Educational Programs

Modern Marimba is committed to providing students access to an affirming, diverse, & quality music education.


Want to find a culturally and identity-affirming teacher? Contact us at Education@ModernMarimba.org or (941) 900-4062.

  • Modern Marimba is partnering with the Sarasota Music Conservatory (located in the City of Sarasota) to offer in-person and virtual private lessons for children and adults.
  • New students receive one complimentary 30-minute trial lesson.
  • Virtual students also benefit from live feedback from instructors.
  • Small group lessons are available for families and friends.
  • View pricing. Sliding scale and scholarships are available!

Ask us to send you a care package!

  • We can send an assortment of mallets and sheet music as well as some awesome merch!

Want to find culturally and identity-affirming music to play?

  • It’s rewarding to build relationships and community by finding music together instead of cherry-picking music from a list.

Need financial help to attend a music festival, purchase new mallets, or buy gas to get to your lessons?

Need to practice on an instrument?

Contact us at Education@ModernMarimba.org or call (941) 900-4062.