Viewpoints Intensive with Kate St-Pierre, Saturdays, November 7 and December 5. Black-and-white portrait of Kate St-Pierre.

Viewpoints Intensive with Kate St-Pierre, Saturdays, November 7 and December 5

Maureen Yuen Masterclass with Nevada School of the Arts and The String Connection, September 26, 10 AM, at the 5th Street School. Maureen Yuen playing violin.

Maureen Yuen Masterclass recap

A young violinist performs while a teacher plays alongside during an NSA masterclass

NEVADA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

A Half Century of Leadership in Performing Arts Education

A piano teacher works one-on-one with a young student at the piano

Private Music Lessons in Las Vegas

Violin Lessons, Cello Lessons, Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons, Guitar Lessons

Private music lessons in Las Vegas with experienced performers and educators trained at leading conservatories.

NSA students with their instruments after a masterclass

Private violin, viola, piano, voice, cello, bass, and guitar lessons in Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson and across the valley, for students of all ages. See everything our Las Vegas music school offers.

  • Expert faculty. Degreed professionals trained at Juilliard, Eastman, Manhattan School of Music, and Peabody who perform, teach, and bring that experience to every lesson. Meet our faculty →
  • Beyond the lesson. Masterclasses with visiting performing artists and university professors, a recital every semester, pre-concert performances at The Smith Center, community events like our Holiday Play-a-thon, and chances to meet Las Vegas Philharmonic guest artists at dress rehearsals.
  • Open to everyone. Music, theatre, and visual arts for all ages, with scholarships and financial aid.

“His fears and anxiety all disappear once he starts playing the piano… This once angry, impatient, and defiant young boy has transformed into a calm, polite and compassionate teenager.”

T. C. – Mother of a piano student

“Going above and beyond the job of faculty, Elisa has taken Asia under her wing, creating opportunities for her to perform and grow.”

Parent of a voice student

ETHEL performing for elementary school students in Las Vegas

Our Mission

Who We Serve

At Nevada School of the Arts, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential through exceptional arts education, regardless of their background or financial circumstances.

Personalized, one-on-one instruction offers far more than artistic development. It nurtures creativity, strengthens problem-solving skills, builds discipline and organizational habits, and instills the confidence to overcome challenges. These are skills that extend beyond the classroom or practice room, shaping how students learn, think, and engage with the world.

Our vision is to bring these life-changing opportunities to as many students across Las Vegas as possible, particularly those who might otherwise lack access. By removing financial barriers and connecting young people with dedicated artist-educators, we strive to ensure that every student’s potential has the opportunity to flourish.

FUND A STUDENT

We believe every young person should have the chance to discover their potential through the arts, regardless of their family’s finances. One-on-one lessons build creativity, discipline and confidence that last well beyond the practice room.

$100

provides two private lessons

Help us unlock a student’s potential.

Nevada School of the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Las Vegas since 1977. Need help with tuition? Learn about scholarships.

Life at NSA

Lessons, masterclasses, orchestra, recitals, theatre and visual arts at Nevada School of the Arts.

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