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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.
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.
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.
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:
PianoVoiceViolin / ViolaPerformanceCelloUkuleleSongwritingEnsemble & Group ClassesGuitar & Bass GuitarDrumsMusic TechnologyAnd More!
Important Dates
Important Dates for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
JANUARY 2026
First Day of Spring Semester - January 5
FEBRUARY 2026
Musical Petting Zoo - February 7
$10 Lesson Week - February 8-14
APRIL 2026
Priority Pre-Registration for Fall 2026 - April 6-26
Student Evaluations - April 12-30
Spring Recital Sign Ups Open - April 13
Open Enrollment for Fall 2026 - April 27
MAY 2026
Spring Recital Sign Ups Closed - May 10
Memorial Day Closure - May 24 and 25
JUNE 2026
Spring Recitals - June 14
Last Day of Spring Semester - June 27
Summer Closure - June 28 to July 5
Summer Term - July 6 to August 16
AUGUST 2026
First Day of Fall Semester - August 17
Musical Petting Zoo - August 22 (TBD)
$10 Lesson Week - August 23-29
SEPTEMBER 2026
Labor Day Closure - September 6 and 7
OCTOBER 2026
Recital Sign Ups Open - October 7
NOVEMBER 2026
Recital Sign Ups Closed - November 8
Thanksgiving Holiday Closure - November 26 to 29
DECEMBER 2025
Winter Recitals - December 6 or 13 (TBD)
Last Day of Fall Semester - December 19
Winter Closure - December 20 to January 3
JANUARY 2027
First Day of Spring Semester - January 4
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.
“This music school is wonderful! My son wanted to try the violin just for fun, and he got really lucky to find this place and especially to have Jeremy as an instructor…”
— Steph G.
“Great place for kids and adults to learn. Patient friendly teachers. Nice private rooms and great atmosphere. In a quaint craftsman setting…”
— Dave H.
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