Music Therapy Inspired (Adapted) Music Lessons
The Music Therapy Inspired (Adapted Music Lessons) program is designed for students of all ages who may benefit from a more personalized and flexible approach to learning music. These lessons are ideal for students with developmental, behavioral, or learning differences—and they’re all about helping each student connect with music in a way that works best for them. Our adapted track was created in partnership with a board-certified music therapist, and our teaching team is trained in techniques that come from the field of music therapy. These techniques help us support focus, communication, and emotional expression through music.
Adapted Music Lessons are not Music Therapy services, but are taught either by a licensed, board certified Music Therapist, or a trained Music Educator. We do not diagnose or treat, - instead, we enrich lives by offering adapted music instruction through weekly music lessons.
This Program is offered at the Collierville Music Box location only, at this time.
Benefits of Music Therapy–Inspired Adapted Lessons
At Music Box, every child deserves the chance to experience the joy of music. Our adapted instrument and vocal lessons are inspired by music therapy practices and designed to meet each student where they are.
Why Parents Love Them:
Inclusive & Accessible – Lessons are customized so that every child, no matter their needs or abilities, can participate and succeed.
Builds Confidence – Students experience small wins that add up, helping them feel proud and capable.
Supports Learning – Music strengthens focus, memory, and problem-solving, while also reinforcing skills connected to reading and math.
Encourages Expression – Music gives children a safe way to share feelings and explore creativity.
Develops Skills – Playing instruments and singing improve coordination, listening, and communication.
Promotes Wellbeing – Music naturally reduces stress, supports emotional balance, and sparks joy.
Opens Doors – Adapted lessons can be a stepping stone to traditional music learning and a lifelong love of music.
Most importantly, adapted lessons allow your child to shine in their own unique way—through music.
Program Overview
Structure: A specially assigned music educator will work with your student 1 on 1, weekly, in a 30-minutes session), towards achieving the mutually-agreed-upon musical and nonmusical goals.
Examples of nonmusical goals include communication, social and motor skills, emotional and cognitive well-being.
Examples of musical goals are music appreciation, exploring, reading, playing and creating music, through voice, piano, ukulele, and basic percussion instruments.
Students explore music concepts and instruments, including Voice, Piano, Basic Percussion and Ukulele.
Pricing: Monthly auto-pay, subscription-based, $248/month.
Why Parents Love This Program:
Their child receives instruction from a highly trained music educator and music therapist, at an affordable cost
Their child learns new skills and improves quality of life
Potential for therapeutic benefits
Great educational facilities and welcoming, safe and nurturing learning environment
How progress is tracked
Weekly lesson notes via your Music Box personal online portal
Communications via the online portal
Parent updates at the end of each weekly session
Periodic check-ins on progress towards the set goals
Milestone Awards upon finishing of learning modules
How To Get Started
Schedule and attend the Adapted Music Lesson Trial Lesson (meet the teacher, communicate the learning goals, take a sample 30-minute lesson, tour the space, review sample tools & resources, receive and discuss the teacher’s recommendation for a Learning Path forward) - $50 (non-refundable)
Decide on a Learning Path, Class Location, Week Day, Time & Instructor
Enroll into your weekly lessons (subject to instructor’s weekly spot availability), or jump on our waiting list
Onboard - learn how the scheduling, payment and homework assignment processes work
Stay connected with teachers and admins and keep the feedback loop open & active
From Jaime Traylor. MTBC
“At Music Box, we believe that music is for every learner. The Adapted Track reflects our commitment to making music lessons meaningful for students who may need extra support and presence beyond the traditional format.
My hope for this program is that it provides an opportunity for students of all abilities to access lessons and grow their love for music.”
Music Box Wins the Memphis Parent Family Choice Award for the Second Year in a Row
Music Box Receives National Recognition for Its Music Lessons and Camp Programs (2021–2026)
Guide to Tennessee Names Music Box Best of Tennessee in the Music Education Category for 2025 and 2026
Music Box Voted Best of Germantown in the Music School Category, Powered by Google Reviews
Music Box – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Music Box offers instruction on instruments and subjects that go into a contemporary Band: Piano (Keys), Drums (drum set), Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass. We also offer a Contemporary Band Lesson Program (ask for a syllabus), and several state-recognized Music Production Lesson Programs (for kids and adults).
Our youngest students (4-7) have an opportunity to explore and discover various instruments through a Rising Artist Lesson Program (4 modules (12 lessons each) on Voice, Piano, Ukulele, and Percussion), and our Artists on Special Learning Journeys get an opportunity to study with a Board Certified Music Therapist, in Adaptive Music Lesson Track.
At Music Box it is easy to switch instruments, schedules, add on instruments and learning programs to your learning experience, and switch in an out of 1:1 and group instruction.
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Yes. There’s a one-time, non-refundable $39 enrollment fee added to your first invoice, as we have to cover the processing of the setup and onboarding.
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Every student is set up with a personalized online portal, an access to the Google Classroom and other learning technology, a grade-level curriculum, in the first few lessons.
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Each student has a lead instructor, but substitutions are part of our team-teaching model. All educators follow the same Music Box curriculum and teaching method, ensuring consistency and progress
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Private lessons: 30 minutes weekly
Group lessons: 45 minutes weekly
Some months have 3 lessons, others - 5, as we are on a 48 lesson annual calendar
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We communicate through the Music Box Portal, which can be accessed via musicboxinc.com/login.
You’ll also receive reminders, weekly student updates, a monthly newsletter and other ad hoc communications via text and email. Be sure to whitelist info@musicboxinc.comOur teachers provide weekly progress updates at the end of each lesson and print progress reports every month. Student progress can also be viewed in Google Classroom at your convenience.
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At Music Box, we don’t charge per lesson — instead, we have a simple and predictable monthly tuition that includes so much more than just weekly lessons.
Our students get up to 5 private or group lessons per month, monthly performance workshops and jam sessions, Make Music Day festivals, testing and level up events, learning materials and software, a reward system, access to our fully equipped studios, trained/safe/competent educators and staff, access to technology, tech, gear, nationally recognized educational programs, and a supportive, growth-focused community.
All of that is included for $199 (1:1) or $159 (group) per month, with no contracts and easy make-up options.
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Tuition is auto-drafted on the 1st of each month using the card on file. There’s no long-term contract; enrollment is month-to-month. If you are starting lessons mid-month, your first invoice will be prorated. -
No refunds are issued once tuition has been processed. Lesson credits on the account may be considered.
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Yes. Tuition is adjusted annually, on March 1, at least by the amount of U.S. inflation
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No lesson make up credits are issued for the group lessons.
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A substitute will be arranged. If not possible, a the group lesson will be re-scheduled.
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No. Refunds are not issued for missed or cancelled lessons.
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You get 2 make-up credits every 90 days.
Cancel or reschedule via your student portal at least 2 hours in advance to receive a credit. Credits expire after 30 days and do not roll over -
“No-shows” or cancellations made within 2 hours are not credited, as the educator is still paid for that time
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Yes! You can have your lesson online via Google Classroom. Ask us for an online lesson guide
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No, we do not apply lesson credits to the next month’s tuition.
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Customer-initiated lesson make up credits expire in 30 days. School initiated lesson credits do not expire.
All lesson credits expire 30 days post-termination of the monthly membership.
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Send a written notice to info@musicboxinc.com or text (901) 626-0973, at least 5 business days before the 1st of the month. Verbal notice to a teacher, or a voice mail isn’t sufficient. If there was no written notice on the account, the monthly charge will go through and no refund will be issued. Not showing up to lessons without written notice of enrollment termination doesn’t free the client from the financial responsibility for the monthly tuition, as the teachers are paid for the no-shows. Removing a payment method from the payment portal doesn’t free the client from the financial responsibility for the monthly tuition. Non-valid payment methods on the account, pared with not attending lessons for the month doesn’t free a client from the financial responsibility for the monthly tuition.
Accounts with delinquency of over two months will be promptly sent to Collections.
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A late fee of $35 is charged after the 7th of the month.
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Music Box is generally closed for the following holiday breaks (Subject to change. Watch for announcements closer to the holiday actual date):
Easter Weekend - early April
Memorial Day - late May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - early September
Thanksgiving Weekend - late November
The week between Christmas Eve & New Years
Because of our 48-lesson annual calendar, lessons falling on some holidays will receive a cancellation credit, and others - will not.
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Music Box may close because of inclement weather or another operational or safety concern. Closures are evaluated individually and communicated through the usual school channels. When Music Box cancels a lesson because of a school closure, a makeup credit is issued and does not count against the student’s two schedule changes within the rolling 90-day period.
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Yes, occasionally for marketing or training. Students’ names are never used.
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Yes — by enrolling, you consent to transactional and promotional communications (reminders, newsletters, updates). Unsubscribing from the newsletter stops weekly updates as well
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They’re monthly 60-minute educational events where students perform and/or observe, and learn stage presence, confidence, and communication skills. Attendance at least once per grade is required for leveling up into the next grade
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Yes! Students may be invited to join Music Box at competitions, festivals, parades, and concerts. Music Box provides coaching, rehearsal space, and resources in preparation for these events free of charge