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Monrovia Music Academy offers toddler and preschool music programs, early childhood music education, and private music lessons including piano, guitar, voice, drums, strings, wind instruments, ukulele, and DJ/music production. The Animal Adventures in Music program uses story-based lessons with a 10-level structure that includes Table Time, Rug Time, and Stage Time segments, along with 10 books, 10 instruments, and 10 adventures. Students who are interested can also take part in recitals and band workshops.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly lessons offered in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute sessions, with hours available Monday–Friday 12:00–20:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–16:00
• Price: Tuition is $179/month for 30-minute sessions, $268/month for 45-minute sessions, and $358/month for 60-minute sessions.
The program includes a free trial lesson and a 3-step process for getting started, as well as unlimited make-up lessons and a month-to-month lesson structure with no long-term commitments. Tuition includes all books and materials, an Animal Adventures tote bag, a collectible medal at the completion of each level, and recital participation for interested students. The Animal Adventures in Music program has 10 levels with structured milestones, and students earn a medal featuring the animal character from each story upon completing each level. Monrovia Music Academy also offers a free and optional Level Up Music Achievement Program with levels 1 through 10, certificates, and wristbands, plus an annual complimentary picture day with a professional photographer.
Monrovia Music Academy has been serving Monrovia families since 2022 and is trusted by hundreds of families that come to the school each week. The school is part of an award-winning community with award-winning instruction and has a highly qualified and diverse teaching faculty of experienced instructors who are accomplished musicians with extensive experience working with children. Dedicated office staff are available every day, and the school uses security cameras in all teaching rooms, has an open door policy for parents to join their child’s lesson anytime, and provides observation windows in all rooms. The founder, Ulf Geist, is also the founder of Pasadena Music Academy and is associated with Monrovia Music Academy’s schools. The stated goal of Monrovia Music Academy is to make a difference in the lives of all its students and their families.
Parents describe Monrovia Music Academy as having patient, supportive teachers who work at a pace that allows students to learn much in a short time, and several mention specific teachers such as Lenche Nasev for violin, Mr. Ben for drums, Shay for singing, general music, theory, guitar, and piano, Kenny for drums, Shay Stickler and Johanna Bagay for piano, and Ms. Marley Washington for voice. Families report that their children enjoy classes, feel that teachers are kind and tuned into their musical preferences, and note that the school is generally flexible with scheduling. Parents also mention that the school is well taken care of, that staff are helpful and friendly, and that students have two performances a year so families can see their progress. Multiple parents say their children have grown in skill and confidence, are eager to show what they have learned after each lesson, and that they would recommend Monrovia Music Academy to others.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly lessons offered in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute sessions, with hours available Monday–Friday 12:00–20:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–16:00
• Price: Tuition is $179/month for 30-minute sessions, $268/month for 45-minute sessions, and $358/month for 60-minute sessions.
The program includes a free trial lesson and a 3-step process for getting started, as well as unlimited make-up lessons and a month-to-month lesson structure with no long-term commitments. Tuition includes all books and materials, an Animal Adventures tote bag, a collectible medal at the completion of each level, and recital participation for interested students. The Animal Adventures in Music program has 10 levels with structured milestones, and students earn a medal featuring the animal character from each story upon completing each level. Monrovia Music Academy also offers a free and optional Level Up Music Achievement Program with levels 1 through 10, certificates, and wristbands, plus an annual complimentary picture day with a professional photographer.
Monrovia Music Academy has been serving Monrovia families since 2022 and is trusted by hundreds of families that come to the school each week. The school is part of an award-winning community with award-winning instruction and has a highly qualified and diverse teaching faculty of experienced instructors who are accomplished musicians with extensive experience working with children. Dedicated office staff are available every day, and the school uses security cameras in all teaching rooms, has an open door policy for parents to join their child’s lesson anytime, and provides observation windows in all rooms. The founder, Ulf Geist, is also the founder of Pasadena Music Academy and is associated with Monrovia Music Academy’s schools. The stated goal of Monrovia Music Academy is to make a difference in the lives of all its students and their families.
Parents describe Monrovia Music Academy as having patient, supportive teachers who work at a pace that allows students to learn much in a short time, and several mention specific teachers such as Lenche Nasev for violin, Mr. Ben for drums, Shay for singing, general music, theory, guitar, and piano, Kenny for drums, Shay Stickler and Johanna Bagay for piano, and Ms. Marley Washington for voice. Families report that their children enjoy classes, feel that teachers are kind and tuned into their musical preferences, and note that the school is generally flexible with scheduling. Parents also mention that the school is well taken care of, that staff are helpful and friendly, and that students have two performances a year so families can see their progress. Multiple parents say their children have grown in skill and confidence, are eager to show what they have learned after each lesson, and that they would recommend Monrovia Music Academy to others.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
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