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Our Mission
At Joe Ferrante Music Academy, located in Old Town Monrovia, California. We pride ourselves on providing private lessons by a carefully selected teaching staff. The majority of our degreed teachers are professional performers who often compose their own music. Private lessons enable our teachers to create custom lesson plans to best suit each student’s unique tastes in music and to make learning fun. Still think your neighborhood teacher is the same as ours?
Studying at JFMA means that that you learn about musical performance only from the best; it’s part of what makes the Joe Ferrante experience so unique!
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Ring in 2025 with a New Years Music Gift Bag!
What better way to celebrate the new year than with music and a New Years Music Gift Bag? Take advantage of our special offer for new students/ instruments to get an amazing package for that special someone and save up to $130 at the same time!
This one-time holiday special includes a fully stocked new years gift bag with:
-A Month of Lessons Certificate ($169 Value)
-One-Time Registration Voucher ($30 Value)
-A First Free Music Book (Up to $30 Value)
-Plus a Practice Buddy, Holiday Candy & Festive Goodies!
Value: Up to $229. Your cost: Only $99!
A glimpse into Joe Ferrante Music Academy
Take a tour of our world-class facility and highly trained instructors.
Need An Instrument for Your Lessons?
Your first lesson includes a quality instrument for each student for most instruments. Once a student decides to continue with us we rent instruments for as low as $35 per month.
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"My son Michael has learned how to be confident in public. His vocal skills have excelled through the roof and the improvement in his motor skills has been steadily improving."
- Sharon
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1. Piano, Voice, Singing, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Drums, Cajon, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Songwriting, Theory, Composition, Film Scoring, Recording Technology, Early Childhood Classes and Drama coaching in ONE location!
This diversity of musical offerings gives families the ultimate convenience as siblings can study different instruments at the same time or a single student could take Cello and Singing back-to-back. We house everyone’s musical needs under one roof! We are the only school in Monrovia, California that offers all of these popular instruments: All acoustic Pianos, Voice, Singing, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Drums, Cajon, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Songwriting, Theory, Composition, Film Scoring, Recording Technology, Early Childhood Classes and Drama coaching in one location.
**Online lessons now available!** Enroll in music lessons with a Joe Ferrante instructor direct into your home with our virtual lessons program!
Learn More About Taking Music Lessons at JFMA
At our music school in Monrovia, CA you can enjoy a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment with a terrific staff of degreed, professional musicians ready to guide you along your musical journey. Our lesson studio in beautiful Old Town Monrovia features gleaming baby grand and upright pianos, soothing decor, and a comfortable waiting room with free wi-fi.
Our music lesson curriculums and unique progress reporting system (called STEP) help our music students excel while also having a blast. In addition to custom-tailored music lessons, we host multiple themed recitals a year, such as our recent Glow In The Dark Recital, holiday recitals, and more. Parents, students, teachers, and community members talk about what memorable, lasting memories they enjoy from these events.
Accommodating Flexible Schedules for Music Lessons
We understand that our music students and their families have busy and ever-changing schedules. The Joe Ferrante Music Academy in Monrovia is open 7 days a week and offer morning, afternoon, and evening music lessons to accommodate different schedules. Just contact us to determine the right scheduling options for you.
FAQs About Music Lessons at JFMA
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Do you teach adult students?
Absolutely! We have taught students into their 80s. No one is too old to take music lessons. It is all about following your interests and making time to learn.
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How old does my child have to be to take music lessons?
Children as young as 3 years old can join our music school. Young children will begin with fun lessons on the fundamentals of music before progressing to piano lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons, or other instruments.
We recommend children be at least 4 to 4 and a half years old to start taking piano or violin lessons, and at least 6 years old to start guitar lessons.
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Who is a good fit for music lessons?
Anyone who has an interest in learning! Whether you or your child are looking for a fun hobby, looking to pursue a career in music, or somewhere in between, our music lessons are for you. Our music teachers and programs are designed to meet your specific interests, musical tastes, and learning styles.
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What can I expect when taking music lessons with you?
When taking music lessons at Joe Ferrante Music Academy in Monrovia, you can expect to study with top-of-the-line professional musicians. All of our music teachers hold degrees in music, many years of experience, and enjoy professional careers, including performing, composing, and more. But they are also here to help our students find joy in music and explore their own natural gifts.
Music lessons will be held weekly, and most lessons will last for 30 minutes (although longer lessons are available as well).
