Band Aid School of Music
LAKEWAY
Our story
Walking into our Dripping location feels like finding your people — a place where families, creativity, and momentum thrive! This is where you are part of a community that’s both grounded and inspired.
Dripping Springs is a community where family comes first, and everything else grows from there. It’s laid-back, intentional, and full of forward-moving energy. Our school was built to match that hill country rhythm — a place where kids feel safe to take risks, parents feel proud of their choice, and music becomes a shared family experience.
Sometimes the space is buzzing — bands locking in together, drums thundering, amps humming with purpose. Other times it’s calm and focused — students deep in learning, creating, and discovering what they’re capable of. That balance is no accident. Real growth happens when energy and safety live side by side.
Families often feel it the moment they walk in — a sense of relief.
“This is it. We found something special for our family.”
The Dripping Springs location features:
Two state of the art band performance spaces with state-of-the-art sound systems
Six modern lesson studios designed for focus, creativity, and growth
A recording studio where ideas turn into artistic expression
A dedicated drum lab built for rhythm, power, and precision
Everything here is designed to help students grow with confidence — step by step, win by win — while keeping the experience fun, inspiring, and pressure-appropriate.
This is a place where kids feel energized and supported.
Where parents feel proud and confident in their investment.
Where creativity flows, friendships form, and music becomes part of who you are.
This isn’t just a music school.
It’s a creative home where families connect, confidence gets loud, joy shows up often, and a lifetime love of music is empowered — together.
We have more awards thaN
any other music school in Central Texas.
Band Aid School of Music has won more awards than any other music school in the area. We are also Central Texas’ only National Champion Rock Band School. For years, we’ve been the school of choice for hundreds of families.
Location and Hours
Address:
30307 Ranch Rd 12, Suite 700
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone:
(512) 256-0453
Email:
drip@bandaidschoolofmusic.com
Lesson Hours:
Monday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Ready To Enroll?
We have teachers standing by, ready to help you reach your goals! Click the button below to head to your sign-up page!
Pricing
Band Program
$375/Month
90-minute weekly sessions
Your band, your songs, your friends
Learn songwriting, arranging, rehearsing, performance, recording, image, booking, marketing, promotion and more!
State of the art equipment and facilities
Access to Band Aid’s recording studio
Six guaranteed performance opportunities each year, including two performance classes per semester
Other gig and performance opportunities at local, legendary venues
Group Classes
$290/month
60-minute weekly class
Classes are designed for beginners and advanced beginners, who are developing the skills to join our rock band program, and for those who just learn better in a group environment. The next step after classes is private lessons once they understand the fundamentals.
State of the art equipment and facilities
Access to Band Aid’s recording studio
Performance opportunities available throughout the year
Specialty classes available – Guitar Legends, Voice Legends, Improv, Production, and more…
Online and
In-Studio Lessons
$280/Month
30-minute weekly session
Guitar, Drums, Voice, Piano, Keyboards and more
State of the art equipment and facilities
Access to Band Aid’s recording studio
Six guaranteed performance opportunities each year, including two performance classes per semester
Other gig and performance opportunitie at local, legendary venues
$540/Month
60-minute weekly session
Meet Our Staff
Voice | Guitar | Bass | Songwriting | Bands | Music Business |
Record Production
James Mays votes on the Grammys. He is the creator of SXSW Underage, The Kids Are Alright Fest and Band Aid School of Music. Mays has served as production director of the Miami Music Festival, assistant production manager for SXSW Music and a producer of both NAMM’s School Jam USA and ACL Fest.
As a teenager, Mays began earning his living as a singer. His performing credits range from CBGB’s to Emo’s, to London’s Troubadour by way of Carnegie Hall. His works can be heard in film, television and commercials, including one debuted by Bono as the score for Nike’s Red Campaign. In 2017 Austin City Council and Mayor named October 12, “James Mays Founder of Band Aid School of Music Day” for his past, present and future contribution to Austin’s musical legacy.
Mays’ most current band, mrandmrsmays, earned top ten ranking from many college and AAA radio stations across the country. He began teaching young people in 1991 and has done so since his return to Austin in 2001.
Current Bands: Jonny 8 Track, mrandmrsmays, Bob Popular
James Mays - Director
Sari Pearce - Location Manager
Sari Pearce is the Location Manager for Band Aid School of Music in Dripping Springs, where she supports faculty, oversees daily operations, and helps build a warm, community-centered environment for students and families.
A classically trained violinist with 30+ years of teaching experience, Sari holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California. Her performing career includes work with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, performances for Luciano Pavarotti, and recording music for the TV series MacGyver.
Sari collaborates frequently with her husband, Andrew—a former cellist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra—and co-founded the Lakeway Masterpiece Concert Series. She also brings 20+ years of experience as a Texas Realtor®, adding strength in organization, operations, and client care to her leadership role.
She is passionate about creating a supportive, inspiring space where students, families, and teachers can thrive and make music together.
Questions?
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