LEARN TO PLAY

MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE

RiverCity Rockstar Academy is a place where developing musicians of all ages can learn from professionals and play together.

Our team of three teachers has grown to a staff of over 20 passionate professionals. We pride ourselves on being a local, family-owned business directly serving the Salem creative community. We will continue to grow and serve our belief that “everyone is a musician.”   

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

GROUP CLASSES

Our unique performance-based music education program combines weekly band rehearsals, a weekly private music lesson, and live performances for kids, teens, and adults of all skill levels.

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BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY

Weekly Private Lessons

We teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, vocals, drums, ukulele, bass, violin, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, percussion, song writing, music production, recording, music theory, singing, musical theater, and more for all levels, styles, and ages.

Level Up

Advanced Lessons

Looking to level up on your already established musical skills?

Our advanced instructors can help you challenge yourself to raise the bar!

if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! And eventually you’ll get to where you want to be.”

Eddie Van Halen

FROM OUR STUDENTS & CUSTOMERS

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THE RIVERCITY DIFFERENCE

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Community-based

We pride ourselves on being a local, family-owned business, directly serving the Salem creative community.

We continue to grow and serve, with our belief that “everyone is a musician.”   

ACCESSIBLE PRICING

We don’t charge registration fees, and we offer Month-to-month — no long-term contracts!

Monthly billing includes all sessions for the month, even in months with five meetings.

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AWESOME INSTRUCTORS

We make music education fun and enjoyable! We teach all styles and genres of music: rock, pop, metal, jazz, and more!

All teachers are working professional musicians who are passionate about teaching music - they will listen to you and help you reach your own musical goals.

FAMILY VALUE

Initial lesson materials are included with tuition.

We always provide family discounts! And save money on multiple instrument lessons!