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Music Notes Academy offers music instruction within a developed curriculum which combines
classical and jazz performance areas of study while also tailoring instruction to match each
student's individual musical interests and goals. Students are a first priority for Music Notes
Academy and the focus is always on music instruction and a well-rounded music education.

Our instructors offer audition, evaluation and competition preparation in addition to regular
instructional lessons. Students are encouraged to inform instructors of upcoming auditions,
competitions, performances and recitals. Students of Music Notes Academy have been
accepted into Jazz Bands, Marching Bands, Region and All-State Bands and college, as music
majors, upon auditioning.

Music Notes Academy students will study and learn music with dedicated, knowledgeable and
university-trained and degreed music instructors. Music instructors have degrees in music,
music performance, music education, education or related studies specializing in unique
areas of study. Instructors are also performing and recording musicians, collegiate-level
educators, public school educators and freelance instructors and writers that support music
and comprehensive music education.
Students increase confidence and unlock their musical potential
  • Our instructors motivate and encourage students to succeed with their music studies while
    encouraging consistent practicing and diligent work ethics.

Our instructors have undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, music performance, music
education and education
.
  • Music instructors only instruct instruments and areas of specialty and are dedicated to the
    musical growth of each student. Instructors are educated in curriculum, instruction and teaching
    strategies and have a commitment towards excellence in education.

Our instructors prepare students for performance auditions, evaluations, competitions and school
band performances
  • Students have performed in MEA Piano Evaluations, Region Band and All-State Band
    performances, Jazz Bands, Orchestras, Marching Bands and Rock Bands. Students have been
    accepted as music majors at colleges and universities. Students who play an instrument in their
    school band music program can receive additional instruction with a private instructor who
    specializes in specific instruments.

Schedule flexibility and convenience for students and parents is available
  • Students and parents avoid traveling to a school or location when the teacher comes to you!
    Parents can more easily arrange extra-curricular activities without the obligation of traveling to a
    school or music store for music lessons. Mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and Summer
    Sessions are available for the convenience of students to receive comprehensive music
    instruction in a familiar, secure environment away from unfamiliar distractions outside the home.

Students receive their instructional materials directly from us
  • Students and parents of Music Notes Academy avoid traveling to music stores and retail
    establishments to search for instructional materials as requested from our instructors. Music
    Notes Academy has a large inventory of sheet music, method books, repertoire and educational
    media which offer students the most comprehensive music education. Teachers provide materials
    as needed to students to avoid interruption in instructional progression which is in alignment with
    our curriculum.

Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education
  • A commitment towards practicing, encouragement and responsibility is important in a child's
    music education. Without parental support, a child may loose interest in practicing their
    instrument. Parents are encouraged to speak with teachers in order to compliment the
    instructional and practicing goals established by the teacher or speak with the Director.
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Music Notes Academy is a community music school and New Jersey in-home music lesson provider.
Music lessons, available for young children, adolescents and adults, are tailored towards each
student, in the comfort and convenience of the student's home, within our comprehensive music
curriculum.

Our unique curriculum includes music theory, practical musicianship skills, such as sight reading and
ear training, proper instrument techniques, classical, jazz, contemporary and popular repertoire -
students will learn songs they want learn as well. Each week, students will receive comprehensive
music instruction from our experienced and educated music instructors. Our instructors combine
structure and flexibility which offers a great balance in music education.

Our students can additionally perform with our ensembles and bands, such as percussion ensembles
and Rock Bands. Our ensembles and bands perform in our annual Winter Concerts and Spring
Student Recitals which commence in Madison, NJ in an auditorium on stage.

Music Notes Academy, in partnership with parents and guardians, is committed to the musical growth
and development of each student. Within a positive learning environment, and the encouragement
and support of dedicated teachers and parents, students will expand and improve their musical
appreciation, comprehension of musical knowledge and music performance skills while being
challenged to reach their fullest potential.
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_About Music Notes Academy
Music Notes Academy is a community music school and New Jersey in-home music lesson provider. Music
lessons, available for young children, adolescents and adults, are tailored towards each student, in the
comfort and convenience of the student's home, within our comprehensive music curriculum.

Our unique curriculum includes music theory, practical musicianship skills, such as sight reading and ear
training, proper instrument techniques, classical, jazz, contemporary and popular repertoire - students will
learn songs they want learn as well. Each week, students will receive comprehensive music instruction from
our experienced and educated music instructors. Our instructors combine structure and flexibility which offers
a great balance in music education.
Students can additionally perform with our ensembles and bands, such as percussion ensembles and Rock Bands. Our ensembles and bands
perform in our annual Winter Concerts and Spring Student Recitals which commence in Madison, NJ in an auditorium on stage.
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music notes academy
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1 a place of study or training in a special field: the student's home,
music lessons in the student's home.
• a unique place to study music, the teacher travels to the student.
• a secondary school, typically a private one: he performed
commendably at Music Notes Academy's student recitals.
• (the Academy) the teaching music school founded by Brandon
Kurzawa.
2 an institution of distinguished music teachers, teaching artists,
musicians, that aims to promote and maintain standards in its
particular field, music and the performance of music.
• a community of musicians; teaching music in the student's
homes, why go anywhere for private music lessons? We'll travel to
you.
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About Music Notes Academy
Rock Band IV, Advanced - Part 2 performing live,
actually that is our Director, Brandon Kurzawa, sitting
in on drums...
Rock Band members back stage at our
2010 Spring Festival
Sound check at our 2010 Spring Festival.
Brandon Kurzawa performing live in 2006
Brandon Kurzawa, has been teaching music, specializing in
percussion, piano and guitar, since 1999. Mr. Kurzawa has
successfully prepared students for Jazz Band auditions, NJ Regions
and All-State Auditions, MEA piano evaluations, student recitals and
performances, and has instructed percussion ensembles, rock bands
and university master classes specializing in percussion. Brandon
taught college as an adjunct professor of music production and audio
engineering from 2007 - 2009.

Brandon Kurzawa, studied music at Berklee College of Music in
Boston, MA, obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Music, specializing in
music performance, from Rutgers University and a Masters of Arts in
Education, specializing in curriculum, instruction and computer
education from University of Phoenix. A member of NJ Music
Educators Association (NJMEA), The National Association for Music
Education (MENC) and Percussive Arts Society (PAS), Brandon is an
educational endorsee and contributor for Vic Firth, Inc., the largest
manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets. Brandon has recorded with
singer Amanda Avila (2005 American Idol contestant, Smokey
Robinson), acclaimed singer-songwriter Anthony Krizan (Lenny
Kravitz, The Spin Doctors) and performs as a freelance musician
throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Founder, Director
Brandon Kurzawa, B.M., M.Ed.
Brandon Kurzawa performing live at the 2006 Sourlands Music Festival.
Photo By Paul Kurzawa
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National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts Member Music Notes Academy