Music Lessons – Enroll Now!
The music lesson program at PDS provides individual instrumental and vocal instruction to students across all divisions. We offer lessons before and after school and, with the express permission of the division head, during school hours.
We are pleased to offer these lessons through a roster of experienced instructors. They are committed to sharing their professional expertise with our students. Our students, in turn, are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material.
Lessons coincide with the school calendar. Schedule details will be worked out with each individual instructor. As independent contractors, the instructors will contact parents individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer questions.
Lessons/Teachers for 2019-2020
- GUITAR/UKULELE/ELECTRIC BASS: Ken McGloin
- PERCUSSION: Paul Beretta
- PIANO: Peter Tomlinson
- TRUMPET/BEGINNING GUITAR: Bill Fiore
- VIOLIN/VIOLA: Richard Carr
- VOICE/BEGINNING PIANO: Todd Hulet
- WOODWINDS: Eric Person
Click here for contract agreement
Scheduling
We offer lessons before and after school and, with the express permission of the division head, during school hours.
If you have registered in the fall, your child will have the same day and time for lessons in spring. If you are registering for the first time, the day and times you select are not guaranteed. Please contact geames@poughkeepsieday.org for availability.

Fees
- Tuition is $435 per semester (payable to the instructor).
- A $65 per semester administrative fee (payable to PDS)Â can be paid by credit card when you register online.
- Each student is entitled to 15 half-hour lessons, for a total of 7½ hours of instruction per term.
- Lessons coincide with the school calendar. Schedule details will be worked out with each individual instructor.
- Payment in full is due at the beginning of each semester (September and January).
- Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Include the contract agreement with payment before lessons commence.
- Parents must inform the instructor directly in advance if the student is ill or will be away on a field trip during a lesson time. A make-up lesson will be scheduled only if advance notice has been given. Lessons will not begin until tuition has been paid.
- If a teacher cancels a lesson for any reason, a makeup will be scheduled.
- If a student misses a lesson because of an emergency, a makeup will be scheduled.
- If school is canceled because of inclement weather, a makeup will be scheduled.
- Absence for any other reason will not be made up.
Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship.
If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, program director: geames@poughkeepsieday.org.
Music Program – Spring
February 3 – June 5
![]() Trumpet/Guitar/Ukulele Lessons (with Bill Fiore)February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 : 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Trumpet, Ukulele and Beginning Guitar lessons for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 | ||
Times : | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | ||
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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Seats : | 0 seats available | ||
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
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Registration Closed For – Trumpet/Guitar/Ukulele Lessons (with Bill Fiore)
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![]() Violin/Viola Lessons (with Richard Carr)February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 : 2:45 PM – 5:15 PM Violin and viola lessons for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 | |
Times : | 2:45 PM – 5:15 PM | |
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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Seats : | 0 seats available | |
Fees : | $65.00 | |
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
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Registration Closed For – Violin/Viola Lessons (with Richard Carr)
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![]() Voice and Beginning Piano Lessons (with Marissa Coté)February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 : 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM Voice and beginning piano lessons for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 |
Times : | 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM |
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
Seats : | 0 seats available |
Fees : | $65.00 |
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
Registration Closed For – Voice and Beginning Piano Lessons (with Marissa Coté)
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Woodwinds Lessons (with J Why)February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 : 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM Woodwinds lessons (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet) for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 3, 2020 – June 5, 2020 | |
Times : | 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM | |
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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Seats : | 0 seats available | |
Fees : | $65.00 | |
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
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Registration Closed For – Woodwinds Lessons (with J Why)
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Beginning Piano/Voice (with Todd Hulet)February 4, 2020 – June 4, 2020 : 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Voice and beginning piano lessons for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 4, 2020 – June 4, 2020 | ||
Times : | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | ||
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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Seats : | 0 seats available | ||
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
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Registration Closed For – Beginning Piano/Voice (with Todd Hulet)
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![]() Guitar/Electric Bass Lessons (with Ken McGloin)February 4, 2020 – June 4, 2020 : 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Guitar and Electric Bass lessons for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 4, 2020 – June 4, 2020 | |
Times : | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | |
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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Seats : | 0 seats available | |
Fees : | $65.00 | |
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
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Registration Closed For – Guitar/Electric Bass Lessons (with Ken McGloin)
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![]() Percussion Lessons (with Paul Beretta)February 4, 2020 – June 4, 2020 : 2:15 PM – 4:45 PM Percussion lessons for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 4, 2020 – June 4, 2020 | |
Times : | 2:15 PM – 4:45 PM | |
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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Seats : | 0 seats available | |
Fees : | $65.00 | |
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
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Registration Closed For – Percussion Lessons (with Paul Beretta)
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![]() Piano Lessons (with Peter Tomlinson)February 4, 2020 – June 2, 2020 : 3:15 PM – 6:15 PM Piano lessons for the Spring of 2020. Teachers’ lessons availability is indicated in the registration options. |
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Dates : | February 4, 2020 – June 2, 2020 | |
Times : | 3:15 PM – 6:15 PM | |
Location : | PDS : Gilkeson Center : map 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 |
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Seats : | 0 seats available | |
Note : | PDS music program instructors function as independent contractors. As such, they will contact you individually to introduce themselves and their teaching concepts, provide phone numbers and answer your questions.
These lessons represent a commitment of time and effort on the part of the instructor, and an equal and serious commitment is expected from each student and parent. Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and with all books and assigned material. Instructors have the discretion to terminate lessons for a student’s consistent lack of preparedness and/or lack of materials. SCHEDULING FEES Please make check payable to the individual instructor for the full amount and send (or give) to the instructor, c/o Poughkeepsie Day School, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Payment is non-refundable. Senior Internship: Student must inform teacher at the beginning of spring semester if they are not going to be available for lessons during internship. If you have questions, please contact Gillian Eames, auxiliary programs coordinator: geames@poughkeepsieday.org |
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Registration Closed For – Piano Lessons (with Peter Tomlinson)
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