Music Lessons in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Music Lessons

PASADENA MUSIC ACADEMY (formerly Modern Music School) was created to give students and their families a fun, safe, and supportive place within their community where they could build confidence and explore their own creativity through the joy of music. 

With almost 800 students currently enrolled, we believe our success stems from the amazing community we’ve built here. Our team works hard everyday to create a supportive and energetic environment where students are excited to arrive and learn something new. 

Currently, we offer private music lessons to students of all ages and experience levels in piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, DJ, music production, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, trombone, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet and early childhood music classes.

Join our amazing community today and discover new inspiration and a passion for making music that will last a lifetime. 

 

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Mingchun F.
July 18, 2026
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My boy has been taking lessons at PMA since 2024 and he's learning and his instrumental skills improve so much. His drum teacher is Ardem and guitar teacher is Tracy. Both of Tracy and Ardem are the best, talented, patience, fun with kids and first time learners. My boy built up strong musical foundation thanks to them!
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Megan G.
July 16, 2026
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Only good things at PMA! My daughter began taking lessons in the late spring with Marcella and has made such tremendous progress, not only with her vocals but also stage presence and performance. A few weeks into lessons, Marcella recommended my daughter sign up for the recital. On the day of the recital our family was shocked at the progress made - she received a standing ovation! All thanks to Marcella! My daughter really enjoys having her as a vocal coach/instructor and looks forward to each session. She's patient, engaging and has built up my daughter's confidence, all while teaching technique, developing vocal skills. The front desk at PMA are also incredibly helpful and easy to contact, whether by phone, text or email. I appreciate how easy it is to book makeup lessons and change schedules online. My daughter also enjoys seeing Marcella's feedback and thoughtful comments posted after each lesson.
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Rev T.
June 28, 2026
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We've had an amazing experience at PMA! Ardem has been an incredible drum teacher--patient, encouraging, and inspiring. Our son has grown so much as a drummer and genuinely looks forward to every lesson. We're grateful for everything Ardem and the PMA team have done and highly recommend them to anyone looking for great music instruction.
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Jesse G.
June 7, 2026
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I started my daughter at PMA on the recommendation of a friend who is a musician, and we have been so happy with our experience there! My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Ms. Kris for a few months now, and she absolutely loves them. From the moment she walked out of her first lesson, my daughter was begging to keep taking lessons with her. My daughter didn't even want to skip her lesson on her birthday, and that says a lot. What more could you want as a parent?
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California L.
May 30, 2026
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My son LOVES his teacher, Daniel. He's a grumpy 13 year old boy, but he lights up when he sees Daniel. He's learning to love and enjoy Piano. This school is great at communication, scheduling make-ups, etc. We are very happy here.

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Josh Lee
August 10, 2026
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My son has had drum lessons with Mr Lucas. The school is easy to work with. My son has enjoyed his lessons and looks forward to his lesson after each session.
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Kristen Hansen Brakeman
July 9, 2026
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Great music school and teachers. I'm an adult taking lessons for the first time and feel very comfortable doing so. The recitals are well done and they focus on making the students feel at ease.
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Norma Bayan
July 3, 2026
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The recital was really nice
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Cuiyan Mei
June 30, 2026
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My son took his first drum lesson back in 2021. As someone who played percussion in my college orchestra, I always hoped he would discover the same joy and excitement that I found behind a drum set. We started with a trial lesson with Matt Battle, and that one lesson turned into five wonderful years of learning. Throughout the years, we've had such a positive experience—not only with Matt, but also with the amazing substitute instructors like Ardem, Jevin, Mann, and many others. Every instructor we've met has been incredibly kind, patient, professional, and knows exactly how to make lessons fun and engaging for kids. They've not only helped my son develop his drumming skills, but also built his confidence and love for music. Beyond the excellent instruction, we've also been impressed by how well the school is run. The online portal is intuitive and incredibly convenient, making it easy to manage billing, cancel or reschedule lessons, and book makeup classes. The front desk and administrative staff are equally wonderful. Whenever we need to coordinate a schedule change, ask a question, or get help with anything, they are always friendly, responsive, and quick to assist. We truly appreciate everything the instructors and staff have done over the past five years. Their professionalism, dedication, and genuine care have made this an outstanding experience for our family, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality music instruction.
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Noel Saavedra
June 27, 2026
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We went to to see my family member to play 🎹 piano recital. They give us water n juice and free ice cream. We had a beautiful bless good time together. Hug

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Mingchun F.
July 18, 2026
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My boy has been taking lessons at PMA since 2024 and he's learning and his instrumental skills improve so much. His drum teacher is Ardem and guitar teacher is Tracy. Both of Tracy and Ardem are the best, talented, patience, fun with kids and first time learners. My boy built up strong musical foundation thanks to them!
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Megan G.
July 16, 2026
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Only good things at PMA! My daughter began taking lessons in the late spring with Marcella and has made such tremendous progress, not only with her vocals but also stage presence and performance. A few weeks into lessons, Marcella recommended my daughter sign up for the recital. On the day of the recital our family was shocked at the progress made - she received a standing ovation! All thanks to Marcella! My daughter really enjoys having her as a vocal coach/instructor and looks forward to each session. She's patient, engaging and has built up my daughter's confidence, all while teaching technique, developing vocal skills. The front desk at PMA are also incredibly helpful and easy to contact, whether by phone, text or email. I appreciate how easy it is to book makeup lessons and change schedules online. My daughter also enjoys seeing Marcella's feedback and thoughtful comments posted after each lesson.
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Rev T.
June 28, 2026
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We've had an amazing experience at PMA! Ardem has been an incredible drum teacher--patient, encouraging, and inspiring. Our son has grown so much as a drummer and genuinely looks forward to every lesson. We're grateful for everything Ardem and the PMA team have done and highly recommend them to anyone looking for great music instruction.
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Jesse G.
June 7, 2026
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I started my daughter at PMA on the recommendation of a friend who is a musician, and we have been so happy with our experience there! My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Ms. Kris for a few months now, and she absolutely loves them. From the moment she walked out of her first lesson, my daughter was begging to keep taking lessons with her. My daughter didn't even want to skip her lesson on her birthday, and that says a lot. What more could you want as a parent?
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California L.
May 30, 2026
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My son LOVES his teacher, Daniel. He's a grumpy 13 year old boy, but he lights up when he sees Daniel. He's learning to love and enjoy Piano. This school is great at communication, scheduling make-ups, etc. We are very happy here.

WHY CHOOSE US?

PIANO, GUITAR, VOICE, DRUMS, BASS, DJ, MUSIC PRODUCTION, VIOLIN, VIOLA, TROMBONE, SAXOPHONE, TRUMPET, FLUTE, UKULELE, CLARINET

We find and hire the absolute best teachers, each one a talented musician in their own right. They tailor each lesson to the student to make their experience fun, engaging, and positive. With a wide variety of instruments being taught, your family can make PASADENA MUSIC ACADEMY a one stop shop for your entire family’s music lessons. We welcome aspiring musicians of all experience levels and any age, even adults. We offer music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, DJ, music production, ukulele, violin, viola, trombone, saxophone, trumpet, flute and clarinet.

FREE BAND WORKSHOPS

Throughout the year we offer a free band workshop to all our students called “Tomorrow’s Rockstars”. This unique program aims to give students the experience of playing in a band with their fellow aspiring musicians, a crucial element of their musical education. This workshop has been a complete success with both students and their families. Our students have a blast playing songs they love and building friendships with their bandmates. Most importantly, we see their confidence and motivation grow immensely through this special program. Many of our beginner students participate after only a few months of lessons.

LEVEL UP MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

At PASADENA MUSIC ACADEMY, we use a system of certificates, wristbands, and stickers to track student growth from level 1 to 10, similar to the belts in a martial arts program. This structured, nationally-recognized approach, is free and optional for all our students. Giving students a fun, tangible way to mark their success does wonders to motivate them to practice their instrument and push their limits. 

LEVEL UP MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

UNLIMITED MAKE-UP LESSONS

We understand that your family’s schedule can change on a dime. That’s why we offer unlimited make-up lessons. You’ll be able to cancel and reschedule your private music lessons through our online student portal without even having to contact us. If you prefer, we are happy to reschedule the lessons for you as well.
 

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

PASADENA MUSIC ACADEMY organizes two recitals each year, usually held at the beautiful Boston Court Pasadena. Recitals act as a goal for students to work towards as well as a place to showcase their talents for friends and family alike.

BEAUTIFUL FACILITY AND PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

Our state of the art facility includes a comfortable parent’s lounge stocked with free amenities, including Wi-Fi, water, coffee, tea, and magazines. We also have a charging station for your devices, a massage pillow, and coloring books for the little ones. There is plenty of free parking available right in front of our school.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE STAFF AVAILABLE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO SERVE YOU

Our office staff is available for you seven days a week. We make it a priority to always be there for you, to help in any way we can with exceptional customer service.

MONTH TO MONTH LESSONS

No long-term commitments. All students are on a month-to-month basis.

A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCE

Trusted by hundreds of families that come to our school each week since 2011, we are committed to offering the best possible music education and customer service. Don’t just take our word for it, visit our Google and Yelp pages to see what our students and their parents say about us.

THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

We take multiple steps to ensure the safety of our students and families. Our entire staff and teaching faculty is background checked. All of our teaching rooms have security cameras and video footage is stored for two months. We also have an open door policy, meaning you’re welcome to join your child’s lesson at any time. And all of our rooms have observation windows (with the exception of our drum rooms, due to sound proofing).

PICTURE DAY

Every year we host a free picture day with a professional photographer. This is a service that parents love. Students can bring their instruments to the photo shoot and wear whatever they like. Our adult students are welcome too!

GUITAR LESSONS

Highly Rated Music Lessons in Pasadena, California

Pasadena Music Academy is located in 2982 East Colorado Blvd #111, Pasadena, CA. From Los Angeles International Airport(LAX) get on I-105 E and follow I-105 E, I-710 N and I-10 E to San Gabriel Blvd in Rosemead. Then take exit 25B from I-10 E and follow San Gabriel Blvd to your destination in Pasadena. At this point Pasadena Music Academy will be on your left.

We are open 9AM – 9PM Monday-Friday and 9AM – 5PM Saturday-Sunday.

For additional questions you can call us at (626) 578-9242 or you can find us on Yelp.