Newport Festivals Foundation proudly offers free private music lessons for all Rhode Island students ages 9-18. Since 2023, over 300 students have received free music lessons. 

The initiative allows students to receive ten, half-hour-long private lessons. We offer lessons at the following locations:

Newport: At the Newport Music Shop, located on Bellevue Ave. Students can rent a free instrument for the duration of their lessons. Click here to register.

East Providence: At the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School located at 667 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914. Click here to register.

Providence: At the Providence School of Music, located at 148 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02906. Click here to register.

*PLEASE NOTE* These lessons are intended for families/students who otherwise could not afford private music lessons. If you are able to afford lessons, please reach out to the shops directly.

Lessons will be offered in Piano, Guitar, Bass and Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Ukulele, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello.

Upon completing the form, you will be added to a waitlist. Once a spot opens up, you will be contacted to coordinate the day and time you’d like to start your lessons.  

This program is made possible thanks to the support of The Gruben Charitable Foundation, the Joyce & George Wein Foundation and the Bazarsky Family Foundation.

If you have any questions, please email info@newportfestivals.org