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Altadena Academy of Music

Altadena Academy of Music is Altadena's premier music academy serving our communities in Pasadena, Altadena, and others since 2003. With over 4,500 students of all ages that have attended music lessons at the Academy, we pride ourselves on providing fun and engaging music lessons for kids and adults of all levels. Our highly-qualified teachers, all with Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees provide training in voice, piano, guitar, drums, bass, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, recorder and a variety of other instruments.

Whether your interest is pop, classical, jazz, or rock, Altadena Academy of Music is an excellent choice for beginning through advanced level students, including the optional preparation for MTAC Certificate of Merit Exams.

Beginning students achieve a solid foundation including how to read music, the fundamentals of rhythm, and creative exploration through composition, improvisation, and performance.

Advanced students can perfect their musicianship, and prepare for concerts, competitions, and auditions. All students are encouraged to perform at optional recitals offered throughout the year and our professional, university-trained teachers take great care in preparing students for the recitals. New students receive a complimentary welcome package and tote bag!

For more information please call us at (626) 296-0799. You can also register for lessons right on our website by visiting the Registration Page. 

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Are We the Right Music Academy for You?

While you are here researching the best academy for you, please consider the benefits of becoming a student at the Altadena Academy of Music.

5 Benefits of Becoming an Academy Student:

  • 1 Guitar, Singing/Voice, Piano, Drums, Violin, Cello, Ukulele, Bass, and More Instruments All Offered at One Location on the Border of Pasadena and Altadena!
  • 2 Qualified Teaching Faculty
    Our music teachers are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. In addition to their teaching qualifications, our teachers have warm personalities and are dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn in your lesson.
  • 3 A comfortable Parent's Lounge for Our Clients and Complimentary Parking
    Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a spacious, professional parent's lounge with Wi‑Fi, magazines, and kids’ books. If parents prefer they can sit in on their child's lesson anytime they like.
  • 4 Magical Music Recitals

    Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and how they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really worth it, is to have their child participate in a recital.

    Recitals feature speacial guests, cetificates, trophies, and opportunities to share the joy of music with friends and family!
  • 5 Month‑to‑Month Lessons
    The academy does not require semester minimums for lessons. Every student is here on a month‑to‑month basis.
  • 6 Optional Exam and Audition Preparation
    The academy has been preparing students for auditions and exams (including ABRSM and MTAC Certificate of Merit) since 2003. We boast a 100% pass rate, along with a 97% average on the MTAC Certificate of Merit Exams!
  • 7 We are a Steinway & Sons Educational and Teaching Partner
    The Altadena Academy of Music is a Steinway-Certified Academy, and we have a deep relationship with Steinway Galleries in Pasadena, CA and Beverly Hills, CA. Through our partnership and relationship, we often offer complimentary access to workshops, masterclasses, and special events held by Steinway Artists. Furthermore, we are the only Academy in Pasadena and Altadena that offers our students access to a Steinway Model A Grand Piano - right at the Academy - for lessons, recordings, and practice time!

It's easy to take the next step:

Lesson times are first come, first serve, so contact us today to get started!

New students receive a complimentary welcome package and tote bag! For more information please call us at (626) 296-0799. You can also register for lessons right on our website by visiting the Registration page.