For $50, today's side deal gets you $100 worth of music lessons at The Real School of Music in Burlington.

The Real School of Music bestows the gift of instrument-playing ability upon students with a variety of music lesson options. The week-long, all-day summer music program, Real Jams Academy (ages 10–19, $500 for five days), is complete with music lessons, songwriting, band-forming, and a live performance in front of families, friends, and fans (no experience necessary). Get private lessons (approximately $37 per week, with daily access to the facility) in the instrument of your choice (voice, guitar, bass, keyboard/piano, sax, drums, pork-rib-xylophone, etc.). Private students achieving intermediate proficiency are then invited to play in one of the school's RealBands. If you're not ready for private lessons, embrace education with your fellow students in a group lesson ($120 for six 45-minute lessons) to learn the basics. Baby Beethovens (five and under) can flourish under the RealKids Family Music program ($180 for nine 45-minute lessons).

Anyone enrolled in lessons at The Real School is considered a member, giving students backstage access to the facility anytime it is open, including entry to the recording studio, practice rooms, concert venue, or one of the school's lounges, replete with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, drinks, and snacks. The Real School of Music's friendly and knowledgeable instructors will tune ears to the harmonic juxtaposition of superior instrumentation and teach students about music history, theory, reading, and more. Dust off your old guitar and plan the hits you'll be covering at your sister's latest wedding with lessons from The Real School of Music.

Valid for new clients only. This deal is only valid for lessons, not accessories, sheet music, or other products.

Reviews

Sonicbids blogged about the staff's recent visit to The Real School of Music, and Wicked Local raves about The Real School's all-star guests:

• The Real School of Music has not just been limited to local acts. It has attracted high-profile guests and performers. Recently, Jeff Coffin, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band, performed at the school and answered questions. Keyboardist Greg Hawkes, of legendary Boston-based band The Cars, gave a keyboard clinic at The Real School. The Guggenheim Grotto of Dublin, Ireland also made a performance stop at the school. – Wicked Local