Michael's Music Academy

Michael's Music Academy offers piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, drum and percussion, violin, performance vocals, saxophone lessons, flute lessons, music theory, mandolin lessons, and ukulele lessons. The program includes weekly lessons in 30- and 60-minute sessions, and lessons can be taken in a studio or at home, depending on the lesson type.

Programs

• Piano Lessons — children and adults
• Guitar Lessons — all ages
• Voice Lessons — all ages
• Drum and Percussion — Comprehensive program for both practice and study. Includes percussion and music theory. Technical exercises are designed to improve speed and comfort and to read music and play with a band.
• Violin — Training includes proper body posture, bowing techniques, left-hand dexterity, reading music, playing melodies, and learning scales.
• Performance Vocals — all ages · Performance voice lessons for all ages, incorporating classic techniques for vocal development and artistic expression.
• Saxophone lessons — beginner to advanced · Includes breathing and finger techniques, saxophone care and maintenance, theory, reading music, and ear training.
• Flute Lessons — beginner to advanced · Includes breathing and fingering techniques, care and maintenance of your flute, reading music, and playing by ear.
• Music Theory — Theory is included in each lesson and also offered as a separate course.
• Mandolin Lessons — Learn classical Vivaldi or contemporary Coldplay on the mandolin. Training includes music theory, ear training, sight reading, and technique.
• Ukulele Lessons — Training includes ear training, sight reading, and technique.

At a glance

• General schedule: Weekly lessons are available in 30- and 60-minute sessions in the Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo studios or in your own home. Lessons are available in 30- and 60-minute sessions in the Arroyo Grande studio, and in 30-minute sessions at your home in Santa Maria or San Luis Obispo.

About the provider

Michael Nunez leads Michael's Music Academy. The program says it has 30-plus years of teaching experience, and its mission is to equip and train music students so they become proficient in music knowledge and performance through enjoyable, customized lessons from beginner to advanced levels. Michael Nunez is a graduate of Musician's Institute, a worship leader, a member of Rock Odyssey Band, and was featured in the Santa Maria Sun.

Students' personal goals are addressed individually. All paid lessons are non-refundable. Make-up lessons are at the discretion of the instructor. A message should indicate which instruments are of interest.

Last updated October 31, 2026.