Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts

Hollywood Academy of Music & Arts offers private piano, guitar, drum, violin, voice, cello, ukulele, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, and songwriting lessons. Lessons are offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes. Private instruction is offered on all instruments for kids and adults.

Programs

• Piano Lessons — 4-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Guitar Lessons — 6-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Drum Lessons — 5-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Violin Lessons — 4-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Voice Lessons — 6-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Cello Lessons — 5-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Ukulele Lessons — 4-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Saxophone Lessons — 8-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Clarinet & Flute Lessons — 8-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Trumpet / Trombone Lessons — 9-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.
• Songwriting Lessons — 7-adult · Private lessons offered at the Melrose Avenue location, virtually, and in students' homes.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

The school says it has delivered lessons since 2003 or 2004. Its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable music lessons and performing arts classes in a professional studio environment. It is a member of MTAC and MTNA, is a Steinway & Sons Teaching and Educational Partner, and has been named Top Vocal Studio in Los Angeles County by Distinguished Teaching Magazine. It is also recognized by Expertise Magazine as a Best Music School for over a decade. The school offers scholarships and reduced fees to students in need and hosts recitals several times per year.

Private instruction is offered on all instruments for kids and adults. Group lessons are offered in 45-minute sessions. Suggested lesson lengths are 30 minutes for beginners ages 4.5-8, 45 minutes for ages 8-13, and 60 minutes for ages 13+ and experienced adults. Recitals are held during Spring (March), Summer (June), Fall (October), and Winter (December), and another page says recitals are held quarterly and are optional but strongly encouraged. Parents may sit in on lessons, observe through windows, or wait in the waiting area.

What families say

“Amazing music school! Both my kids just started getting lessons from HAMA instructors via online and both learned so much within one class. Instructors are incredibly nice and patient. Everyone working at HAMA are also incredibly helpful, kind, and fast at responding emails. My children are very exited to continue learning from HAMA.” — Evelin Rodriguez, Los Angeles Parent

Last updated September 26, 2026.