About
Tahoe Truckee School of Music offers Early Childhood Music for ages 0–4, with parent-child music exploration through rhythm, movement, and play. It also offers Kindermusik and Rock Bands for ages 4–7, Private Lessons and Bands for ages 8–17, and Song Group, Open Mics, Adult Band Coaching, and Adult Private Lessons for adults 18+.
Programs
- Early Childhood Music — Ages 0-4 · Parent-child music exploration through rhythm, movement, and play.
- Kindermusik — Ages 4-7 · Group programs introducing instruments, teamwork, and performance through fun.
- Rock Bands — Ages 4-7 · Group programs introducing instruments, teamwork, and performance through fun.
- Private Lessons — Ages 8-17 · One-on-one instruction tailored to skill level and musical interests.
- Bands — Ages 8-17 · Students jam with peers in showcases.
- Song Group — Adults 18+ · Adult group program.
- Open Mics — Adults 18+ · Adult performance opportunity.
- Adult Band Coaching — 18+ · Adult program listed by location.
- Adult Private Lessons — 18+ · Adult program listed by location.
- Youth Singing Group — 8-17 · Youth program listed by location.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
- Facility hours: Truckee and Tahoe City studios are open Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
About the provider
The program’s mission is cultivating life skills and community through music for everyone, regardless of age, experience, ability, or financial resources. It is a nonprofit and offers scholarships, sliding scale fees, free instrument loans, and school partnerships. The program also lists Ben Martin as Founder and Executive Director, along with Subra Doyle, Abigail Creighton, Evan Laboissonniere, Stephanie Weatherford, Julie Mellon, Debby Wiens, and Jonathan Hennion. It serves the Tahoe-Truckee region and hosts 175+ live events annually.
Nonprofit. Scholarships, sliding scale fees, and free instrument loans are offered. Music is for everyone; everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
What families say
“I watched the band members go from timid singers to confident rock stars!” — Shelley Bolen, Band Mom
“I've been playing guitar for 40 years but had not been progressing. Ben challenged me to play styles I'd been afraid to attempt.” — Rick Mitchell, Adult Student
“My son would have had to stop taking piano lessons without the scholarship program. He even won the high school talent show as a freshman with the skills he learned at TTSM.” — Scott Thompson, Parent, Scholarship Recipient
Last updated October 15, 2026.
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