The Stages Band Program is your chance to rock out, make friends, and grow as a musician! We place students into groups of 3–6 based on age, instruments, musical goals and tastes, experience level and availability. Bands rehearse once a week with one of our talented instructors, working together to prepare for exciting live performances at local venues and creating your own music in the studio! Along the way, you’ll sharpen your skills, build confidence, and experience the thrill of being part of a real band.

It’s easy! Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page with as much detail as possible. If you have further questions, reach out to Band Program Director Ian Wysham via email or by calling 443-353-5304. 

Band placements are determined by a combination of factors: age, instrument, musical interests, experience level and availability.

Bands rehearse once a week for 90 minutes. We offer convenient time options during the week (4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.) and on Saturdays (10:00 or 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 or 2:00 p.m.). Band members are also expected to practice regularly outside of rehearsals so you show up to practice prepared with your part and ready to integrate that with the group. Just like sports, the more prepared you are, the stronger the whole team is. Your instructor will give you clear practice goals at the end of each rehearsal and follow up with notes through our online portal. 

We host exciting shows throughout the year at local venues such as Zen West, BC Brewery, Ashland Cafe, The Recher and more. Once you’re enrolled, you will receive your band’s guaranteed performance schedule. Each band is guaranteed a minimum of two performances each calendar year, as well as opportunities to record in our state-of-the-art studios. 

Demo Day, an annual event at Stages, allows participants in our band program to get a taste of what it’s like to record music in our state-of-the-art studios. You’ll get first hand experience working with a professional recording engineer to capture your band performing a song of your choice and leave with a professional demo to share with the world!

We understand schedules can change. If you need to pause your enrollment or switch to a different band, fill out registration form below indicating what changes you need to make. 

Band tuition is $150/month for students enrolled in lessons at Stages and $175 for students not currently enrolled. If you enroll or disenroll from private lessons, your band tuition will be adjusted accordingly.