Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Education Center in North Attleboro Since 1940
White's Music Education Center has been dedicated to nurturing musical talent since 1940. Our approach combines personalized instruction with performance opportunities, ensuring students develop both technical skills and artistic expression. With a team of instructors who have performed alongside major artists across genres, we offer expertise in piano, guitar, drums, voice, and more. Our philosophy emphasizes individualized learning, recognizing that each student's journey is unique.From beginners to advanced musicians, we provide tailored lesson plans, workshops, and recitals to foster growth. Located in North Attleboro, we serve Southern New England as a trusted institution for music education. Our legacy of excellence continues through our commitment to innovation, community engagement, and cultivating a lifelong passion for music in every student.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Drum Lessons
Voice Training
Violin Instruction
Rock Band Program
Summer Music Camps
Music Workshops
Bass Guitar Lessons
Woodwinds Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized music instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels.
- Our instructors have real-world experience performing with major artists across genres.
- We provide performance opportunities through recitals and rock band programs.
- We've delivered quality music education continuously since 1940.
- Our staff includes certified educators with decades of teaching experience.
What people say
Great teachers
Best learning experience
Professional staff
Love the recitals
Well-rounded musicianship
Services
Piano Lessons
Personalized piano instruction for all skill levels focuses on technique, music theory, and performance. Our certified instructors adapt lessons to individual goals, whether classical, jazz, or contemporary styles. Students gain confidence through regular recitals and ensemble opportunities.
Rock Band Program
This collaborative program lets students experience live band performance. Participants learn ensemble playing, stage presence, and repertoire development under professional guidance. The program builds teamwork skills while preparing for public performances at our on-site venue.
Voice Training
Customized vocal instruction covers breath control, pitch accuracy, and stylistic interpretation. Lessons accommodate various genres from musical theater to pop, with performance opportunities to showcase progress in front of supportive audiences.
Summer Music Camps
Intensive summer programs combine instrument mastery with collaborative projects. Campers work with touring musicians on real-world performance techniques, culminating in showcase events that demonstrate their musical growth and teamwork abilities.
Drum Lessons
Expert drum instruction covers rhythm patterns, kit techniques, and genre-specific styles. Students access professional-grade equipment and learn from instructors with recording industry experience, preparing for both solo and ensemble performances.
People
Dave White
Owner / Guitar & Piano Instructor
Dave White combines decades of music education experience with performance expertise across multiple genres. He leads a team of professional musicians dedicated to personalized music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels.
Lori Beagan
Piano Instructor
With over 20 years teaching piano at WMEC, Lori brings extensive choral and church music experience. She holds a B.A. in Music from Gordon College and has performed internationally with sacred chamber ensembles.
Pete Abdou
Drum Instructor
Pete offers 40 years of drumming expertise, including 25 years teaching and 30 years of live/studio experience. He works with major touring acts as drum tech while mentoring the next generation of percussionists at WMEC.
Julianne Svoboda
Violin / Viola Instructor
Julianne brings 16 years of string instruction experience and a Master of Arts in Teaching Music. She specializes in developing technical foundations while fostering musical joy through student-centered violin and viola lessons.
Andy Solberg
Music Instructor
Andy has spent 27 years teaching K-5 music and performing in regional bands. His multi-instrument expertise covers piano, ukulele, and violin, drawing from 44 years of New England music scene experience since 1979.
Questions
What instruments can I learn at White's Music Education Center?
We offer instruction in piano, guitar, drums, bass, voice, violin/viola, woodwinds, brass, and ukulele with experienced instructors specializing in each instrument.
Do you offer lessons for different skill levels?
Yes, our personalized instruction accommodates beginners through advanced students, with lesson plans tailored to individual experience and musical goals.
Are performance opportunities available for students?
We host regular recitals in our performance area and offer rock band programs that let students experience live audience performances with peers.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our staff includes certified educators with degrees in music, plus professional performers who have worked with major artists across multiple genres.
Do you offer summer music programs?
Yes, our summer band camps provide intensive instruction and collaborative performance experiences led by touring musicians and industry professionals.
Reviews (3)
Jessica Broderick
Aug 29, 2018
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My son has been taking drum lessons for a few months now. Every single employee here has been wonderful!
Gregory Weishaar
Dec 20, 2016
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Patient, kind staff that works well with children. Highly sought after, so get your child on the list sooner than later. Many different instruments: drums, piano, strings.
Seth Canning
Dec 05, 2013
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I love being a student here! Great teachers! Great price! Couldn't ask for a better learning experience!
