Confident Kids. Connected Families. Complete Musicians.
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Piano and Guitar Lessons near Des Moines, IA.
Available In-person or with a Live Teacher Online
Fun, structured group lessons build confidence through real progress, with a clear, level-by-level path for ages 6 through high school (and ready 5-year-olds).
Choosing the right activity for your child can feel overwhelming.
Arrow Academy of Music offers a clear, simple path to confidence, life skills, and musical progress through a level-based Pathway that supports steady growth over time. Kids don’t just start strong; they keep growing.
Why Arrow Academy?
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Small groups. Big Confidence.
Kids learn and play together in small groups (2–7 students) with caring teachers who truly know them. Our classrooms feel encouraging, energizing, and joyful, as friendships and musicians are built in each lesson. Practice plans and videos make progress easy at home, helping develop the lifelong habits of a complete musician.
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Clear approach. Real progress.
Our level-based curriculum helps students build skill step-by-step. They learn to read music, play with chords and lead sheets, explore theory, and even improvise. Plus music games make concepts click and keep it exciting. Clear structure. No pressure.
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Family Flexibility. Big Moments.
Make-ups and extra help sessions are easy to schedule. Students receive individual Flex & Float experiences each year to boost individuality and creativity, plus low-pressure performances and ensemble opportunities that help them shine.
Education You Can Trust
1,000+
Number of students served + over 100 online!
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Number of Pathway graduates in professional music gigs
300
Number of Pathway graduates
16
Number of years in business
Our Process
A clear guide on how to plan your quarters, weeks, & days.
Need a reset in your life with a solid plan and don’t know how to make one?
Enjoy 5 episodes downloaded straight to your podcast app about quarterly, weekly, and daily rhythms while learning how to listen to the Lord’s voice. If you feel like life is a little chaotic and you don’t know what to focus on next, this is for you! You can re-listen every 12 weeks to re-establish new priorities and rhythms for whatever season you are in - because the only thing constant about life is change!
Get clear direction for the next 12 weeks and establish rhythms that make you excited to wake up every morning.
Our Story
We know that finding the right activity for a child to grow, have fun, develop skills, and thrive can feel overwhelming. As parents and trained educators, we wanted lessons that would teach real musicianship - technique, theory, creativity, and confidence - without losing the fun that keeps kids inspired. When we couldn’t find it, we built it.
Since 2010, Arrow Academy of Music has helped more than a thousand Iowa families discover how music can build confidence, focus, and joy. Our group lessons were created by parents, for parents, blending accredited education with an encouraging community that helps children thrive on and off the stage.
HEAR IT FROM OTHERS
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HEAR IT FROM OTHERS ♫
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"It’s been so fun to see our shy boy grow in confidence"
"My son has been taking guitar at Arrow for 3 years now. I cannot tell you enough about how amazing the entire experience has been. Kevin is a fantastic teacher and it’s been so fun to see our shy boy grow in confidence as he continues his practice. Absolutely wonderful program and team at Arrow!"
—Kendall K.
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"2 reluctant boys are now actually practicing at home"
"Love the classroom style piano classes with a rewards system! 2 reluctant boys are now actually practicing at home - total win!!!"
—Jen F.
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"My two kids are excited about attending piano lessons and have learned so much."
"Arrow Academy is the best place for piano classes for kids. My two kids are excited about attending piano lessons and have learned so much. Arrow Academy makes it fun to learn music. My son took piano lessons at a different place before and he didn’t enjoy it and didn’t learn as much either. I really recommend Arrow Academy if you are looking for music lessons for kids."
—Amy N.
Give Your Child a Confident Start in Music
Try a free, low-pressure Discovery Lesson and see how fun, structured learning helps kids grow in skill, confidence, and joy.