Lessons
A Personal Investment:
A customized experience, tailored to perfection with personal attention.
Students of Black Hills Studios of the Arts walk away from instruction with a life-long skill. Whether you are looking to perfect an instrument, or learn a new art, music is the gift which keeps on giving.
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Piano Lessons
With five excellent instructors on staff, we are confident we could find the perfect fit for you.
Voice Lessons
There is no instrument more personal than the voice, and here our superb instructors will make sure you know how to use it correctly.
Fretted Instruments Lessons
Including guitar, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, and electric bass. Our exceptional instructor also offers lessons on the un-fretted fiddle.
Band Instrument Lessons
With two instructors on staff who have their teaching certificates in music education, these two will know how to help you succeed on your instrument.
Orchestra Instrument Lessons
Our superior orchestra instructors will work with you to play confidently and in tune, so you are ready for whatever your sheet music gives you.
Lesson Pricing
​Lessons are given weekly, and are a semester rate.
As a nonprofit, BHSA covers a percentage of the Rapid City lessons rate giving you the following rates:
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Half-hour lessons: $512/fall semester (full semester cash/check price),
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One-hour lessons: $768/fall semester (full semester cash/check price),
Payment plans available.
Notice:
No Sponsorships or Programs available for Fall Semester.
Please still fill out the form to join the waitlist.
FALL 2026
Special Programming
for the littler musicians..
KiddyKeys
$96 (cash price)
for all 6 weeks!
(each)
Open to ages: 4-6
Time: 4-4:30 Thursday afternoon (weekly)
October 1, 15, 22, 29 & November 12, 19
About: The leader in play-based, piano-focused music programming, KiddyKeys is designed to teach music theory concepts and appreciation, providing children with the opportunity for self-expression while they explore music through keyboard improvisation. KiddyKeys offers play-based learning, engaging each child in the learning process. Creative play promotes independent thinking and an environment rich in hands-on teaching tools fosters enthusiastic learning.
KiddyKeys is a modern and engaging approach to teaching music concepts and piano skills to preschool children ages 4 and 5. Activities enable and encourage children to learn about music and the piano in ways that best meet their needs, maximizing their ability to understand and enjoy what they are learning. Weekly improvisation on the keyboard, music theory, and composition are combined with the traditional elements of music and movement, school readiness skills, and character development.
*Transitions into classical piano lessons*
6 week classes. 30 minute classes. Thursdays.
KiddyKeys II
$96 (cash price)
for all 6 weeks!
(each)
Open to ages: 4-6
Time: 4:30-5 Thursday afternoon (weekly)
October 1, 15, 22, 29 & November 12, 19
About: *Must have completed KddyKeys I*
A continuation of KiddyKeys I. The leader in play-based, piano-focused music programming, KiddyKeys is designed to teach music theory concepts and appreciation, providing children with the opportunity for self-expression while they explore music through keyboard improvisation. KiddyKeys offers play-based learning, engaging each child in the learning process. Creative play promotes independent thinking and an environment rich in hands-on teaching tools fosters enthusiastic learning.
KiddyKeys is a modern and engaging approach to teaching music concepts and piano skills to preschool children ages 4 and 5. Activities enable and encourage children to learn about music and the piano in ways that best meet their needs, maximizing their ability to understand and enjoy what they are learning. Weekly improvisation on the keyboard, music theory, and composition are combined with the traditional elements of music and movement, school readiness skills, and character development.
*Transitions into classical piano lessons*
6 week classes. 30 minute classes. Thursdays.
TESTIMONIALS
"My daughter Molly has been receiving instruction from Mallory Dekker for the past three and a half years. Molly was born with Down Syndrome and therefore has special learning needs. Mallory easily connected with her and because of the special bond they share Molly has maintained her love of music. She is now going into her sophomore year in high school, and plays the clarinet in concert band and marching band."
-DIANE RENSCH
"You're never too old to pick up a new instrument! Jim Bingham is a gifted teacher who is both encouraging and challenging! I have really loved learning to play fiddle!"
-CARLIE HERRICK
"My son really likes the classes he goes to for violin with Delayna!"
-SHALYN MCPHERSON
"It's never too late to learn a music instrument! As an adult, I started taking piano lessons at Black Hills Studios of the Arts. I was a "blank sheet of music" having zero background in music. But after one year, I have completed two recitals and two extra little events (yes, joining the younger students in the nerves of performance, even if only for family and friends). Although still a beginner it's been amazing to learn from these wonderful teachers and lovers of music. It makes my heart sing knowing how much they put into their students."
-JENNIFER ROLLINS