Band Friends is a program for student musicians to come together and learn how to play as a band. The best part of learning an instrument is getting to play with other musicians and learning how to connect and communicate through music!
Band & performance opportunities for ages 8 to adults at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels with showcase concerts at the end of each semester at Austin venues
RSM offers several types of bands based on your age, skill level, and goals. The goal of our band program is to gain experience playing with other musicians and one day finding the band that you want to continue long-term with. Many of our bands have been together for years and some continue on independently booking their own shows in Austin.
Pricing is based on meeting duration & frequency, with most bands meeting 60-90 mins each week. The schedule is determined during band placement at the beginning of each semester. Check out details & pricing structure below.
Band Friends registration opens in both Fall & Spring and is a semester-long commitment. At least one year of instrument experience is required to join & band members must continue in private lessons.
Registration for our band program is currently closed. If you are interested in learning about band for future semesters, please fill out our contact form.
Our bands are individualized and assembled with intention, based on students’ skill level, goals, personality, genre interest, and more.
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Meets for 60 min. weekly rehearsals.
$130 per month
Beginner level for students new to playing in a band or with less than 2 years experience (Ages 7-12)
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Meets for 75 min. weekly rehearsals.
$150 per month
Students who have some band experience, are at an intermediate level, and are getting more serious (Ages 10-18)
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Meets for 90 min. weekly rehearsals.
$170 per month
Intermediate to advanced students who are dedicated and driven with at least 3 years of band experience (Ages 12-18)
Level 3 students are also invited to join RSM House Band.
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Open to adults of all levels. Bands are formed based on level and style.
$100-$170 per month depending on meeting duration & frequency.
Adult bands may meet every other week, depending on Radha & teacher’s recommendation.
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Advanced musicians may join RSM House Band by invitation only for no extra charge. House Band offers additional performance opportunities throughout the semester to support In Harmony vocal groups, Indigo Artists, and more.
This program is by invitation only for self-sufficient, driven musicians who can learn songs quickly and and who can be ready to play a set of music with minimal rehearsals and support.
Pricing is based on weekly meeting durations and is a monthly fee for the duration of the entire semester, regardless of exact band meetings in each month (programs do not meet on certain weeks such as Thanksgiving & Spring Break.)
Registration for our band program is currently closed.