Dallas · Park Cities · Est. 1987
Music. Voice. Acting. For every age.
Private Lessons / Group Classes
Performing arts education for ages 18 months to adult — private lessons, group classes, musical theatre, and summer camps in the heart of Dallas.
- 37
- Years in Dallas
- 11+
- Disciplines
- All
- Ages Welcome
Happening at DAMPA
What’s new at DAMPA
Explore current opportunities, 2027 plans, and stories from our students. Each page shows its availability and next step.
Art Comes to Life at Meadows Museum — Event Recap
From lively conversations beside the paintings to a closing concert with live piano, see how DAMPA students brought art to life at Meadows Museum Family Day.
Sing the National Anthem at Highland Park
Apply to sing at the Lady Scots’ opening two varsity home games—December 11 and 22. Two DAMPA students will be selected, one per game. Apply by November 8. Video optional; no in-person audition.
DAMPA LIVE: Winter Recital at Deep Ellum Art Co.
Take the stage with DAMPA on December 20, 2026 at Deep Ellum Art Co. Current students: register to perform by December 1. Family and friends attend free.
Register to Perform by December 1 →
Audition Prep Packages
Prepare for youth theatre, school, and college auditions with private vocal coaching, recording, and optional headshots or video. Custom packages include an organized Google Drive delivery.
Pop Vocal Group Class
Find your sound. Build your band. Sing, harmonize, record, and perform with a small pop vocal ensemble. Join the waitlist for new Saturday groups in 2027.
Music Explorers
A weekly group music adventure for ages 3–5, led by Ms. Ody. Sing, move, explore instruments, and make music with friends. Planned for January 2027—share your preferred class days and times.
What We Teach
Personalized lessons. Many ways to grow.
Start with your interests, experience, and goals. Explore private lessons from early childhood through adulthood, with teacher matching and availability specific to each program.
Voice Lessons
Personalized voice lessons shaped around your goals, experience, and favorite music. Build healthy technique, musicianship, and confidence with an individual teacher match.
Piano
Personalized piano lessons for first-time players through advanced students. Explore classical foundations, favorite songs, improvisation, or creative goals with a teacher whose strengths fit you.
Ages 6+
Guitar & Bass
Guitar and bass lessons shaped around your goals—from first chords and favorite songs to groove, technique, theory, and improvisation. Find an individual teacher match for your instrument and experience.
Drums & Percussion
We’re hiring a drumset teacher to help shape the next chapter of this program. Drum lessons are currently unavailable.
Teacher recruitment
Violin & Viola
Personalized violin and viola lessons for ages 12+ through adults; younger students by assessment. Build technique, musical expression, and confidence, with support for orchestra and audition goals.
12+ · younger by assessment
Musical Theatre
Personalized musical theatre voice and audition coaching, supported by full productions and recording opportunities. Build vocal skills, musicality, and storytelling with a teacher matched to your goals.
6+
Acting for TV & Film
Now hiring an Acting for TV & Film teacher to join the DAMPA family and help lead this program. Explore the role and apply.
Teacher recruitment
Songwriting, Theory, & The Recording Arts
Write original songs, develop your voice and musicianship, or explore recording and production. Weekly private lessons for ages 10+ through adults, plus recording services at The Studio.
10+
Early Childhood Music
Playful, personalized music lessons for ages 18 months–6 years. Private and semi-private lessons available now; Music Explorers groups for ages 3–5 planned for January 2027.
18 mo – 6 yrs
Why DAMPA
Your lessons. Your creative community.
Serving Dallas since 1987, DAMPA helps students find a teacher whose strengths fit what they want to learn. Purposeful private lessons build skills and confidence; performance, recording, and group opportunities offer ways to apply them and connect with others. Some students arrive with a clear ambition. Others come to discover what they enjoy. Both belong here.
- Bi-annual recitals & Student Showcase series
- Open mic nights & masterclasses
- Full musical theatre productions (SIX, Heathers & more)
- Pop vocal ensembles & chamber groups
- Flexible in-studio & online scheduling
- All ages, all levels — genuinely
Nearly four decades in Park Cities.
All under one roof.
Kindermusik starts it early.
It's never too late to start.
Virtual School Tour
Leadership Team
Meet Our Leaders
See Us Perform
What our students create
Explore past productions and student highlights alongside upcoming performances. Behind each moment is preparation, mentorship, and music made together.
ProductionSIX Teen Edition
A look back at DAMPA’s SIX Teen Edition with Emerge Coalition—student performers bringing vocals, storytelling, and live music together on stage.
RecitalDAMPA LIVE: Winter Recital at Deep Ellum Art Co.
Take the stage with DAMPA on December 20, 2026 at Deep Ellum Art Co. Current students: register to perform by December 1. Family and friends attend free.
ProductionHeathers: The Musical
A look back at a DAMPA student production bringing voice, choreography, acting, and live performance together. Watch the highlight reel.
ProductionSchool of Rock: The Musical
A look back at DAMPA’s student cast and band performing together. Watch highlights from this completed musical theatre production.
Meet the Team
Find a teacher who fits you
Our faculty brings different strengths across ages, levels, styles, and goals. Get to know their approaches and find a starting point for your own learning.
Lexie Pritchard
Musical Theatre Director
Paul Davis
Recording Studio Director
Sam Cormier
Bailey Mason
Terri Canaday
Ody Mendez
Early Childhood Director
Caleb Dean
Lynn Ambrose
Music Director for Theatre
David Do
Violin / Viola Teacher
David Brown
Jared Chreene
Michael Saunders
What Families Say
Straight from our community
"All the instructors are of the highest caliber. My daughter takes piano and voice at DAMPA. She has been there a year and has improved beyond anything I could have imagined."
Julia B. · Piano & Voice Parent
"Amazing programs that have really helped my child progress as a musical theatre actor. The staff is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic — a very warm environment for aspiring performers."
Jayna K. · Musical Theatre Parent
"My long term dream has been to learn to play piano. Now that I’m retired, I decided to pursue this new challenge. Part of the fun of the lessons is to talk about how different musicians approach each style. Paul is a very good teacher and seems to be able to adapt to each learner. I highly recommend Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts. Just don't take my hour slot with Paul."
Gene R. - Piano Student
Start with a teacher match
Find your next step
Tell us the instrument, age, and experience to explore available trial times. Meet a teacher, experience a lesson, and talk about your goals. No credit card required. Need help finding the right fit? Our team can guide you.
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