Joe Ferrante Music Academy

Joe Ferrante Music Academy offers piano lessons, voice and singing lessons, guitar lessons, drum lessons, ukulele lessons, banjo lessons, early childhood music classes, and strings lessons. It also offers violin lessons, viola lessons, cello lessons, and string bass lessons.

Programs

• Piano Lessons — All ages and levels
• Voice & Singing Lessons — All ages and levels
• Guitar Lessons — All ages and levels
• Drum Lessons — All ages and levels
• Ukulele Lessons
• Banjo Lessons
• Early Childhood Music Classes
• Strings Lessons
• Violin Lessons
• Viola Lessons
• Cello Lessons
• String Bass Lessons

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday 1:00-8:00pm; Tuesday 1:00-8:00pm; Wednesday 11:00am-8:00pm; Thursday 1:00-8:00pm; Friday 1:00-8:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-3:30pm; Sunday 12:00-6:30pm

About the provider

The academy was founded in 2003 and had its commercial debut in July 2004. Its leadership team includes Joe Ferrante, Founder & President; Summer Garcia, Director; and Mario Ferrante, Director Emeritus. The mission statement is "Delivering Quality Music Classes at Our Music Academy." Most teachers have university training and/or professional performer experience, with teachers from USC, UCLA, Berklee College of Music, and NYU. Joe Ferrante is a USC graduate in Music Theory & Composition with an emphasis in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television. The academy works with charter schools and the Monrovia School District and offers awards recitals twice a year.

Private lessons; custom lesson plans; lessons seven days a week; free tour mentioned; students are not required to perform in recitals.

What families say

“Its like a big family here. The teachers and staff are constantly encouraging me to be the best I can be. I dont know where I would be without my amazing teacher!” — Chea

“My 5 year old son wanted to take piano lessons so we reached out to JF music academy. They were running a special for January plus a free introductory class. Ms Lorraine is our sons teacher and he's really enjoying his sessions.” — Raquel O.

“Online zoom call lessons have been working great. Patient teachers, service oriented front desk staff, charter school payment allowed. This place has been excellent for my 3 children.” — Kathleen S.

Last updated October 8, 2026.