Musicians Playground

Musicians Playground is an adults-only music school in Downtown Crossing that bills itself as a gym for music lovers. Hobbyists of every level, including complete beginners, can study piano, voice, guitar or drums through private lessons with hand-picked instructors. The idea is that learning music should be fun, social and transformative, and the school structures its programs much like a fitness club, with memberships and drop-in classes.

Members can drop into a large monthly schedule of group classes in piano, voice, guitar, drums and wellness, the way they might attend a spin class. Deeper courses cover songwriting, music production, DJing and playing in a band. The BAND+ program matches intermediate and advanced players into groups of three to five for 12 weeks of coached rehearsals that end in a live show at a Boston venue.

What to Know

• A free 15-minute call is offered to new students, often with same-day availability.
• Monthly open mics and happy hour performances let students perform.
• Team building sessions are offered.
• The studio is steps from every T line at Downtown Crossing.
• Instructors receive ongoing training in teaching.