We are proud to offer:
Traditional instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
16+ instruments: piano, guitar, voice, percussion, strings, winds, and brass
30, 45, or 60-minute weekly lessons, with a new monthly billing option
Recital opportunities each semester
Financial Aid via teacher nomination
Our highly-trained instructors all hold degrees in the instruments they teach, ensuring that you and your family will receive the best instruction available.
Each 18-week semester culminates in a Solo Recital. Hop on stage and share your new skills with friends and family in a supportive atmosphere.
Conveniently located off of West College Avenue, The Music Academy is a spacious education facility featuring 9 studio classrooms, each with well-maintained pianos.
TRIAL LESSONS: $47/lesson; 30-minutes each. After booking a trial lesson, please connect with your assigned instructor. At the trial lesson, you will review musical goals and try out your musical instrument. *Important: Please bring your instrument! If you do not have an instrument, make sure you tell your instructor in advance.
WEEKLY LESSONS: Your assigned instructor will help recommend the best lesson length based on your age, level, and musical goals, also factoring in your schedule and budget preferences.
30-minutes: $47/lesson, billed monthly*
Single Semester (18 lessons): Total of $846
Full Year (36 lessons): Total of $1,692
45-minutes: $63/lesson, billed monthly*
Single Semester (18 lessons): Total of $1,134
Full Year (36 lessons): Total of $2,268
60-minutes: $84/lesson, billed monthly*
Single Semester (18 lessons): Total of $1,512
Full Year (36 lessons): Total of $3,024
REGISTRATION FEE: Due once per academic year to all students, both new and returning; charged at the time of booking.
$50 for first family member
$15 for second family member
Waived for any additional family members
*Important Note: TMA's new monthly payment plan is a convenient way to spread out the cost of tuition via monthly installments. It is important to understand that this is not a 'pay-as-you-go' arrangement. Our strict withdrawal policy still applies. Monthly payments will still continue for the entire term, even if the student decides to cease taking lessons. Learn more.
Before booking, please confirm your lesson day/time with your assigned instructor. If you still need a teacher assignment, book a Trial Lesson or complete a Contact Form.
Create an account with Opus1, our new web-based registration portal. See here for login instructions and important billing changes: LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS.
Follow the Link below & complete your initial payment.
Helpful tips:
Use a DEBIT CARD to avoid the 3% surcharge!
We still accept checks for full-semester payments; just reach out for help.
ACH/Bank Account auto-draft is also available for future payments.
Our Location: 3060 Enterprise Drive, Suite 114, State College, PA 16803
Next Steps:
Bring your instrument and all assigned materials to every lesson.
Rent or purchase your instrument in advance of your first lesson. Your instructor can provide vendor recommendations.
View the 2025-2026 Calendar to make a note of key dates such as holidays and recitals.