Singing Lessons in Louisiana

What singing lessons cost across Louisiana, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 17 min read

Singing lesson prices across Louisiana
Meet teachers
How singing learning works in Louisiana
Auditions and events in Louisiana
Starting at any age
Finding the right teacher
Singing in Louisiana
Area by area
A little singing history in Louisiana
Frequently Asked Questions

Singing lesson prices across Louisiana

A one-hour singing lesson in Louisiana typically costs $58 to $82, and a half hour $32 to $45. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The New Orleans area runs highest, up to $94 an hour.

Every town has two guides: a singing lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
New Orleans area
New Orleans	$32–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Metairie	$33–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Kenner	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Marrero	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Laplace	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Terrytown	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Chalmette	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Harvey	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Gretna	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Estelle	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Luling	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
River Ridge	$32–$51	$60–$92	Lessons Costs
Woodmere	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Destrehan	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Waggaman	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Belle Chasse	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Timberlane	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Baton Rouge area
Baton Rouge	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Prairieville	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Central	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Zachary	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Shenandoah	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Gonzales	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Baker	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Gardere	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Shreveport area
Shreveport	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bossier City	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Lafayette area
Lafayette	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Youngsville	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Broussard	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Carencro	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Crowley	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Abbeville	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Mandeville area
Mandeville	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Slidell	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Covington	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Houma area
Houma	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bayou Cane	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Thibodaux	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bayou Blue	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Lake Charles area
Lake Charles	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Sulphur	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Moss Bluff	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Monroe area
Monroe	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Claiborne	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
West Monroe	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Alexandria area
Alexandria	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Pineville	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Other Louisiana towns
Bogalusa	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Hammond	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Minden	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Morgan City	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Natchitoches	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
New Iberia	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Opelousas	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Ruston	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs

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How singing learning works in Louisiana

How does singing fit school music in Louisiana?

School singing in Louisiana is usually part of choir rather than an individual voice class, and the earliest named opportunities begin in fourth grade. St. Tammany Parish Public Schools offers chorus at Tchefuncte Middle School starting in grade 4, while Zachary Community School District says choir begins at Zachary Elementary School in grade 4. Ascension Parish School Board offers Beginning Choir at St. Amant High School for new and untrained singers, so a teen can enter without prior choral training. A private voice lesson develops an individual singer alongside those group experiences.

Who runs what for Louisiana singers?

Louisiana's student voice route is led by the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA), which sponsors middle- and high-school All-State Choir and solo and small ensemble assessments. The Louisiana High School Rally Association (LHSRA) adds a separate music route: students first earn a Superior rating at a District Rally or an LMEA contest to enter its state music events. These organizations serve different purposes, so a singer can pursue choir honors through LMEA while also seeking Rally recognition through LHSRA.

Who runs what in Louisiana

Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA)

Runs: Sponsors All-State Choir and solo and small ensemble assessments.
For: Middle- and high-school singers

Louisiana High School Rally Association (LHSRA)

Runs: Runs state music events after qualifying District Rally or LMEA ratings.
For: High-school students with a Superior rating

Auditions and events in Louisiana

How does a singer reach Louisiana's top student honors?

For Louisiana high-school singers, the route to LMEA All-State Choir begins with a district audition; each district sets its own first-round date, and it may pair the audition with District Honor Choir. Students in grades 9–12 must attend an accredited Louisiana high school and participate in its choral program, with an eligible music teacher or LMEA-member private teacher able to certify a singer if the school has no choir. The district ranks singers and recommends those who meet the quota and score threshold for a second, state-level audition. High-school audition deadlines fall in October, with All-State events in January. Middle-school singers also audition through their district, with selected candidates advancing to the state round; LMEA's 2026–27 middle-school dates fall in November and December.

The singing route in Louisiana, step by step

District auditionHigh-school singers audition in their LMEA district in fall; districts set dates and may combine it with District Honor Choir.
State-round recommendationDistricts recommend candidates within quota who meet the minimum score threshold.
State auditionRecommended singers complete the state-level audition; All-State Choir events are held in January.

The Louisiana singing year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

State Solo and Small Ensemble AssessmentEntry fee: $25 per solo; $20 per ensemble memberStart the piece Sep to Dec

Start the piece Sep to DecMar to Apr

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Louisiana All-State Choir auditions ask singers to show musicianship as well as prepared repertoire. High-school singers prepare two ascending and descending scales a cappella, a designated selection, and an eight-measure sight-reading exercise; the 2027 selection is “Ezekiel,” arranged by Stacey V. Gibbs. LMEA solo assessment has a different focus: vocal music must come from traditional literature such as folk songs or spirituals, and memorization is required for the best rating. A solo is one selection within six minutes, and an accompanied work needs its accompaniment for adjudication. With weekly lessons, allow three to six months to learn and polish an event piece.

What else is there to enter?

The LMEA Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment gives middle- and high-school singers a focused performance goal outside the All-State choir route. A soloist can receive a Gold Medal for an outstanding adjudicated performance, so the event also suits students who want feedback on one prepared song rather than a full choir season.

Singing events in Louisiana, 2026–27

State Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment