Create Your Own Music!
At Joe Ferrante Music Academy, we encourage our students’ creativity in songwriting and composition and believe they go hand in hand with excellent musical training and performance skills. For the student with a desire to learn songwriting, we have superb teachers who are professional songwriters and recording artists themselves. Our trained teachers engage our students’ desire to write music in a stimulating and supportive atmosphere.
A general music background is required for our songwriting lessons, although if a student is interested in songwriting without prior music training, the Joe Ferrante Music Academy can set him or her up with a songwriting teacher who can begin teaching them the essential skills of musical and instrument training and eventually progress into songwriting lessons.
Unlock Your Creative Voice at Joe Ferrante Music Academy
At Joe Ferrante Music Academy in Monrovia, CA, we believe everyone has a story to tell—and songwriting is one of the most powerful ways to share it. Whether you’re a budding lyricist, a curious beginner, or a musician looking to refine your craft, our songwriting lessons are designed to help you write meaningful, memorable songs.
Why Take Songwriting Lessons With Us?
Our songwriting classes combine music theory, lyric writing, structure, and melody development in a hands-on, engaging environment. Led by experienced instructors, each lesson is tailored to your style and goals—whether you want to write for personal expression, for a band, or professional opportunities.
You’ll learn to:
- 🎵Structure compelling lyrics and melodies
- 🎵Create harmony and chord progressions
- 🎵Develop your unique songwriting voice
- 🎵Collaborate with other musicians
- 🎵Write and revise songs from concept to completion
Songwriting Courses That Fit Your Schedule
We offer both in-person and online songwriting lessons, making it easy to pursue your passion from anywhere. Our flexible scheduling and personalized approach ensure that you get the most out of every session, whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your skills.
Looking for the best online songwriting courses? Our online options deliver the same quality instruction as our in-studio lessons—perfect for remote learners or busy students who need convenience without compromising quality.
Songwriting for All Ages and Skill Levels
Whether you’re a teenager with a dream or an adult rediscovering your passion for music, our songwriting classes are open to all ages and levels. From pop and rock to classical and jazz, our instructors are well-versed in a variety of genres to support your creative journey.
Join the Best Songwriting Courses in Monrovia, CA
Ready to write your first song—or your next hit? Joe Ferrante Music Academy is proud to offer some of the best songwriting lessons in Monrovia, CA. Contact us today to sign up for songwriting lessons online or in person, and let’s bring your music to life.
👉 Get Started Today – Contact Joe Ferrante Music Academy for your first songwriting lesson!
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.
"Thank You Melissa for helping with my confidence in singing and also telling me that I am capable of hitting those notes!"
- Chloe
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!
