Upland Music Academy

Upland Music Academy offers individual and group music lessons, including piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, violin, viola, brass, woodwinds, singing, voice, and toddler and young children music lessons. The program also offers acting lessons, acting lessons for TV and film, choir, orchestra, voice classes, and opportunities for students to record in a recording studio. Students and families can take part in free recitals, a Halloween Party, Kids Make Music Day, open houses, and Picture with Santa events.

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Schedule: Music and acting lesson times available 6 days a week, with options Monday–Friday from 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Upland Music Academy states that its number one priority is helping Upland area music students achieve their musical goals. The academy has been in operation since 2018 and reports that since its opening in 2022 it has been reviewed by parents as the #1 school in Upland. It is family owned and operated and serves students from Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, Pomona, Claremont, and more.

The program highlights a Love Your Lessons Guarantee, which refunds the first month if a student does not enjoy lessons and wants to stop within the first month, with no questions asked. It offers month-to-month lessons with no semester minimums, various make-up options for missed classes, and an online parent portal to keep track of practice. The academy provides free recitals twice per year in summer and winter, trophies and certificates of achievement for passing a musical test, free events for students and families throughout the year, and an invite-only Prodigy Program with extra perks.

Upland Music Academy reports being the most reviewed music school in Upland by parents, with over 140 5-star reviews. It notes that it has the largest and most qualified teaching faculty in Upland and that instructors tailor lessons to each student’s personality, learning style, and music taste. The academy specializes in music lessons for beginners, including both kids and adults, and offers a flexible range of music and acting times 6 days a week.

The program has received multiple awards, including being named Winner of National Music School of the Year and Best Guitar Lessons in the Area. In 2023, it was nominated and won National School of the Year. It also notes that it is the only school in the Glendora area that offers acting lessons for TV and film.

Last updated March 11, 2026.