Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Education Partner in Wichita, KS
Founded in 1952 by Chester S. Vance Jr., our studio has dedicated over seven decades to nurturing musical excellence through personalized instruction. Our family-owned business combines generational expertise with innovative teaching methods, offering tailored lessons in classical and contemporary styles. With a faculty boasting over 125 combined years of teaching experience, we emphasize individual growth through one-on-one attention, monthly recitals, and masterclasses with industry professionals. Our curriculum integrates technical proficiency with creative expression, preparing students for competitions, college auditions, and community performances. We maintain affiliations with prestigious music education associations and prioritize ergonomic playing techniques to prevent injury. Our online programs extend access to students globally, while our local outreach initiatives foster community engagement through performances and workshops. This legacy of excellence has earned us an A+ BBB accreditation and recognition as a KEEP Qualified Educational Service Provider.
Services
Piano Lessons
Violin Lessons
Voice Training
Guitar Instruction
Music Theory
Online Lessons
Performance Coaching
Competition Preparation
Community Performances
Masterclasses
Served areas
- South Central Kansas & Online Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined teaching experience across multiple instruments and styles
- Our faculty includes award-winning performers and educators with advanced degrees
- We provide personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and goals
- Our online platform connects students globally with experienced instructors
- We maintain partnerships with major music education associations and institutions
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano program develops technical proficiency and musical expression for all skill levels. Students learn classical repertoire, sight-reading, and improvisation techniques while building performance confidence through monthly recitals. Our instructors employ the Alexander Technique to ensure proper posture and prevent injury. Lessons incorporate music theory, ear training, and historical context to create well-rounded musicians.
Violin Lessons
We offer comprehensive violin training from beginner to advanced levels. Our curriculum includes Suzuki method instruction, classical repertoire, and contemporary styles like jazz and rock. Students receive personalized feedback on technique, tone production, and performance skills. Masterclasses with professional violinists provide additional learning opportunities for serious students.
Voice Training
Our voice program develops proper breathing techniques, vocal range, and performance skills for classical and contemporary styles. Students study vocal literature, diction, and stage presence while learning to prevent vocal strain. The curriculum includes audition preparation for school productions, competitions, and college programs.
Online Lessons
We provide interactive online music lessons using professional-grade audio/video equipment. This program connects students worldwide with our experienced instructors for piano, violin, voice, and other instruments. Lessons maintain the same personalized approach as onsite instruction with access to digital resources and remote performance opportunities.
Competition Preparation
Our competition program prepares students for regional and national music competitions. Instructors focus on repertoire selection, technical mastery, and performance psychology. Students receive mock adjudications and feedback on stage presence, musical interpretation, and technical execution to maximize their competitive potential.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer instruction in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Our faculty also teaches music theory, composition, and improvisation.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we provide interactive online lessons using professional audio/video equipment for students worldwide. Our virtual platform maintains the same personalized instruction as onsite lessons.
What age groups do you accommodate?
We teach students from age 4 through adult. Our curriculum adapts to different developmental stages, with specialized approaches for young children, teens, and adult learners.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we host monthly recitals, annual festivals, and masterclasses with professional musicians. Students also participate in community performances and competitions locally and nationally.
How do I schedule a lesson?
Contact us via phone or website to arrange your free introductory lesson. We'll match you with an appropriate instructor and discuss scheduling options for onsite or online sessions.
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Reviews (6)
Kaitlyn Henry
Dec 03, 2016
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My husband and I both took lessons for fun through this amazing place and can't wait to get our son involved. He is almost 3 and we are excited to introduce music to him through the Vances. Very personable and they remember you! Love seeing them at the music festival and can't wait to see what my son learns!
Lyn Perry
Jan 23, 2016
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Family owned and family run, Vance Music is an all-purpose studio providing lessons and instruction for students of all ages over a wide variety of instruments. Professional, friendly, enthusiastic - all wrapped up in a cozy studio environment. Recommended.
Pam Conway
Dec 09, 2015
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My children have been taking music lessons for 7-8 years now! Not only is the staff professional but they are very personal as well! My children have been taught not only how to read music but also theory, composers. scales, musical exercises, all types of musical genres, and how to perform in monthly recital performances. Vance Music also give many opportunities to attend world renown musicians' workshops!
I am very pleased with Vance Music as one of my children now wants to become a professional musician and his teacher will definitely help him achieve that goal! You really need to check out this great opportunity for you or your children!
I am very pleased with Vance Music as one of my children now wants to become a professional musician and his teacher will definitely help him achieve that goal! You really need to check out this great opportunity for you or your children!
Rhiannon Kielhorn
Definitely worth the drive from Haysville for us. Rex is so patient with our 8 year old with Aspergers, and she has learned so much! She loves playing her violin!
Shara Brittain Keeny
Vance Music has been an excellent opportunity for my daughter to take violin lessons. Rex Vance has worked with her each year to establish short-term & long-term goals for her music. The monthly recitals offer an opportunity to improve performance skills, & prepare for music contests/festivals. In hindsight, we would definitely have our daughter take from Vance Music to begin her violin music career....wonderful experience from generous, & caring family.
Amy Cole Fisher
This music studio is amazing. I took voice lessons here for 3 years and viola for 2. They prepared me well for other music events around Wichita, including the Wichita Community Children's Choir, worship teams at my church, State Choir, first chair viola at my high school, and much more. The monthly recitals helped me get over stage fright and the teachers are all very friendly and helpful. Totally worth it. :)