Music Notes Academy offers private one-to-one music lessons in piano, guitar, bass guitar, drum, percussion, voice, musical theater, violin, viola, cello, upright bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and music theory. Private instruction in music technology, music production, audio recording, composition and songwriting is available at our East Brunswick, NJ Academy.



Spring Semester ’23 Starts 4/1/23. Spring ’23 is 4/1/23 through 6/21/23. Limited Availability to start now.
Summer Music ’23 Starts 7/11/23. Registration began 1/2/23. Summer ’23 is 7/11/23 through 8/31/23 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
School Year ’23-’24 Starts 9/6/23. Registration began 1/2/23. Register early for best selection of private instruction class times.
Degreed Teachers
Private music lessons for students of all ages. Adults too. Start with a Trial Class or make a commitment to a Semester or School Year. In-Person, Hybrid or Online.
Teachers of Music Notes Academy have bachelors and master degrees in music education, performance, teaching, composition, curriculum and instruction. It is the specialty of each teacher that allows for a collective uniqueness at Music Notes Academy.
Our East Brunswick Academy – conveniently located on Route 18 South and Milltown Road – offers a great learning environment, comfortable and large classrooms with professional-grade upright and baby-grand pianos, acoustic drum sets, hand-hammered cymbals, pro-audio and performance-grade guitar and bass guitar amplifiers.
Group music classes are available, with rock bands, drum circles, chamber ensembles and string quartets. Our Performance Plus Certificate Program is for the serious-minded music student. Concerts, student recitals, music assessments and exams are available. Summer Nights at Music Notes, our Summer Semester, is uniquely customizable for adult students and parents during July and August. Our adult music students enjoy recreational music making.
We enjoy teaching students of all ages and musical levels. We utilize proven education curricular that present interesting methods of instruction with repertoire that encourages and supports music learning for students of all ages.
Learn Music Your Way
Music teachers at Music Notes Academy are degreed, experienced and dedicated.
Private Lessons & Instruction
Degreed Teachers. Comprehensive Instruction.
Music Audition Prep
We help many students prepare for their school music auditions. Music Notes Academy students perform with their daytime school orchestras, jazz bands, wind ensembles, choirs, spring musicals and marching bands. Students can prepare for NJ Regions and All-State auditions.
Group Classes, Ensembles & Bands
for students of all ages and performance levels
Parents are integral in a student’s education. We like parents to be informed on their child’s musical progress. Student assessments and evaluations are available. We encourage student performances, concerts and recitals. Competitions and student music festivals offer further excitement. We recommend students and families enjoy live music and the performing arts. Visit our friends at State Theater New Jersey in New Brunswick, NJ to see a great show.
“Best music school ever! You will not be disappointed. My son has been here for 5+ years and loves it, owner and teachers are the best. 100% recommended.”
Susana from South River, NJ ’20
“Not sure if Brielle shared the news but she auditioned on xylophone and already got the email from her teacher, she made wind ensemble honors! Thank you so much for preparing her. This meant a lot to Brielle and I haven’t seen her so happy in a long time.”
Sandra from East Brunswick, NJ ’21

Adults can learn a musical instrument too. We teach adult students piano, guitar, violin, drums and singing. Adults enjoy recreational music making. Get more with Music Notes.
Since ’06, we’ve been selling, renting and repairing musical instruments. Everyday discounts. Special orders. Rent-To-Own Rentals. Certified technicians for instrument repairs.