How Much Do Singing Lessons Cost?
The Complete Guide to Singing Lesson Pricing
Rose Park
updated 3/21/25 • 4 min read
The Average Singing Lesson Cost:
Singing lessons generally cost between $50-$80 per hour, but costs can vary widely depending on the instructor’s education and performing level, years of teaching, the location, lesson length and whether they are in-person or online.
The average price for a one-hour singing and voice lesson is $65. Live online singing lessons using Zoom, Skype or GoogleMeet charge between $25-45 for a half hour lesson. Local one-on-one voice lessons range from $30-50 for a half hour lesson, while in-person group lessons can cost $20 for a half hour lesson.
Voice instructors without a music degree will charge as little as $45 an hour, and professional concert singers with awards and public performance experience might charge as much as $200!
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What Determines Singing Lesson Costs?
Singing Teacher Level
One of the first things to decide when looking for a singing teacher is whether they have a music degree. Teachers without formal training usually charge $40-$60 per hour, but they may not provide the same level of professional instruction.
Some teachers hold music degrees in other instruments, like piano or guitar, and charge $50-$70 per hour. While they understand music well, their vocal technique may be limited, which can lead to poor habits that are hard to correct later.
For the best instruction, look for a teacher with at least a Bachelor’s degree in voice. These teachers typically charge $60-$80 per hour, while those with a Master’s or Doctorate often charge $90-$120 per hour.
In-Person vs Online Lesson
The cost of singing lessons also depends on whether they’re online or in person. Online lessons are usually the cheapest, while in-person lessons at a teacher’s studio typically cost $10-$20 more. Having the teacher come to your home adds another small fee.
Since in-person rates vary depending on how many experienced teachers are in your area, finding a great teacher at a reasonable price can be easier with online lessons.
Recorded vs Live Lesson
If you’re looking for the cheapest possible singing lessons, there is the option of pre-recorded lessons.
These are typically video or app-based lessons that aim to teach you basic singing abilities for a monthly fee. Unfortunately, these voice lessons cannot compare to the quality of live one-on-one lessons where the teacher can customize the material for you, give you live feedback on your playing in real time, and help you become better at practicing and singing.
Any student who is interested in improving singing or becoming a better singer is better off looking for live one-on-one lessons, such as the $35 half hour lessons offered through Lesson With You.
Is It Okay to Switch to a Professional Voice Teacher Later?
It might seem like professional singing teachers are just for advanced students, but beginners actually get the most out of learning proper technique from the start.
A professional instructor will guide you smoothly from beginner to advanced levels, so you don’t pick up bad singing habits. Things like posture, breathing, and diction can be tough to fix later on without the right foundation.
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What Do Students Learn in Singing Lessons?
A voice teacher with a degree in vocal performance can give you the right guidance on technique and artistry from day on. Want to improve your singing? Check out 9 Vocal Techniques to Improve Your Voice for for some great beginner tips.
Posture and Vocal Articulation
Reading Music
Diction
Clear pronunciation is key to great singing, and a skilled teacher will help you refine your vowels and consonants. If you’re learning a song in another language, they’ll also guide you through the meaning of the lyrics and how to pronounce each word naturally.
Musical Knowledge
Understanding the background of a song can make all the difference in how you perform it. Your voice teacher will guide you through the music history, style, and interpretation so your singing feels authentic and expressive.
How to Find the Most Affordable Singing Lessons
We surveyed over 100 singing teachers across our own site, Lesson With You, and two other major sites, Lessons.com, Tunelark and Thumbtack.com, using a random zip code as the location. We specifically looked for teachers who have a degree in voice performance and teach lessons online.
Lesson With You has a set price of $65 per hour and is a far better deal than the two alternatives mentioned, and indeed the value is better than any other site we have found. Each singing teacher at Lesson With You has either a Master’s or Doctorate in voice performance, but the lessons are only $65 per hour, making the online singing lessons an incredible value. Besides there’s no contract and the first lesson is free!
Lessons.com has a lower average price among qualified teachers at $62 per hour. However, most teachers don’t list their rates upfront, meaning students have to reach out for pricing details.
Tunelark’s average price among teachers with a singing degree is $67 per hour. While some have degrees in voice, not all are experienced voice instructors. Many also teach other instruments like guitar or keyboard, so their focus isn’t exclusively on singing.
Thumbtack has the highest average price at $75 per hour. But similar to Lessons.com, many teachers either don’t have a formal music degree or didn’t major in voice. They have the highest number of lesson providers among all websites.
Lessons.com, Tunelark, and Thumbtack both have a very large number of singing teachers, so surely there are some good deals, but finding teachers who’s education and prices matched that of the teachers at Lesson With You is difficult and time consuming.
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Rose Park
Rose Park is a graduate of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where she studied Piano Performance and Arts Administration, receiving both Bachelor's and Master's degrees before co-founding Lesson With You. As a pianist, Rose was a prizewinner in many international piano competitions and performed at various summer programs and festivals across the United States, Italy, and Japan.
