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Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Electric Bass
Drums/ Percussion
Piano
Keyboards
Violin
Viola
Cello
Voice
Flute
Trumpet
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trombone
Mandolin
Banjo
Harmonica

We offer 30 minute, 45 minute, or 1 hour private lessons. Click here to see our Tuition Policy.

In addition to private lessons, the Monterey Peninsula Academy of Music offers Group Classes in the following areas:

There are several classes available for each topic, and each class size is limited. The sessions last 6 weeks each and are ongoing.

Learn how to play violin in a fun group setting! This class also teaches rhythmic training through movement and how to read music. Ages 7-12.

If you play the fiddle, viola, cello, guitar, bass, mandolin, or drums, come and play in a string band! Students will learn how to jam with other musicians and will get the opportunity to try out other instruments they’re interested in playing. Bluegrass , Old Time and other folk styles will be played. All levels and ages are welcome!
Wednesdays 4:30-6 (pre-registration required)

Tuition payment of $120 per month for four 30 min. private lessons ($170 for 45 min. and $230 for 60 min.) are due on or before the 1st lesson if the month (see PAYMENT PROCEDURE below). When 5 lessons occur in a calendar month, the tuition for that month will be pro-rated to $145. Tuition for group lessons are due on the 1st class of the session. Tuition fees for Trumpet, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone & Flute are $140 per month for four 30 min. private lessons. Tuition fees subject to change.

Personal one party check, and cash can be accepted for payment of tuition. All checks should be made payable to the specific instructor. We accept deit/credit cards throught the emailed invoice system only.

The company we use for credit /debit card transactions is Quickbooks. All financial data is securely encoded on their system and fully complies with all of the Federal Reserve electronic bank transfer requirements. The system is currently being used to securely process millions of transactions each year in other industries as well.

If at any time you wish to discontinue lessons, simply inform us in writing one month in advance and we will stop charges on your bank account or credit card after the 1 month notice.

Payment of tuition reserves your instructor's time and a specific lesson time. Please avoid scheduling activities or appointments during the time that your reserved for your lesson. If you experience a continued conflict with your lesson time, contact us regarding the possibility of changing to a permanent time that is more convenient for you.

If an instructor is absent, the Academy will provide a qualified substitute instructor or the lesson will be credited or made-up.

A 24 hour notice for cancellation is required for lesson credit. However, this policy is flexible in the event of a reasonable unforseen circumstance. Please do not abuse this policy.

We offer a 10% discount to siblings, spouses, or parents of students already enrolled.

Limited funds are available for scholarships. Please call for further information.