Singing Lessons in Pennsylvania
What singing lessons cost across Pennsylvania, and how to find the right teacher.
Singing lesson prices across Pennsylvania
A one-hour singing lesson in Pennsylvania typically costs $59 to $92, and a half hour $32 to $50. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The Philadelphia area runs highest, up to $111 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.
| Town | 30 minutes | One hour | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia area | |||
| Philadelphia | $37–$61 | $70–$111 | LessonsCosts |
| Levittown | $36–$59 | $67–$107 | LessonsCosts |
| Norristown | $37–$60 | $69–$110 | LessonsCosts |
| Chester | $36–$59 | $68–$108 | LessonsCosts |
| Drexel Hill | $37–$60 | $69–$110 | LessonsCosts |
| King of Prussia | $36–$58 | $67–$106 | LessonsCosts |
| Pottstown | $36–$59 | $68–$108 | LessonsCosts |
| West Chester | $36–$58 | $66–$106 | LessonsCosts |
| Phoenixville | $36–$59 | $68–$108 | LessonsCosts |
| Lansdale | $36–$59 | $68–$108 | LessonsCosts |
| Willow Grove | $36–$59 | $68–$108 | LessonsCosts |
| Ardmore | $37–$60 | $69–$109 | LessonsCosts |
| Montgomeryville | $36–$58 | $66–$106 | LessonsCosts |
| Coatesville | $35–$57 | $65–$104 | LessonsCosts |
| Yeadon | $37–$60 | $68–$109 | LessonsCosts |
| Lansdowne | $37–$60 | $69–$110 | LessonsCosts |
| Darby | $37–$61 | $70–$111 | LessonsCosts |
| Broomall | $36–$58 | $67–$106 | LessonsCosts |
| Roslyn | $37–$60 | $69–$109 | LessonsCosts |
| Pittsburgh area | |||
| Pittsburgh | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Bethel Park | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Monroeville | $32–$45 | $58–$83 | LessonsCosts |
| Plum | $32–$45 | $58–$82 | LessonsCosts |
| Allison Park | $32–$46 | $58–$84 | LessonsCosts |
| New Castle | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Baldwin | $32–$47 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Murrysville | $32–$45 | $58–$83 | LessonsCosts |
| West Mifflin | $32–$45 | $58–$83 | LessonsCosts |
| McKeesport | $32–$47 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Franklin Park | $32–$45 | $58–$82 | LessonsCosts |
| Greensburg | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Wilkinsburg | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Carnot-Moon | $32–$46 | $58–$83 | LessonsCosts |
| Washington | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Butler | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Jefferson Hills | $31–$44 | $58–$81 | LessonsCosts |
| New Kensington | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Lower Burrell | $32–$46 | $58–$84 | LessonsCosts |
| Munhall | $32–$48 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Allentown area | |||
| Allentown | $35–$57 | $66–$105 | LessonsCosts |
| Bethlehem | $34–$56 | $64–$102 | LessonsCosts |
| Easton | $35–$57 | $65–$104 | LessonsCosts |
| Fullerton | $35–$56 | $65–$103 | LessonsCosts |
| Emmaus | $35–$56 | $65–$103 | LessonsCosts |
| Northampton | $34–$56 | $64–$103 | LessonsCosts |
| Harrisburg area | |||
| Harrisburg | $33–$54 | $62–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Carlisle | $33–$54 | $62–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Colonial Park | $33–$53 | $61–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Hershey | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Progress | $33–$53 | $61–$96 | LessonsCosts |
| Scranton area | |||
| Scranton | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Wilkes-Barre | $32–$47 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Hazleton | $32–$49 | $59–$89 | LessonsCosts |
| Dunmore | $32–$47 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Kingston | $32–$48 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
| Mountain Top | $32–$45 | $58–$83 | LessonsCosts |
| Nanticoke | $32–$47 | $58–$86 | LessonsCosts |
| Lancaster area | |||
| Lancaster | $33–$54 | $62–$98 | LessonsCosts |
| Ephrata | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Elizabethtown | $33–$53 | $61–$97 | LessonsCosts |
| Reading area | |||
| Reading | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Wyomissing | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| York area | |||
| York | $33–$52 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| Hanover | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| Weigelstown | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Shiloh | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Chambersburg area | |||
| Chambersburg | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Waynesboro | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Hermitage area | |||
| Hermitage | $32–$47 | $58–$85 | LessonsCosts |
| Sharon | $32–$50 | $59–$91 | LessonsCosts |
| Other Pennsylvania towns | |||
| Altoona | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| Bloomsburg | $33–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Erie | $32–$45 | $58–$82 | LessonsCosts |
| Indiana | $33–$52 | $60–$95 | LessonsCosts |
| Johnstown | $31–$43 | $57–$79 | LessonsCosts |
| Lebanon | $32–$48 | $59–$88 | LessonsCosts |
| Meadville | $32–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Pottsville | $33–$51 | $60–$94 | LessonsCosts |
| St. Marys | $32–$50 | $59–$92 | LessonsCosts |
| State College | $33–$51 | $60–$93 | LessonsCosts |
| Williamsport | $32–$47 | $59–$87 | LessonsCosts |
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How singing learning works in Pennsylvania
How does singing fit school music in Pennsylvania?
School choir is the main school-based route for young singers in Pennsylvania, and districts set when it begins. In Philadelphia, the Vare-Washington Choir includes grades 4 through 8; Bethlehem Area offers choir in grades 4 and 5, while Reading School District has sixth-grade choral musicians at Northeast Middle School. Pennsylvania sets arts standards for the ends of grades 3, 5, 8, and 12, but each school entity sets its own graduation requirements. Private lessons build vocal habits alongside school choir, rather than replacing it.
When school music starts in Pennsylvania districts
Who runs what for Pennsylvania singers?
Pennsylvania’s student singing routes involve both school music organizations and teacher associations, and their roles differ. The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) runs district, regional, and state school chorus festivals, with advancement leading toward All-State for eligible high school students. The American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania (ACDA-PA) runs its Choir for All Honor Choir for singers. The Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association (PMTA) offers a separate performance festival, where a live accompanist is required for works written with accompaniment. Knowing who sponsors an event helps you understand who can enter.
Who runs what in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA)
- Runs
- Runs district, regional, and state school chorus festivals and performance assessments.
- For
- Eligible school music students; sponsorship and grade rules apply.
American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania (ACDA-PA)
- Runs
- Runs the Choir for All Honor Choir for singers.
- For
- Singers selected for the honor choir.
Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association (PMTA)
- Runs
- Runs the Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival for student performers.
- For
- Students entered through participating teachers.
Auditions and events in Pennsylvania
How does a singer reach Pennsylvania's top student honors?
The school-honors route for singers begins with a PMEA district chorus audition, then continues through Region and All-State for students who advance. In District 7, registration usually closes in mid-October and auditions take place in late October. PMEA also offers a vocal solo Music Performance Assessment, but it is an assessment rather than a district-to-state solo-contest ladder. A statewide chorus Music Performance Assessment is scheduled at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh each March, giving singers another formal performance setting outside the advancement route.
The singing route in Pennsylvania, step by step
- District chorusRegistration usually closes in mid-October, with District 7 auditions held in late October.
- Region chorusSingers who advance from district auditions continue to the regional festival.
- All-StateStudents advancing through the route can pursue the state festival; PMEA’s statewide chorus assessment is held in Pittsburgh in March.
The Pennsylvania singing year
Pennsylvania State MTNA Performance CompetitionsPennsylvania Music Teachers AssociationStart the piece May to Aug
PMEA District 7 Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz, and Modern Band FestivalsPMEA District 7Start the piece Jul to Oct
PMEA Solo & Small Ensemble Music Performance AssessmentPennsylvania Music Educators AssociationStart the piece Sep to Dec
PMEA Region V Chorus FestivalPennsylvania Music Educators AssociationStart the piece Sep to Dec
PMEA All-State EnsemblesPennsylvania Music Educators AssociationStart the piece Oct to Jan
Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent
What do auditions ask you to prepare?
For the PMEA District 7 Chorus audition, singers prepare “Sing Joyfully” by William Byrd and “Music of Stillness” by Elaine Hagenberg. The work is not just learning notes: you need to know both pieces securely, including their words and musical detail, so lessons can build accuracy and confident delivery. A demanding event piece typically takes three to six months of steady weekly preparation, leaving time to develop the music carefully rather than rushing close to the audition.
What else is there to enter?
Singers who want a performance opportunity beyond the district chorus route can consider PMEA’s Solo & Small Ensemble Music Performance Assessment, which serves K–12 students sponsored by a participating music teacher and usually takes place in spring. PMTA’s Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival is another option for students, and it requires a live accompanist when a work is written with accompaniment. The PMEA statewide chorus Music Performance Assessment in Pittsburgh offers a school-based assessment setting for singers who want to perform without treating the event as a contest.
Singing events in Pennsylvania, 2026–27
PMEA All-State Ensembles
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
- When
- April 14–17, 2027; audition windows run November 2026–February 2027
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- Primarily grades 10–12; selection and eligibility depend on ensemble
PMEA Solo & Small Ensemble Music Performance Assessment
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
- When
- Usually March–May 2027; event dates vary by district
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- K–12 students, sponsored by a participating music teacher
PMEA District 7 Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz, and Modern Band Festivals
PMEA District 7
- When
- January–April 2027
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- School music students; eligibility and grades vary by festival
PMEA Region V Chorus Festival
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
- When
- March 4–6, 2027
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- High school students who advance from district auditions
Pennsylvania State MTNA Performance Competitions
Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association
- When
- Usually early November each year
- Entry
- Ask the organizer
- Who
- Junior, senior, and young artist divisions; junior division is for school-age students
Homeschool and private school students
Private, parochial, charter, cyber, and cyber-charter students can qualify for PMEA District 7 festivals if they participate in their own school ensemble or a community-based equivalent and have sponsorship from an appropriate PMEA-member director. That means a homeschool singer should first find an eligible ensemble and director willing to sponsor participation; studying privately by itself does not meet the stated festival condition.
Starting at any age
Starting a child on singing
Children can begin singing lessons when they are ready to listen, imitate a sound, and enjoy trying songs; school choir often begins later. In Easton, Paxinosa Chorus is open to grades 3 through 5, while several districts begin elementary choir in fourth grade. A private teacher helps a young singer match pitch, use a comfortable voice, and learn songs at a manageable pace before joining a group. As school choir begins, one-on-one lessons can support the music without making singing feel like another school assignment.
A teen in Pennsylvania
A teen can build a strong singing path through school chorus and, for eligible students, PMEA district auditions. District 7 chorus auditions begin at grades 9 through 12, while Region and All-State festival eligibility is limited to grades 10 through 12. That progression makes the high school calendar important, but weekly lessons give a singer room to work on technique and repertoire alongside rehearsals. For a teen who is not pursuing festivals, school chorus and local singing opportunities still offer meaningful ways to perform.
Starting or coming back as an adult
Adults in Pennsylvania have places to sing with others, including the West Chester Area Community Chorus in West Chester, which accepts singers of all voice parts and levels without auditions during two seasonal joining periods. The New Horizons Glee Club in Bryn Mawr is accepting members for its 2026–27 program. It is not too late to start or return to singing; a dedicated teacher can meet you at your current level and help you build confidence and vocal control at a pace that fits your life.
Finding the right teacher
What should a good singing teacher do?
A good singing teacher listens closely to pitch, breath, and tone, then chooses songs that let a student grow without strain. In Pennsylvania, that foundation supports school chorus and PMEA audition work, but it also matters for a child singing for fun or an adult returning to music. Fit matters as much as training: a shy beginner, a confident teen, and an adult rebuilding technique need different kinds of encouragement. Lesson With You lets you choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend one, so the match can reflect your goals and personality.
How do live online singing lessons work?
A live Zoom singing lesson lets the teacher hear pitch, tone, and phrasing in real time and see posture and breathing, so feedback can be immediate. At home, a quiet room and a device placed where the teacher can see your face and upper body are enough to begin. A singer in Philadelphia and a singer in Franklin Park have the same choice of teacher and the same one-on-one weekly lesson, with no commute and access to a teacher who fits rather than only whoever is closest. The steady online rhythm makes it easier to keep lessons alongside school and work.
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Singing in Pennsylvania
Where to hear singing
You can hear singing in different parts of Pennsylvania through public concerts and student performances. In Philadelphia, Curtis offers free student recitals open to all patrons, and K–12 and university students can reserve $9 tickets for Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts during the 2026–27 season. In Scranton, University of Scranton Performance Music students give a public general recital with free admission. In Lancaster, Long’s Park Summer Music Series offers free Sunday performances in summer, giving families an easy way to make live music part of the season.
Where to play with others
Community singing extends beyond school in several parts of Pennsylvania. The Lebanon County Choral Society welcomes singers from grade 3 through adulthood without auditions, while the Williamsport Civic Chorus is open without auditions to singers of high school age and older. These groups give singers a way to build ensemble experience with people beyond their school or age group.
Singing around Pennsylvania, area by area
Philadelphia area
Philadelphia offers singers community chorus opportunities beyond school. The Philadelphia Boys Choir adult chorale welcomes volunteer adult members, and the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus has an annual season with a January joining option. Families in Wilmington, Camden, and Norristown can also consider these Philadelphia groups when looking for a way to sing with others.
- School year
- Aug 24 to Jun 9, 40 lesson weeks (The School District of Philadelphia)
- Town guides
- Philadelphia, Wilmington, Camden, Levittown, Sicklerville, Norristown, Chester, Drexel Hill
Pittsburgh area
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus serves singers in grades 3 through 12, who complete a free placement session to join. Eligible students can get up to two $15 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra tickets per concert through free PSO Go registration. A free public camp concert is scheduled in Wexford on July 2, 2027, giving families in Bethel Park, Monroeville, and Plum another local listening option.
- School year
- Aug 24 to Jun 8, 40 lesson weeks (Pittsburgh Public Schools)
- Town guides
- Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, Monroeville, Plum, Allison Park, New Castle, Baldwin, Murrysville
Allentown area
In Allentown, the 2027 Allentown Symphony Orchestra family concert is open to the public, with free tickets for everyone under 21 through the box office. Families in Bethlehem, Easton, and Emmaus can make the concert a first live orchestral experience for a young singer, with a chance to hear how voices and instruments share a musical program.
- School year
- Aug 24 to Jun 10, 40 lesson weeks (Allentown School District)
- Town guides
- Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Fullerton, Phillipsburg, Emmaus, Northampton
Harrisburg area
Harrisburg singers can audition for Voices of the Valley, a community chorus with membership dues each semester and music purchased by members. College and high school students with valid ID can buy last-minute Harrisburg Symphony Masterworks tickets, and the orchestra also offers a free summer concert series. Families in Carlisle, Hershey, and Progress have both a singing route and chances to hear live music.
- School year
- Aug 26 to Jun 4, 40 lesson weeks (Harrisburg City School District)
- Town guides
- Harrisburg, Carlisle, Colonial Park, Hershey, Progress
Scranton area
Wilkes-Barre’s Sunsets on SOMA offers free concerts from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month from May through September in Midtown Village. Scranton singers seeking a community performance outlet can audition for Arcadia Chorale, which asks auditioners for a prepared selection, sight-reading, and vocal warm-ups. These options serve families in Dunmore, Kingston, and Hazleton as well as Scranton.
- Town guides
- Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Dunmore, Kingston, Mountain Top, Nanticoke
Lancaster area
Lancaster offers younger singers Carol Choir and Concert Choir as seasonal group experiences. Families in Ephrata and Elizabethtown can consider these options for a child ready to sing with peers, while a family outing can include the city’s public music offerings. Singing in a choir gives a student a different kind of practice from individual lessons, with attention to listening and blending with other voices.
- Town guides
- Lancaster, Ephrata, Elizabethtown
York area
York County Honors Choir offers Junior and Senior Honors Choir places for accepted singers, with scholarships available. Springettsbury Township’s Sounds of Summer offers free concerts on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from June through August. Students in Hanover, Weigelstown, and Shiloh can consider the choir for a structured singing experience, while the concert series is an easy way for the whole family to hear live music.
- Town guides
- York, Hanover, Weigelstown, Shiloh
A little singing history in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a notable choral tradition, and Philadelphia-born contralto Marian Anderson is one of its most celebrated singers. She began singing with the Union Baptist Church junior choir, a reminder that a young voice can grow through community music as well as formal training. Bethlehem’s Bach Choir has a long-running connection to choral repertoire, with a 2026–27 season that includes Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles. For a student, that history makes vocal study part of a living tradition of choral performance in the state.
Start singing lessons in Pennsylvania with a free first lesson
- Choose 30, 45, or 60 minutes after the teacher hears the student
- Start without buying a microphone or extra equipment
- Talk through choir, theater, worship, audition, or personal goals
- Try a short warmup or song in a low-pressure setting
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a teacher who listens carefully to your voice, understands your goals, and explains how lessons will help you progress. Lesson With You offers a free first 30-minute lesson, so you or your child can meet the teacher before deciding on weekly lessons.
Yes, a live Zoom lesson lets a teacher hear pitch and tone in real time and see posture and breathing. You avoid a commute and can work with a teacher who fits, rather than being limited to the closest option.
It depends on the district, but elementary choir often begins in grades 3 or 4. Easton Area opens Paxinosa Chorus to grades 3 through 5, while Vare-Washington Choir in Philadelphia includes grades 4 through 8.
The school chorus route begins with district auditions, then eligible singers can advance to Region and All-State. District 7 auditions are open to grades 9 through 12, but Region and All-State festival eligibility is limited to grades 10 through 12.
Homeschool students can qualify for PMEA District 7 festivals if they participate in a community-based equivalent ensemble and receive sponsorship from an appropriate PMEA-member director. Private study alone does not meet that participation condition.
A child can start when they enjoy singing and are ready to listen and imitate sounds; there is no single required age. Private lessons can build pitch and vocal habits before school choir begins, which in some Pennsylvania districts starts in grade 3 or 4.
No, adults can start or return to singing at any age. Groups such as the West Chester Area Community Chorus welcome singers of different levels, and a private teacher can shape lessons around your starting point and goals.
Singing lessons in Pennsylvania typically cost about $69 an hour, or $32 to $50 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.
