Welcome to Joe Ferrante Music Academy, where young minds begin their musical journey with joy, creativity, and expert guidance. Our Early Childhood Music class is specially designed for children ages 3–6, providing a fun and engaging environment that fosters a lifelong love for music.
Begin Music At A Young Age!
Our Early Childhood Music program makes a fantastic introduction to music for kids between the ages of 4 – 6 years old. Our Early Childhood instructors teach our youngest students how to read musical notes, identify rhythms, to count while singing, and most importantly to have fun making music. This is an excellent choice for those children who are interested in music, but are not able to concentrate for a full 30 minutes at the piano.
Each Early Childhood Music class is split between learning with the piano, voice, and rhythm instruments, and with an instructional emphasis on building the foundational skills for continuing their musical study as they get older. Studies have shown that children in the early childhood age range retain not only the foundations of the musical principals, but also the positive associations and personal development that come from expressing oneself through music.
Some of our best 8, 9 and 10 year old students started in our Early Childhood classes and have progressed through our academy to study a variety of different instruments and are now amazing musicians in their own right!
A Nurturing Early Childhood Music Program
Our Early Childhood Music program in Monrovia, CA introduces young learners to essential musical concepts through movement, rhythm, singing, and play-based activities. We focus on age-appropriate methods that develop:
🎶Listening and auditory skills
🎶Hand-eye coordination
🎶Musical memory and rhythm
🎶Confidence and social interaction
Whether your child is a budding vocalist or curious about instruments, our program lays the perfect foundation for continued musical growth.
Music Programs for Preschoolers
At Joe Ferrante Music Academy, we understand that early experiences shape a child’s future learning. That’s why our Music Programs for Preschoolers are designed by experienced instructors specializing in early childhood education. Through fun, interactive, and personalized activities, your child will:
🎶Sing songs and explore pitch
🎶Play percussion instruments
🎶Move to music and develop rhythm
🎶Learn basic music notation, playful exercises
Our goal is to create a joyful, structured environment that helps young children express themselves musically while building critical developmental skills.
Piano Lessons for Kids
Ready for the next step? We teach all instruments for kids, and if you’re searching for piano lessons for kids, you’re in the right place. We also offer piano lessons for children who are ready to transition from general music exposure to instrument-specific instruction, providing them with a strong foundation in technique, rhythm, and musical expression. Our piano curriculum for young learners includes:
🎶One-on-one lessons with experienced teachers
🎶Fun and motivating teaching materials
🎶A strong emphasis on proper technique and musicality
🎶Performance opportunities to build confidence
Starting piano at a young age builds discipline, focus, and an early appreciation for music—skills that benefit children academically and emotionally.
Why Choose Joe Ferrante Music Academy?
Located in the heart of Monrovia, CA, Joe Ferrante Music Academy is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and personalized approach to music education. Parents trust us to nurture their child’s early musical potential with:
🎶Qualified, caring instructors
🎶Clean, child-friendly classrooms
🎶Flexible class schedules and enrollment options
🎶A proven record of musical excellence
Enroll in an Early Childhood Music Class Today
Help your child take the first step toward a lifelong love of music. Join our Early Childhood Music class or sign up for piano lessons for kids at Joe Ferrante Music Academy in Monrovia, CA.
Contact us today to schedule a free trial or learn more about our Early Childhood Music program and other Music Programs for Preschoolers.
"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
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.
Stuff the Stocking with Music Lessons!
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with music and Christmas stockings? Take advantage of our special offer for new students or existing students starting second instruments to get some holiday gifts checked off your list and save over $100 at the same time!
This one-time holiday special includes a fully stuffed musical stocking with:
-A Month of Lessons Certificate ($169 Value)
-One-Time Registration Voucher ($30 Value)
-Holiday Candy and Christmas Goodies
-Plus a Practice Buddy & Fun Activities
Your cost: Only $99!
Stockings are ready for pick up now! To ensure Christmas delivery, place your order by December 19.
The last day to pick up before Christmas is December 22! Offer Expires 12/31 and is valid while supplies last. Following Winter Recess pre-ordered stockings will be available for pick up beginning 1/5.
14 Benefits of becoming a Joe Ferrante Music Academy Student:
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.
2. The most qualified and talented teaching staff in Southern California
3. The widest range of music lesson times available seven days a week!
We are one of the only schools in San Gabriel Valley to offer lessons seven days a week to accommodate your busy schedule:
Monday: 1:00-8:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00-8:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am-8:00pm
Thursday: 1:00-8:00pm
Friday: 1:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:30pm
Sunday: 12:00-6:30pm
Come in and take a free tour!
4. A Proven Track Record of Excellence Since 2004.
Visit our Testimonials page to see what our students have to say about us. For over twenty years, we have enjoyed the privilege of teaching thousands of musicians of all ages to develop their confidence and skills. While many aspiring music teachers start studios that come and go, we remain steadfast in our commitment to exceptional quality musical education. We’ve even had former students return to us all grown up after studying music professionally to teach with us or return to have their own children study with us!
5. A comfortable lounge for parents and siblings
You’re always welcome to wait in our lobby with plenty of comfortable seating, blazing fast wi-fi, and lots of windows. Every teaching room has beautiful French doors so you can watch lessons taking place or you can sit in on lessons; it’s your choice.
6. Fully stocked music lesson rooms
All you need to bring is your instrument. We’ve fully decked out every music lesson room to ensure it’s comfortable, has plenty of natural light from windows, and is beautifully painted and decorated with amazing art to inspire you. Each room has everything you need for your lesson in any discipline including electronic drum sets, amplifiers, other instruments and acoustic pianos. We’ve got you covered.
7. World-class recitals celebrating you
Twice a year we offer awards recitals open to all of our students so their family and friends can celebrate their accomplishments. Every parent wants to know that their child is progressing and having them participate in recitals is the best way to confirm that the investment in lessons is really worth it. Past recital themes include Red Carpet, Christmas, Mardi Gras, Chocolate, Dress-up Halloween, and Glow-in-the-dark. We have a photographer, videographer, and often live-stream our concerts ending in a lovely reception. Students are never required to perform but many do as it’s incredibly gratifying to get to play in front of an audience and receive applause from a full house of support.
8. Professional office staff to assist you seven days a week
9. Trophies, Certificates, and Award Wristbands to chart and celebrate your achievements
We are proud to offer the Musical Ladder program to measure and chart our students’ progress and reward their success. No more guessing whether your or your child’s skills are really developing. Our program has clear, attainable goals that inspire students to practice and grow confidence when they earn their rewards for passing tests. The tangible rewards of colorful wristbands, certificates, and trophies evidence students’ learning and achievement and give them something to bolster their confidence and even show off to friends and family. Everybody wins with the Musical Ladder system as when students have an upcoming test, they practice and learn more, making their teachers proud, their parents proud, and most importantly themselves proud.
10. We work with plenty of charter schools and the Monrovia School District
Got a charter student or want to take lessons through the school district? No problem. We work with plenty of charter school organizations as well as the Monrovia School District to ensure that everyone gets access to quality music education.
11. Morning and lunchtime lessons for homeschoolers, retirees, college students, and working professionals.
12. Located in beautiful Old Town Monrovia
13. Professional Picture Days
14. Month-to-month lessons
Every student of JFMA is on a month-to-month membership. We do not require any large advance deposits or semester commitments. You have nothing to lose as there’s no long-term contracts. We want students who want to be here so if you’re ready to give music a shot or sharpen your skills, we can’t wait to get started on your musical journey with you!
