Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Lessons & Therapy Provider in Daytona Beach
Beachside Music Lessons & Therapy was founded in 2016 with a mission to provide personalized music education and therapy services tailored to individual needs. Our unique student-teacher matching process ensures each learner connects with an instructor who aligns with their goals, whether pursuing piano, guitar, voice, or music therapy. With instructors trained at prestigious institutions like Florida State University and Yale, we combine academic excellence with practical experience to create engaging learning environments. Our services extend across Volusia, Flagler, and Orange Counties, offering in-home, studio, and online lessons for students of all ages.We emphasize flexible scheduling, transparent billing, and performance opportunities through recitals and local festivals. Our team includes board-certified music therapists who specialize in working with diverse populations, from children with special needs to adults seeking wellness through music. By maintaining rigorous instructor vetting and background checks, we ensure high-quality, reliable service delivery. Our commitment to community partnerships and adaptive teaching methods reflects our dedication to making music education accessible and transformative.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Training
Ukulele Instruction
Music Therapy
Early Childhood Music
Saxophone Lessons
Trombone Instruction
Songwriting Classes
School Band Prep
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We match students with instructors based on individual learning needs and goals
- All teachers are background-checked and hold degrees from top music institutions
- Flexible lesson formats: in-home, studio, or online sessions available
- Performance opportunities at local festivals and biannual recitals
- Specialized music therapy services for diverse populations including special needs
What people say
Fun music lesson plan
Improvement critical thinking skills
Patient instructors
Great performance opportunities
Effective teacher matching
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano lessons cater to all skill levels with customized curricula focusing on technique, repertoire, and musical theory. Students develop proficiency in classical, contemporary, or jazz styles while building performance confidence. Lessons emphasize proper posture, finger exercises, and sight-reading skills to foster comprehensive musicianship.
Music Therapy
Board-certified therapists use evidence-based music interventions to address cognitive, emotional, and physical needs. Sessions incorporate instrument play, songwriting, and listening exercises tailored for individuals with special needs, developmental disorders, or rehabilitation requirements. Our programs follow clinical treatment plans aligned with client-specific therapeutic goals.
Guitar Lessons
Students learn acoustic or electric guitar through song-based instruction covering chords, strumming patterns, and solo techniques. Our curriculum balances technical development with creative expression, accommodating country, rock, jazz, and pop music preferences while teaching proper hand positioning and rhythm development.
Voice Training
Vocal instruction focuses on breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal range expansion through targeted exercises and repertoire selection. Students explore various genres while learning proper vocal technique to prevent strain and develop unique artistic expression in solo or ensemble settings.
Ukulele Lessons
Beginner-friendly ukulele lessons teach chord transitions, strumming patterns, and melody playing in a supportive environment. Our instructors adapt teaching methods for different age groups, emphasizing fun repertoire selection while developing fundamental skills applicable to other string instruments.
People
Ashlee Hughes
Founder & Music Therapist
Board-certified music therapist with 20 years experience, holding a degree from Florida State University. Specializes in special needs populations and founded Beachside Music in 2016 after hospital music therapy program leadership.
Eliott Hughes
Operations Manager
Music composition graduate from University of Florida with Carnegie Hall performance experience. Oversees student-teacher matching and operations while teaching theory and songwriting fundamentals.
Matthew Rose
Brass Instructor
Yale School of Music graduate with master's in trombone performance. Teaches brass instruments and beginning piano, bringing expertise from Yale's Music in Schools Initiative to Central Florida students.
Jodi-Ann Taylor
Multimedia Artist
Stetson University graduate with interdisciplinary arts background. Recipient of multiple university awards, specializing in piano, voice, and ukulele instruction while integrating creative arts into therapeutic settings.
Hannah Randolph
Music Therapist
Florida State University graduate with master's in music therapy. Combines clinical expertise with performance experience, focusing on voice, piano, and therapeutic applications of music for diverse client populations.
Questions
What lesson formats do you offer?
We provide in-home, studio-based, and online lessons for maximum flexibility across all our music programs.
How do you match students with teachers?
Our proprietary matching system considers learning goals, personality traits, and scheduling needs to pair students with optimal instructors.
What payment options are available?
We accept Sunshine Health, CMS Insurance, Step Up for Students Scholarships, and private pay arrangements for therapy services.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes! Students participate in two annual recitals and local festivals to showcase their progress in supportive environments.
Are your instructors certified?
All teachers undergo background checks and hold degrees from accredited music institutions with specialized training.
