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Singing Lessons in Maryland

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

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Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 18 min read

Singing lesson prices across Maryland

A one-hour singing lesson in Maryland typically costs $68 to $108, and a half hour $36 to $59. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The Frederick area runs highest, up to $122 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.

Town30 minutesOne hourGuides
Baltimore area
Baltimore$36–$59$68–$108LessonsCosts
Columbia$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Ellicott City$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Glen Burnie$35–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Dundalk$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Towson$35–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Severn$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Bel Air South$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Odenton$36–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Catonsville$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Annapolis$36–$59$68–$108LessonsCosts
Essex$35–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Woodlawn$36–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Severna Park$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Owings Mills$35–$58$66–$105LessonsCosts
Randallstown$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Pasadena$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Pikesville$35–$57$66–$104LessonsCosts
Middle River$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Eldersburg$34–$55$63–$100LessonsCosts
Bel Air North$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Milford Mill$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Parkville$36–$59$67–$107LessonsCosts
Crofton$36–$59$67–$107LessonsCosts
Perry Hall$35–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Ilchester$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Carney$35–$58$66–$105LessonsCosts
Lochearn$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Elkridge$36–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Reisterstown$36–$58$67–$107LessonsCosts
North Laurel$36–$59$67–$107LessonsCosts
Edgewood$34–$56$64–$102LessonsCosts
Arnold$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Cockeysville$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Arbutus$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Westminster$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Rosedale$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Maryland City$35–$58$66–$105LessonsCosts
Lake Shore$34–$56$64–$102LessonsCosts
Ferndale$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Aberdeen$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Parole$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Brooklyn Park$35–$58$66–$105LessonsCosts
Mays Chapel$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Rossville$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Havre de Grace$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Joppatowne$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Overlea$35–$58$66–$105LessonsCosts
Honeygo$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Riviera Beach$36–$58$67–$106LessonsCosts
Annapolis Neck$35–$57$65–$104LessonsCosts
Linthicum$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Fort Meade$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
White Marsh$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Bel Air$35–$57$66–$105LessonsCosts
Scaggsville$35–$58$66–$105LessonsCosts
Frederick area
Frederick$38–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Waldorf$37–$61$70–$111LessonsCosts
Germantown$39–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Silver Spring$40–$65$75–$119LessonsCosts
Gaithersburg$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Bethesda$39–$64$73–$116LessonsCosts
Rockville$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Bowie$38–$62$71–$114LessonsCosts
Aspen Hill$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Wheaton$39–$64$73–$117LessonsCosts
North Bethesda$39–$64$73–$116LessonsCosts
Potomac$38–$61$71–$112LessonsCosts
Clinton$37–$60$69–$110LessonsCosts
Olney$38–$61$71–$112LessonsCosts
Chillum$40–$65$75–$119LessonsCosts
College Park$39–$64$73–$117LessonsCosts
Montgomery Village$39–$64$74–$117LessonsCosts
Clarksburg$38–$62$71–$113LessonsCosts
Laurel$39–$64$73–$117LessonsCosts
South Laurel$38–$63$72–$114LessonsCosts
Ballenger Creek$37–$61$70–$111LessonsCosts
Fairland$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Fort Washington$37–$61$70–$111LessonsCosts
Greenbelt$39–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Landover$39–$64$73–$117LessonsCosts
North Potomac$39–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Suitland$39–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Camp Springs$38–$62$71–$113LessonsCosts
Langley Park$41–$66$76–$122LessonsCosts
Hyattsville$39–$64$74–$117LessonsCosts
Beltsville$38–$62$71–$114LessonsCosts
Redland$38–$62$71–$113LessonsCosts
East Riverdale$40–$65$75–$119LessonsCosts
Seabrook$39–$64$73–$117LessonsCosts
Oxon Hill$38–$61$70–$112LessonsCosts
Damascus$37–$60$69–$110LessonsCosts
Takoma Park$40–$64$74–$118LessonsCosts
Calverton$39–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Adelphi$39–$64$73–$117LessonsCosts
White Oak$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Glenmont$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Glassmanor$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Cloverly$38–$61$70–$112LessonsCosts
Hillcrest Heights$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Bensville$36–$59$68–$108LessonsCosts
Summerfield$39–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Colesville$38–$62$71–$114LessonsCosts
Linganore$38–$61$70–$112LessonsCosts
Accokeek$35–$58$66–$106LessonsCosts
Lake Arbor$39–$63$72–$115LessonsCosts
Urbana$37–$60$69–$110LessonsCosts
Kettering$38–$62$71–$113LessonsCosts
Flower Hill$39–$63$73–$116LessonsCosts
Glenn Dale$38–$62$71–$113LessonsCosts
Brock Hall$37–$61$70–$111LessonsCosts
Green Valley$36–$59$68–$108LessonsCosts
New Carrollton$40–$64$74–$118LessonsCosts
Westphalia$37–$60$69–$109LessonsCosts
Kemp Mill$39–$64$73–$116LessonsCosts
Rosaryville$37–$60$69–$109LessonsCosts
Largo$38–$62$71–$114LessonsCosts
Brandywine$36–$58$67–$107LessonsCosts
Travilah$37–$59$68–$109LessonsCosts
Lanham$38–$63$72–$114LessonsCosts
Mitchellville$38–$62$71–$113LessonsCosts
Friendly$37–$61$70–$111LessonsCosts
Walker Mill$38–$62$71–$113LessonsCosts
La Plata$37–$60$69–$109LessonsCosts
Forestville$38–$61$70–$112LessonsCosts
Hagerstown area
Hagerstown$32–$49$59–$90LessonsCosts
Halfway$32–$49$59–$90LessonsCosts
Lexington Park area
Lexington Park$33–$53$61–$97LessonsCosts
California$33–$52$60–$95LessonsCosts
Other Maryland towns
Cambridge$34–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Cumberland$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Easton$35–$56$65–$103LessonsCosts
Elkton$34–$55$63–$100LessonsCosts
Ocean Pines$34–$56$64–$102LessonsCosts
Salisbury$33–$52$60–$95LessonsCosts

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How singing learning works in Maryland

How does singing fit school music in Maryland?

Maryland schools introduce singing through chorus and vocal music, but the starting point differs by district. Howard County Public School System allows chorus instruction from fourth grade, while Montgomery County Public Schools begins middle school chorus in sixth grade. In Prince George’s County Public Schools, the Chorus Major course is for seventh- and eighth-graders and requires an audition; Frederick County Public Schools offers elementary chorus, with fifth-graders able to audition for its FCPS Elementary Honors Chorus. These differences mean private lessons can build a foundation before a school ensemble is available.

Who runs what for Maryland singers?

Maryland’s student singing opportunities are led by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA), which sponsors All-State auditions and the State Solo & Ensemble Festival. The Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA), an MMEA component, supports choral educators and helps guide student events. The Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA) offers student competitions, festivals, recitals, and examinations through its network. These groups serve different purposes: MMEA connects school singers to statewide honors, while MSMTA provides another route for students to perform and be evaluated.

Who runs what in Maryland

Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA)

Runs
Sponsors All-State auditions and the State Solo & Ensemble Festival.
For
School music students; eligibility depends on the event.

Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA)

Runs
Supports choral educators and helps guide student events.
For
Choral educators and their student communities.

Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA)

Runs
Offers student competitions, festivals, recitals, and examinations.
For
Students seeking performance or assessment opportunities.

Auditions and events in Maryland

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

Maryland’s school-honor route for singers has two tracks: All-State Chorus and State Solo & Ensemble. All-State begins with a school music educator’s nomination, followed by the audition process; selected singers join the Senior Treble Chorus or Junior Mixed Chorus in Baltimore in February. The other route begins at a district Solo & Ensemble festival, where a grades 6–12 singer must earn a Superior rating to advance. The state festival takes place in May at Towson University’s Center for the Arts, and registration is due in March. These routes give students different ways to demonstrate their work, through a choral ensemble or an individually prepared selection.

The singing route in Maryland, step by step

  1. All-State ChorusA school music educator nominates eligible students; recorded auditions are submitted in late October and early November, followed by in-person auditions in November, with rosters expected in early December.
  2. District Solo & EnsembleGrades 6–12 singers earn a Superior rating on grade 2–6 music at a district festival, held from November through January in some districts.
  3. State Solo & EnsembleQualifiers perform at the May festival; registration is usually due in March.

The Maryland singing year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

Maryland All State AuditionsMaryland Music Educators AssociationStart the piece Apr to Jul

Start the piece Apr to JulOct 28 to Nov 4

MTNA Competitions — Maryland State CompetitionMaryland State Music Teachers AssociationStart the piece May to Aug

Start the piece May to AugNov 1

2027 State Solo & Ensemble FestivalMaryland Music Educators AssociationStart the piece Nov to Feb

Start the piece Nov to FebMay 15

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Maryland’s State Solo & Ensemble Festival asks vocal students to prepare a work from the MMEA State Repertoire Lists at the same grade level used to qualify at the district festival. A solo needs published accompaniment, which can be live or recorded; a recording must be saved on the playback device rather than rely on Wi-Fi. Scales and sight-reading are not required, and a piece is limited to 10 minutes, though an adjudicator decides how much of a longer work to hear. In weekly lessons, allow three to six months to prepare an event piece with secure notes, words, phrasing, and accompaniment.

Homeschool and private school students

Maryland’s 2026–27 State Solo & Ensemble Festival requires students to attend a Maryland public, parochial, or independent school and be enrolled in a school band, chorus, orchestra class, or school-sponsored ensemble. All-State Chorus also expects students to be enrolled in a curricular school choir. Homeschool students who do not meet those school conditions cannot use those routes, but Maryland State Music Teachers Association competitions, festivals, recitals, and examinations offer other possibilities.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on singing

Children can begin singing lessons when they can follow a brief activity and enjoy trying out their voices; they do not need to wait for a school choir. Individual lessons help a young singer hear whether a note is higher or lower, match pitch, and use a comfortable voice without pressure to perform for a group. That foundation supports school singing later, while a teacher can choose short songs and exercises suited to the child's attention and confidence. For a child who already sings in a chorus, lessons offer focused time to develop skills at an individual pace.

A teen in Maryland

A teen can build strong vocal skills while taking part in school chorus, then pursue Maryland’s school-nominated All-State auditions or district Solo & Ensemble events. The audition cycle begins with recorded submissions in late October and early November, followed by in-person auditions in November; district Solo & Ensemble festivals take place from winter into spring. Weekly lessons fit that calendar by giving a singer steady time to work on repertoire and confidence without relying only on group rehearsal.

Starting or coming back as an adult

Adults in Maryland have welcoming ways to sing with others, including the NIH Community Chorus in North Bethesda, which requires no audition, and Charm City Sings Community Chorus in Baltimore, which also welcomes adults without auditions. In Hagerstown, Hagerstown Choral Arts rehearses weekly from September through May. It is not too late to begin or return to singing; a dedicated teacher can meet you at your current level and help you build technique at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good singing teacher do?

A good singing teacher helps you or your child use the voice comfortably, listen closely to pitch, and shape words and phrases clearly. For a Maryland student aiming at school honors, the teacher should be able to guide steady work on repertoire and performance confidence, while an adult beginner may value a slower pace and songs that feel approachable. Fit matters as much as training because a student learns best when the lesson style suits their age, goals, and personality. Every Lesson With You teacher holds at least a bachelor’s degree in voice, and you can choose a teacher or ask us to recommend one.

How do live online singing lessons work?

A live Zoom singing lesson lets the teacher hear pitch, tone, breath, and diction in real time and offer corrections while you sing. A quiet room and a device positioned so the teacher can see your face and upper body are enough to get started; no instrument or commute is needed. The weekly one-on-one lesson keeps a consistent teacher focused on how you learn, while online access makes it easier to find a good fit beyond the closest option. In Baltimore and Summerfield, you or your child can choose from the same teachers and receive the same lesson.

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Singing in Maryland

Where to hear singing

Voices are part of Maryland’s concert life in several settings. In Baltimore, Maryland Opera presents a fully staged La traviata with chorus and orchestra on April 23 and 24, 2027, and offers a limited number of free student tickets to most performances. The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra also gives Sunday afternoon concerts at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium or Notre Dame of Maryland University’s LeClerc Hall; students with valid ID can reserve free tickets when available. These performances let a singer hear how solo voices and chorus work together.

Where to play with others

For a singer who wants regular ensemble work, Maryland’s community bands and orchestras are not a fit, but community chorus is a direct route to singing with others. School singers can also keep building ensemble experience through chorus, with district and state solo events offering a separate performance goal. That distinction matters: a chorus develops listening and blend with a group, while a solo adjudication focuses attention on one singer’s preparation.

Singing around Maryland, area by area

Baltimore area

Baltimore offers live music for students as well as singers. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has $10 student rush tickets when available, released at noon on concert day for students with valid ID. In Westminster, Carroll Community College presents a free lunchtime recital featuring selected voice and instrumental music students on November 18 at 1 p.m. The recital gives a developing singer a chance to hear student performers in a close-up setting.

Hagerstown area

Hagerstown Choral Arts brings singers together for weekly rehearsals from September through May, with membership dues set before each season. Students in grades K–12 can attend select Maryland Symphony Orchestra classical performances free in most sections or receive 50% off premium seats. Summer also brings free weekly Sunday evening concerts from the Hagerstown Municipal Band, usually beginning in June.

School year
Aug 25 to Jun 8, 41 lesson weeks (Washington County Public Schools)

Salisbury area

Salisbury singers can hear the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra for $5 at most concerts, and children attend its Children’s Concert free when accompanied by an adult. St. Francis de Sales Parish has an auditioned choir, giving singers another choral setting in town. Together, these options offer a chance to hear orchestral music or take part in a choir.

School year
Sep 1 to Jun 11, 39 lesson weeks (Wicomico County Public Schools)
Town guides
Salisbury

Cumberland area

Cumberland Choral Arts welcomes singers aged 17 and older, giving adults a local group to sing with. For live music, the Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series presents free Thursday concerts over ten weeks from June through August at Canal Place Festival Grounds. Sunday in the Park also offers free weekly music from May through September at Constitution Park.

Town guides
Cumberland

Easton area

In Easton, students up to age 18 can reserve complimentary tickets to Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra concerts, subject to availability. Carpe Diem Arts presents free, all-ages lunchtime concerts at Brookletts Place, offering a different setting for live performance. Both are ways for a developing singer to hear music without needing to plan around ticket costs.

School year
Aug 24 to Jun 14, 40 lesson weeks (Talbot County Public Schools)
Town guides
Easton

Cambridge area

Cambridge’s Christ Episcopal Church has a fall and winter concert series with free admission. The Chorus of Dorchester has summer concerts in July, offering a seasonal chance to hear local singers. Together, these give listeners distinct chances to hear live music during different parts of the year.

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Cambridge

Ocean Pines area

Ocean City’s Sunset Park Party Nights offers free concerts every Thursday in July and August from 7 to 9 p.m., with free admission and parking. The series gives families in Ocean Pines an outdoor summer performance option, with no ticket expense to plan around.

School year
Aug 31 to Jun 11, 39 lesson weeks (Worcester County Public Schools)
Town guides
Ocean Pines

Frequently Asked Questions

Choose a teacher who listens carefully to your voice, explains how to sing comfortably, and adapts lessons to your goals and learning style. Lesson With You offers a free first 30-minute lesson, and you can choose a teacher or ask us to recommend one.

Yes, a teacher can hear your pitch, tone, breath, and diction in real time over Zoom and respond as you sing. A quiet room and a device positioned to show your face and upper body are enough to begin.

It differs by district: Howard County Public School System offers chorus instruction beginning in fourth grade, while Montgomery County Public Schools begins middle school chorus in sixth grade. Other districts offer elementary or middle school chorus at different grade levels.

For All-State Chorus, a school music educator nominates students for auditions, and selected singers rehearse in Baltimore in February. For State Solo & Ensemble, a grades 6–12 singer earns a Superior rating at a district festival to qualify for the May state festival.

The State Solo & Ensemble Festival requires students to attend a Maryland public, parochial, or independent school and take part in a school music ensemble; All-State Chorus expects students to be in a curricular school choir. Homeschool singers can explore other opportunities, including events offered by the Maryland State Music Teachers Association.

A child can begin when they can follow a short activity and enjoy experimenting with their voice; there is no need to wait for school chorus. Private lessons can build pitch awareness and comfortable vocal habits before a school group begins.

No, adults can start or return to singing at any age. Maryland has welcoming community choirs, including the NIH Community Chorus in North Bethesda and Charm City Sings Community Chorus in Baltimore.

Singing lessons in Maryland typically cost about $80 an hour, or $36 to $59 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.