Frequently Asked Questions

Jay’s Music Academy Studio is located at the Hibiscus Business Center across the Collins Aerospace Complex (intersection of Dairy Road and Hibiscus Boulevard). The address is 1103 West Hibiscus Boulevard, Suite 308B, Melbourne, FL 32901.

Music is more than just a creative outlet—it’s a vital part of a well-rounded education. Engaging in music supports your child’s cognitive development, enhances emotional well-being, and strengthens skills like focus, discipline, and collaboration.

If your child shows a strong interest in music or singing, it’s more than a hobby—it’s a sign of a genuine passion that deserves to be nurtured. At Jay’s Music Academy, we help children explore and grow that passion through enriching, age-appropriate programs that complement their academic journey.

Whether your child is just beginning or already loves to perform, our music enrichment programs are designed to ignite creativity, build confidence, and foster lifelong skills.

Research consistently shows that music education plays a powerful role in a child’s overall development. From early childhood through adolescence, learning music can:

• 🧠 Boost Cognitive Skills – Music strengthens memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.
• 📚 Enhance Academic Performance – Students involved in music often show improved performance in math, reading, and language.
• 💬 Develop Social-Emotional Skills – Music fosters self-expression, confidence, empathy, and teamwork.

For children, music is not just an extracurricular activity—it’s a transformative experience that supports growth in and out of the classroom. If your child shows a natural interest in music or singing, it may be a sign of a passion waiting to be nurtured.

At Jay’s Music Academy, we help children turn that spark into a lifelong love of learning and creativity.

At Jay’s Music Academy, your child will embark on a joyful and enriching musical journey—whether learning to play the piano, guitar, or developing their voice.

Through a blend of games, singing, creativity, and hands-on activities, students will:

• 🎼 Play, compose, and improvise their own music
• 🎤 Build confidence through performance and self-expression
• 🧠 Strengthen discipline, consistency, and commitment
• 🌟 Develop leadership and focus that extends beyond music into all areas of life

Our programs are designed to nurture both musical talent and personal growth, helping your child thrive artistically, academically, and socially.

Jay’s Music Academy is proud to partner with the Step Up For Students Scholarship Program.
If your child is a recipient of a Step Up scholarship that includes funding for extracurricular enrichment, you can find us listed in the Marketplace and request our Music Enrichment Services directly through your account.

Please ensure your scholarship type allows for enrichment activities, and feel free to reach out if you need help navigating the process—we’re happy to assist!

The yearly registration fee is $99.99, which covers enrollment and administrative support, instructor scheduling, and materials setup, as well as access to in‑school instruments, progress certificates, a JMA Kids T‑shirt, workbooks, music sheets and lesson materials, and the student/parent portal. This registration fee is separate from lesson tuition and does not pay for lessons. To make it easier for families, the fee is split into two payments—$49.99 due at enrollment as a registration deposit and $49.99 due at the end of the trial—but it is one administrative fee, not an additional lesson charge.

The monthly fee covers:
– Age-appropriate curriculum
– Additional class management materials
– Time Slots/Time spent teaching
– Teacher’s expertise
– Mileage and travel time (if at home)
– Safe, affordable, and convenient Music Lessons

We offer 30-60 minutes In-studio private lessons with costs ranging from $190-$340 depending on the lesson length and format. Weekly Payment plan is available!

We offer 30-60 minutes In-studio private lessons with costs ranging from $240-$400 depending on the lesson length and format. Weekly Payment plan is available!

Private lessons offer intermediate and advanced students direct attention to focus on their musical learning goals. The one-on-one attention allows students who have shown commitment to practice and desire to grow their musical skills to receive greater individual attention and focus on developing their musical styles and personal discipline. At JMA, our private lesson spots are reserved for students ages 5+ who have taken the Introduction to Piano class or have had prior lessons for at least 6 months. These private lessons focus on the student’s musical goals and how to attain them. We create short-term and long-term goals to help intermediate and advanced students reach their highest potential.
Explore the full benefits of our private lessons here.

Pre-Notes Piano Prep for Pre-schoolers (Music Play) 30 Minutes Weekly Lesson: $140 per month

Little Keynotes, Storytellers, Keynotes Play Music Classes 45 Minutes Weekly Lessons: $180 per month

Group lessons are perfect for beginner students. Generally beginner students will thrive in a group lesson setting because of:

• Musical Interactions: Making music together is the most impactful way for students to engage with Music learning. It is designed to be interactive, and students develop confident performance skills—greater Musicianship!

• Collaborative/Peer-to-Peer Learning: When Students learn together and have a common goal, they work as a team, and each student is motivated and invested. Working as a group achieves games, songs, and creative tasks. Students are motivated and encouraged by each other and learn together as we do in every other area in the school setting.

• Creative Opportunities: We incorporate creative learning opportunities such as improvisation and compositions. Our topics are inspiring and relevant so students can learn essential musical skills and concepts efficiently. Play as an ensemble and make music with others; music-making is at the heart of our lessons.
• Variety of Activities, including the use of games, movement, and singing
• Secure Foundations: Our cyclical approach is the ideal learning structure for students because it helps them consolidate and review concepts while deepening their learning. The careful building blocks and scaffolding ensure our students have a secure foundation.
• Gain and retain the musical skills and concepts.
• Fun! The enjoyment enables students to access and apply their learning more successfully.

Your child will develop many positive character traits when participating in our group music lessons. Although children may have a specific musical style, they tend to share the same purpose (learning music). Our goal at JMA is to ensure that children within a group setting collaborate and support each other while they creatively learn together. The curriculum we use allows a child to join our group lessons at any point without feeling left behind. Children will be able to move in their own space, while students will learn from each other, create healthy competition, building dependency and trust. It is also a great setting to meet like-minded friends and create lasting bonds. If your child tends to be timid, a group setting is also a great place to start their musical journey.

45 Minutes Weekly Practice: $220 per month
Competition and Dress code costs are additional and at an ad-hoc basis.

We only accept registration via the website. Click on the click here to register. If you are only interested and do not want to register, click here to register your interest!

Jay’s Music Academy offers reduced and free lunch lesson tuition, which parents can benefit from. Parents are responsible for obtaining a letter from their school showing their child’s participation in a Reduced or Free Lunch Program. Parents whose schools don’t have such a program can complete JMA’s Reduced & Free Lunch-Based Discount Program Application and show proof of income to be eligible for the discounted tuition. JMA uses the State of Florida household and income requirements to determine eligibility. Please call our office at 321-312-1787 to request an application.

Learning an instrument takes commitment. Parents should discuss the goal of taking music Lessons with their children. The goal may change over time, but this gives the parent a starting point on how much to invest in the child’s music education.

Month-to-month lessons do not offer long-term value to students and do not encourage long-term commitment to learning music.

JMA offers a 4-week trial program to parents who are interested in our program.

Generally, students will participate in 4-5 monthly lessons if scheduled to meet once weekly.

Ask about our Keyboard Pack, which includes your child’s “61 keys Keyboard pack” with headphones, a microphone, a stand, a stool, and power cords. The cost for the keyboard pack ranges from $90 – $145.

***If desired, please make sure to select this option upon registration***

• All payments are required on via Auto-Pay and a card must be on file.
• Weekly: Recurring Lesson Membership/Subscription –Generally, the monthly cost is divided into 4 recurring payments. Normally, auto-pay on the first day of the week unless the parent prefers another day.
• Monthly: The lesson Fee for the upcoming month’s classes/lessons is due in full on the agreed-upon auto-pay date.
• Semester: Pay for the full semester in advance or split the payment 50% at the beginning. 25% are in the middle, and 25% are near the end of the semester.
• Yearly: Pay for the full year in advance or split Payment by the Semester on Autopay and/or email invoices. Invoiced 50% of the semester’s fee at the beginning of each semester. The remainder will be in the middle of the semester. Discounted rates may be available for longer-term payment options. Please contact us to discuss available savings.

Saving only applies to parents who haven’t already received a discounted price.

Major US Credit & Debit Cards

• VISA
• Mastercard
• American Express
• All other Major US Credit Card

ACH – US Bank Account

Apple Pay– when parents open our invoice in the Safari Browser, they can access Apple Pay. We currently do not accept in-person physical Contactless Apple Pay as we are a Mobile Music Academy.

(NOTE: Please remember that you will need the Apple wallet on the device you intend to register on)

• When a card is already on file and parents have pre-authorized autopay, the payment will be:
• – Secure & Compliant: Your card information will be secure, and you will contribute to reducing our world’s carbon footprint.
• – Convenient: Know what to expect with each invoice without guessing.
• –Transparent: Invoices are autopay only after fees are reviewed, allowing parents to pay for Lessons without worry.
  – Efficient: Reduce/eliminate late fees and avoid missed payments, which may result in the cancellation of lessons.

A 30-day written notice is required for cancellations or schedule changes. Deposits are non-refundable, and any refunds are prorated based on enrollment time and lesson usage.

Because music education is a shared journey, we intentionally define the role of parents and grandparents as supervisors, guides, and supporters, not teachers. Our philosophy removes the pressure often placed on families to “teach” at home. 

Instead, adults are invited to observe, encourage, and create an environment where learning is valued and celebrated. This partnership supports not only the child’s progress, but also helps grown‑ups gain insight, confidence, and appreciation for the learning process—fulfilling our mission to help grown‑ups grow too. 

Education Over Entertainment

While joy and engagement are essential, our purpose is not simply to entertain. We welcome the challenge of teaching in a way that develops character—patience, resilience, emotional expression, and self‑awareness. Music becomes a pathway through which students learn to express themselves and navigate challenges with confidence and creativity. 

To maintain a focused and private learning environment, we do not allow live class observations. Instead, families are welcome to schedule a Studio Visit or enroll in our 4‑Week Trial to experience our approach in a meaningful way. 

At its core, our philosophy recognizes that every student arrives with a unique set of abilities, experiences, and rhythms. Because of this, we do not measure success by how quickly a student moves, nor by how long they spend in individual instruction. Instead, we focus on steady, confident growth over time. 

We believe that true learning happens when students feel supported, understood, and challenged at the right moment. Our role as educators is to meet each student where they are—emotionally, cognitively, and musically—and guide them forward in a way that feels both achievable and encouraging. 

Through music, children learn perseverance, focus, emotional expression, and self-awareness. These qualities extend far beyond the classroom and become foundational life skills. This is why we welcome the challenge of teaching for character development, not simply entertainment.