Forte is the leading online music education platform that empowers students with high-quality instruction from world-class musicians.
We offer private lessons, small group classes, and masterclasses—all customizable to fit any school budget.
Forte is the only online platform where students can take private lessons from teachers who are officially verified by:
Your exclusive access to top-tier teachers
Our school programs give students unparalleled access to some of the world’s best music educators. Through our world-class partnerships, schools can connect with teachers officially verified by The Recording Academy, The Royal College of Music, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Whether beginners or advanced musicians, students of all ages (5-18+) receive personalized guidance from exceptional educators.
Program Benefits
World-Class Music Educators
Through our partnerships with leading music institutions, students gain access to accomplished performers and experienced teachers from around the world. Every instructor is carefully vetted for both musical excellence and their ability to guide students at every stage of their musical journey.
Built for Music Lessons
Forte is built specifically for music education, with a cutting-edge proprietary audio environment that captures the nuance and expressiveness of live music better than traditional video platforms. The platform also supports schools with customizable reporting, including attendance tracking and other program data tailored to each school’s needs.
Live Musical Experiences
Forte also provides parents and students with rich supplemental content and live experiences. These offerings include targeted bonus sessions tied to major musical events, as well as periodic, optional online recitals where students can share their musical growth with friends and family.
Support for Every Student’s Goals
Students receive personalized guidance whether they are:
Advancing to the next level
Preparing for competitions, festivals, recitals, or auditions
Improving general musical skills
Working toward personal musical goals
Fully Customizable Options
Flexible programs designed for every school
Our school programs are fully customizable to fit the needs of your community. Whether you’re launching a small pilot or building a school-wide music initiative, we can tailor lesson formats, scheduling, instruments, and teacher selection to match your goals, student population, and budget.
Lessons are held on Forte, our online lesson platform designed specifically for music education, featuring industry-leading audio quality.
Fully individualized learning tailored to each student’s goals, experience level, and musical interests.
Flexible funding options for every school
Schools can structure programs in the way that works best for their community. Lessons can be fully funded by the school, partially subsidized, parent-funded, or supported through a hybrid model—making it easy to expand access to high-quality music education for every student.
Frequently Asked Questions
Teachers in the Forte Music Program are among the top musicians globally, selected through partnerships with leading music institutions, including educators verified by The Recording Academy, The Royal College of Music, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Schools can choose to work with teachers from a specific partner institution or create a customized program that draws from multiple partners.
Each instructor is carefully vetted for both musical excellence and their ability to teach students of all skill levels.
The Forte Music Lesson Program welcomes most instruments, including
Piano
Guitar
Violin
Voice
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe/English Horn
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Orchestral Percussion
Drum set
Composition
Songwriting
Music Theory
If you are interested in lessons with instruments not listed, please reach out to us at programs@fortelessons.com.
Programs are fully customizable and can be designed for schools of any size and budget. Lessons can be funded by the school, by parents, or through a shared model where costs are partially subsidized by the school. We work with each school to design a program that fits their goals and resources.
Lesson schedules are flexible and tailored to each school’s needs. Lessons can take place during the school day, after school, or in a hybrid format depending on the program structure. Scheduling is coordinated based on student needs and teacher availability to ensure a smooth and effective learning experience.
Lessons take place on Forte, our online platform built specifically for music education and designed with industry-leading audio quality. Students meet with their teacher in a live, one-on-one virtual lesson that allows for real-time feedback, demonstrations, and personalized instruction. Forte is browser based software, so no downloads are necessary.
We work closely with schools to set up and manage the program, including teacher coordination, scheduling, and onboarding for students and families. Our goal is to make it easy for schools to provide high-quality music education with minimal administrative burden.
