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Music Lessons

FOR ALL AGES

South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy is your community’s musical home-away-from-home, where people of all ages and experience levels can be nourished by the many benefits of musical education.

We believe in the power of music to inspire and enrich lives. To set a mind on a musical path is to train it in expression and empathy, strength and self-esteem, agility and acumen.

All of our warm and welcoming faculty bring years of musical training and professional performance experience, as well as a deep commitment to education, to every lesson they teach.

Rates & Lessons

Building Musicianship

A Plan For Your Child’s Musical Journey

Many schools offer early childhood music and group class programs, but few have a thought-out curriculum that guides young learners through each step of their musical journey. Here’s what sets SPAMA apart:

Our group class curricula are designed to feed into one another, giving your child a clear and comprehensive pathway to Building Musicianship. Best of all, students of every age don’t necessarily have to start at the beginning: children - and adults! - can jump into classes or lessons at whatever level makes sense for them!

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Call the front desk for more information at (626) 808-4031

Early Childhood Music

For Children Aged 6 months to 4 years

Parents and caregivers learn alongside their children in small group classes. In these early years, young minds are sponges for skills that will stay with them their whole lives. Equip them for the future by exploring music together, as we nurture creative and cognitive development using rhythm, movement, body percussion, pitch matching, and more.

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For Children Aged 4 years to 6 years

Experience the joy of music through fun games and activities! Designed to equip children aged 4-6 with the tools for lifelong musical success, the class will build strong musical foundations in students by refining their motor skills, listening skills, musical knowledge, and expressivity.

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Group Classes

Keyboard Lab is designed to give beginning pianists the skills they need to jumpstart their musical journey. Piano faculty Nick and Eri will teach students keyboard technique, theory, scales, note and chord reading. Taught in a hybrid setting, the class will include both small groups and one-on-one instruction.

In this class coached by esteemed guitar faculty Ryland Kelly, elements of rhythm, harmony, melody, and texture will be explored, explained, and performed through the instrument. The various roles of the guitar will be examined and demonstrated through exposure to different musical genres, styles and settings.

Chamber String Ensemble is an intimate string orchestra of violins, violas, and cellos, conducted by Academy Director Rebecca Ward. Students learn to follow a conductor, maintain the integrity of their part, and blend their section, while exploring music that spans more than 300 years of music history. Interested students should contact SPAMA to set up an audition.

Taught by our General Manager Alex Domingo, this class will focus on ear training, sight singing, and the basics of music theory. What to expect: rhythm reading, note recognition, singing melodies and harmonies in solfege (do, re, mi), tonal memory exercises, chord tone relationships, and basic chord progressions.

In-Person & Online Music Lessons Available Now!

Private Lessons with University-Trained Instructors

Classes Offered:

Piano

Voice

Violin / Viola

Performance

Cello

Ukulele

Songwriting

Ensemble & Group Classes

Guitar & Bass Guitar

Drums

Music Technology

And More!

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Important Dates

Important Dates for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

JANUARY 2024

First Day of Spring Semester - January 3

APRIL 2024

Recital Sign Ups Open - April 9

MAY 2024

Priority Pre-Registration - May 8 to May 18

Recital Sign Ups Closed - May 11

Open Enrollment - May 20

Memorial Day Closure - May 26 and 27

JUNE 2024

Spring Recitals - June 9

Last Day of Spring Semester - June 29

Summer Closure - June 30 to July 7

Summer Term - June 8 to August 17

AUGUST 2024

First Day of Fall Semester - August 19

SEPTEMBER 2024

Labor Day Closure - September 2

OCTOBER 2024

Recital Sign Ups Open - October 9

NOVEMBER 2024

Recital Sign Ups Closed - November 10

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure - November 28 to December 1

DECEMBER 2024

Winter Recitals - December 15

Last Day of Fall Semester - December 21

Winter Closure - December 22 to January 5

JANUARY 2025

First Day of Spring Semester - January 6

What People Are Saying

“I love this music school. I'm an adult learner who just up and said one day that I wanted to learn the violin. I tried another music school in the area and was put off by them…”

— Adriana K.