Who are you?

My name is Dylan DiChiara and I started this business to honor my own standards and values; standards and values which I have found consistently absent from the modern state of music education.

Beginning with in-home lessons in 2011, followed by a nine year stint with School of Rock, I’ve spent all of my adult life exploring the nuances and intangibles associated with music lessons.

Music is, in many ways, similar to running water. Not only does it flow, and refresh, but it makes a fool’s errand of trying to wrap one’s arms around it and call it “mine”. The only effective way to communicate the joys of music is to meet students where they’re at, and to dispense with the notion that there is a “way” which serves everybody.

Our teaching philosophy is to be the more experienced student in the room. We do not bestow information down from on high; rather, we draw from experience to instruct in methods and practices which will allow students to meet goals, build confidence, and apply information with respect to a context which is relevant to their interests.

As a professional musician, teacher, director, and business owner, I see it as my cosmic duty to make this world as melodic, harmonic, and groovy as possible. Band Together is my way of walking that walk.

Which instruments do you offer?

We offer band participation and private lessons for guitar, bass, drum set, vocals, keyboard, and ukulele.

How does billing work?

Band Together bills monthly and accepts all forms of payment including credit card, cash, and check. We do not accept seashells or poker chips. Credit cards are billed on the first of the month, and cash/check payment is due by the first lesson of each month. All billing is based on a 4-week month, with the occasional 5th week included in the monthly tuition. All new enrollees are issued a one-time $50 registration fee to help cover costs associated with credit card processing.

What is your cancellation policy?

Lesson cancellations must be made with 24-hour notice to qualify for a make-up. Cancellations due to illness or unforeseen circumstances will qualify for a make-up so long as they are made before 12pm day of. This policy ensures that we are able to pay our instructors for their time in the event of no-shows or last minute cancellations. We do not offer make-ups for missed group sessions, or for missed 5th week lessons. Make-ups will be held for no longer than 60 days. Band Together does not prorate plans in lieu of make-up lessons.

Why should I join the band?

The big word at Band Together is “Context”. We’re all about context. It’s one thing to know a piece of information; it’s another thing to be able to apply it to a real situation. Many music students are fascinated by their instrument yet eventually lose interest due to the solitary nature of playing alone. Joining the band will allow the student to apply what they’ve learned to an interactive group setting in which they can simultaneously grow, make friends, and discover their own true, inner badass.

Where are you located?

We are located at 55 Rhoades Ave., East Walpole, MA. We enjoy a spacious parking lot which adjoins Bird Park.