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Don’t just take lessons, make music your Forte.

Live, online music lessons for anyone, anywhere. Find the right teacher for your skill level, budget, goals, and musical interests — then learn from them on a revolutionary music education platform.

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Access to world-class music teachers

We offer teachers certified by the world’s most prestigious music institutions, exclusively on Forte

Teachers that are right for you

Get paired and choose from teachers that align with your skill level, musical aspirations, and budget

Radically improved online learning

Recorded lessons, dual camera angles, live notebooks, and everything you need; all in one place

A better way to connect:

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Our simple visual interface disappears, rather than distracts, from your experience.

Hear The Difference

Listen to how Forte Pure Audio is customized to capture the full richness of sound on both ends of the lesson.

See what Peter Dugan, concert pianist & host of NPR’s From The Top, loves about Forte.

Hear what a music lesson sounds like on Zoom vs. Forte.

Trusted by musicians around the world

The incredible sound and video quality by Forte Pure Audio is a game-changer for music teachers, students, and musicians in comparison to other existing platforms.”

Christina Zhou, Founder of 12Petals, Director of Coronation Music School, Singapore

Forte is made specifically for musicians, with the audio quality prioritized over the video quality - ensuring that you get the best possible sound even when your internet connection is not optimal. I highly recommend using it for your online lessons!”

Gabriel Lee, Violinist and Managing Director of the SEA Music Academy Online, Singapore

My student and I both felt things sounded clearer. His drums sounded soooo much better. He thought the video looked better as well. It’s difficult to express, but it felt more natural...”

Steve Borgovini, drum teacher, Malaysia

What do we need for a great online lesson experience? Great sound, great video and the ability to communicate naturally. We need a simple interface because we want to focus on our music – not on adjusting settings or finding our way around. With Forte you log in and you are ready to go. Everything is right in front of you; easy and intuitive.”

Dennis Frehse, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, Japan

I love the clarity of audio in Forte as well as the simplicity of the platform. The support team is exceptional.”

Glafkos Kontemeniotis, glafkosjazz.com

It was very refreshing to switch to Forte from Zoom. I was surprised to be able to hear the beautiful tone of my students’ pianos. My students were happy that they didn't have to hear my complaints about the audio any longer. One of my students was thrilled that I could send her notes about her lesson instead of emailing her mother.”

Suzanne Romey, North Carolina

I shudder to think where my online teaching would be without Forte! The audio and video qualities afford me the opportunity to go full throttle with technology — multiple cameras, auxiliary mics, mixers, and various screen sharing activities. Because of Forte, I have a studio that is capable of fulfilling the needs of the most discriminating musicians. It allows me to be totally professional while at the same time provides a seamless and enhanced experience for the student.”

Richard Bosworth, DM Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, www.richardbosworth.org

I was so unsatisfied with Zoom that I searched high and low for the perfect online solution for piano lessons. One where you can hear dynamics, pedal use, and even play duets. Forte is it!”

Dana Griffith, Griffith Piano Studio, Virginia

It’s important to me that my students and their families know that I’m always looking for ways to give them the best online experience possible. Forte is delivering just that! I’m grateful for their commitment to their product, as well as their continued customer support and service.”

Anna Fagan, Fagan Piano Studio, Florida

Forte solves many issues regarding dynamics, musical intention, and overall sound quality. It is also very easy and simple to use. I highly recommend this platform for any music teacher!”

Jesus Saenz, Musicians for the World

One of the things I was most excited about was being able to hear double stops on the violin - this is not doable on Zoom”

Esther King-Smith, Royal College of Music, London

The main thing is I could hear everything the students were doing. In comparison to Zoom, I could hear everything even when the student doesn't have the right equipment. I could hear nuances, the use of pedal, which I struggle to hear in Zoom lessons depending on the type of piano they have.”

Carlos Vargas, Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Forte is worth using if for no other reason that the sound is leaps and bounds ahead of any other online lesson platform I have used. Second to none. So easy to use. And on the rare occasions where I’ve needed to troubleshoot, the Forte team have responded with amazing promptness and helpfulness. The platform continues to develop and with each improvement becomes even more useful and user-friendly. I wouldn’t recommend anything else.”

Hilary Travers, Australia

The sound quality on Forte is exceptional! This has amazing benefits for teaching music online and being able to hear the subtle nuances in my students playing. The biggest difference I've noticed is with no lag and continuous back and forth sound I can have a natural conversation and connect on a human level with my students.”

Ian Campbell, teacher, pianist, composer, www.iancampbellmusic.ca

Renewed my faith in online music teaching. Thank you.”

Andrea Charles, Royal College of Music, London

FAQs

How much does my first lesson cost?

Lesson fees will vary by teacher, as they set their own rates.

With many teachers, the trial lesson or initial consultation will be discounted or free. Others will charge their normal hourly rate.

Lesson fees and trial lesson information will be shown as part of their teacher profile when you review your matches.

Can I take a lesson from any teacher on Forte?

Based on the survey you complete or the preferences you fill in your My Profile tab, Forte will show you teachers who are likely to be a good fit for you. We will suggest teachers based on your current ability level, musical goals, desired genres, and more. Our matching expertise will ensure you find the right teacher.

What are your security and privacy measures to keep my child safe?

A commitment to child safety is one of the founding principles of Forte. We utilize world-class security tools to ensure any data collected and lesson recordings are safely stored. We never earn monetary consideration from sharing or selling your personal information with any outside party.

With our parent/administrator accounts, you have complete control and access to your child’s Forte account, and you are able to review their lesson materials, recordings, and more.

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