Piano Lessons for All Ages

If you’ve never played an instrument before, piano is always a great place to start since the piano keyboard is designed just like the musical staff, which makes it easier to learn to read music.

Our piano lessons start with a traditional foundation in order to learn the basics of the instrument, including rhythms, note names, the musical alphabet, techniques, and dynamic and expression markings. This fundamental basis in our piano lessons prepares the student to either continue musical training in classical piano or any other piano genre that the student might be interested in i.e. Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, Blues, Improv, Gospel, Contemporary etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a piano teacher to suit my child’s personality?

We have a wide variety of piano teachers available. Our front office can help pair your child with a teacher who we think will be a good fit for their personality and needs.
Can I buy a couple of piano lessons just to see if I like it?

We offer a free trial piano lesson to make sure it’s the right fit for you. After that, you can choose to buy one month of piano lessons at a time (4 lessons), or purchase a 3 or 6-month lesson package for a discount.
How quickly will I learn different hand positions on my instrument?

You will learn basic hand positions in your first month of study and then progress to more advanced positions.
How old does my child have to be to take private piano lessons?

We highly recommend that the child be 4 to 4 ½ to begin piano lessons. For younger students age 3+ we offer our wonderful Pre-K Exploration Class.
What are the requirements to take jazz piano lessons?

An understanding of basic piano theory and demonstration of skill on the instrument.
Do you teach adults as well?

Absolutely! We teach students of all ages and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate busy schedules.
Do You Teach Advanced Piano Lessons As Well?

Experienced and advanced students have the opportunity to pursue the piano genre of their choice. The academy offers specialist piano teachers in a variety of genres, such as classical, pop, rock, jazz, improv, and contemporary music as well as piano as an accompanist.
How Do Piano Lessons Work at Joe Ferrante Music Academy?

At the Joe Ferrante Music Academy, each lesson has three major components. The first segment is devoted to last week’s lesson assignment where the student gets a chance to demonstrate what they’ve worked on. The second component is time spent on technical development and music theory training. Students are taught how to read music, increasingly complex rhythms, note interval recognition, ear training, and chord construction. The third component is introducing the next assignment and teaching the student the important elements of their new song(s).

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.

Fall in Love with Music Special Offer

What better way to celebrate the amazing month of February than with music and the Fall in Love with Music Special? Take advantage of our amazing offer for new students or second instruments to get an incredible deal for that special someone and save up to $130 at the same time!

This one-time February special includes a fully stocked February gift bundle with:

-A Month of Lessons Certificate ($169 Value)

-One-Time Registration Voucher ($30 Value)

-Plus a Practice Buddy, Festive Candy & Goodies!

Value: Up to $229. Your cost: Only $99!

"I've seen my children grow into strong, confident musicians. Their development has been staggering."
- Maria

More About Our Piano Lessons in Monrovia, CA

At the Joe Ferrante Music Academy, each piano lesson has three major components. The first segment is devoted to last week’s lesson assignment where the student gets a chance to demonstrate what they’ve worked on. The second component is time spent on technical development and music theory training. Students are taught how to read music, increasingly complex rhythms, note interval recognition, ear training, and chord construction. The third component is introducing the next assignment and teaching the student the important elements of their new song(s). Students are tested for their level of achievement twice a year, we have 10 levels of achievement, and students are given the opportunity to perform in recitals from a beginning level to an advanced level.

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

All of our teachers have university training in their discipline and/or professional experience as performers.They hail from such institutions as USC, UCLA, Berklee College of Music, and NYU. As performers, our faculty are in demand both locally and all over the world, winning competitions and awards. Always kind and patient, our teachers are committed to delivering totally custom lessons to their students in a wide variety of musical styles. We know we can match you with just the right instructor to nurture your individual needs and interests. We are proud to hire only the very best teachers as our own children study with them too.

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

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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

Many music studio desks are staffed by the teacher/ owner, or more commonly an answering machine. We have a full-time Director onsite and additional office staff available to answer your questions by phone, email, or text seven days a week. We are family owned and operated, pictured above Joe Ferrante, Founder & President (top left), with Summer Garcia, Director (right) and Mario Ferrante, Director Emeritus (bottom left).

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.

As one of the oldest and most established music academies in the area, we are able to be a “full-service” music school. We offer lesson times as early as 10:30am through traditional school day hours and see students between the hours of 11:00am – 3:00pm as well, which are often most convenient for home school students, retirees, and working professionals with non-traditional schedules.

12. Located in beautiful Old Town Monrovia

Due to our central location, our school is convenient to the public library, banks, restaurants, and downtown Monrovia shopping. We’re down the street from Rudy’s and across from the Peach Café on Colorado Blvd. There’s plenty of free street parking and public lots behind our school and across the street. If you don’t feel like waiting in our lounge, it’s easy to run an errand, grab a coffee, or just enjoy a stroll downtown.

13. Professional Picture Days

We offer professional photography opportunities at our recitals free of charge to commemorate your musician’s joy. Everyone wants beautiful photographs of their children as they grow. We’re pleased to offer a professional photographer to come and photograph you or your child posing with an instrument, a sibling, parent or loved one. This is a free service we provide and our talented photographers are always happy to capture the smiles of you, your child, or if you choose your whole family celebrating music in your lives.

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!

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