Musicologie Lakeway is an incredible place! We were lucky enough to meet Nick at their open house and he ended up being the perfect match for my son who had been playing piano for a bit. Besides being an extremely talented musician, Nick is a gifted teacher. My son loves music theory and Nick has imparted so much knowledge on him in just a few short months. This music school is very well run -- manager Christian is super responsive and flexible with scheduling needs. Brand new facilities and instruments are the cherry on top.
Our son has taken piano lessons here since January and has enjoyed every lesson! Drew does so great working with our energetic kiddo! The facility is very clean and nice. The manager is always quick to respond to email or text and is super helpful!
My son is absolutely loving his experience with Musicologie in Lakeway. His instructor/teacher is fantastic and his teaching style and philosophy are perfect for my son who is just beginning his musical instrument journey. Christian and his crew are amazing and the experience has been top notch. It's a very fun and interactive way for anyone looking to learn how to play an instrument. Can't recommend enough!!
A few things before your first lesson in Scottsdale
Get started here. A Community Manager will reach out to you and match you with a certified expert teacher based on your goals. You’ll do an initial 30 minute assessment lesson with your teacher to talk about what you want to achieve and make sure it’s a good fit. Then, you’ll sign up for weekly lessons and start practicing!
At your first lessons you can use one of our instruments at the studio. Ask your Community Manager for details. For ongoing practice at home, you will need an instrument. If you don’t have one, we'll help get you what you need!
Not as long as you might think! Our programs will get you singing or playing right away. Our students make music a part of their lifestyle. They stay consistent and don’t sweat it if they miss a lesson or are too busy to practice one week. They get back on and keep going. Learning an instrument is a journey. You’ll learn a lot about yourself, and your goals will change as you progress. The important part is to take the first step, and see what’s possible.
Our certification program is a 5 level program that measures a teacher's education, teaching hours, student retention, commitment to personal development, and community leadership. Teachers are encouraged to mentor each other, learn new skills and curriculum, and attend classes on everything from pedagogy to diversity and inclusion. It's the only program of its kind and truly sets Musicologie teachers apart.
Yes! The first lesson is called an assessment lesson. There’s no obligation to sign up for weekly lessons. The assessment lesson is designed for your teacher to get to know you and your goals and recommend curriculum to achieve those goals. It’s also a chance to make sure it’s a good fit. If for any reason you’re not satisfied, we’ll match you with additional teachers for free or refund the assessment fee.
Your lessons will be guided by your goals. You'll learn exactly what you need and nothing you don't. For example, if your goal is to sing Tom Petty songs around a campfire, your teacher will skip note reading and theory and go straight for the three chords you need to play any Petty tune. If you want your child to learn how to be a well rounded musical human with all the accompanying developmental benefits, your teacher will use a curriculum like Faber or Alfred's and take them through theory, technique and note reading, as well as playing fun songs they'll enjoy. If you're not sure what your goals are yet, or even what instrument to choose - no problem! We'll match you with a teacher of multiple instruments who can take you through different concepts and possibilities, always focusing on music you like.
Lessons and programs range in cost and vary by location. Contact us to learn more!
Our Perfect Match Promise is our guarantee to you that you'll love your Musicologie teacher, or we'll match you with a new one for free, or refund your first month of lessons. It means there's no risk to sign up for your first lesson.
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