Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Premier Destination for Music Lessons in Rochester
Since 2007, Rochester Academy Of Music & Arts has been dedicated to providing exceptional music education to students of all ages in Rochester, NY. Our mission is to foster creativity, confidence, and joy through personalized instruction in over 10 instruments, including guitar, piano, voice, and drums. With a faculty of experienced educators and state-of-the-art facilities, we offer flexible scheduling, interactive technology-enhanced lessons, and a supportive community environment. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the largest and most award-winning music school in the region, serving over 500 families annually. We prioritize student growth through free recitals, community events, and a month-to-month enrollment policy that eliminates long-term commitments.Our facilities feature advanced teaching tools like interactive Roku monitors, professional-grade instruments, and a comfortable parent lounge with live lesson viewing. As industry leaders, we maintain rigorous standards through continuous staff development, facility upgrades, and customer service excellence. Our proven track record includes performances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, while maintaining accessible pricing and flexible learning options. We guarantee a positive musical journey through customized lesson plans, make-up classes, and a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates individual progress. Our team's combined decades of experience ensure every student receives expert guidance tailored to their unique goals and learning style.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Piano Lessons
Voice Training
Drum Instruction
Ukulele Lessons
Violin Lessons
Online Lessons
Early Learner Programs
Recital Preparation
Make-up Classes
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer lessons in 10+ instruments with interactive technology-enhanced teaching
- Our faculty includes college-trained professionals with 30+ years combined experience
- We provide flexible scheduling from 10am-9pm six days weekly with no long-term contracts
- Our facilities feature interactive Roku monitors and professional-grade equipment
- We host free student showcases at premier venues like the Strong Museum Auditorium
What people say
Great teachers
Improved confidence
Friendly staff
Flexible scheduling
Professional facilities
Services
Guitar Lessons
Our guitar lessons cover acoustic, electric, and bass techniques for all skill levels. Students learn chord progressions, fingerpicking patterns, and music theory through personalized lesson plans. Our instructors adapt to individual learning styles, whether focusing on rock, classical, or contemporary styles.
Piano Lessons
We offer comprehensive piano instruction using weighted-key electric pianos and acoustic instruments. Lessons include sight-reading, scales, and repertoire development. Our technology-enhanced teaching methods incorporate interactive monitors for real-time song learning and technique visualization.
Voice Training
Our voice lessons develop proper breathing techniques, pitch control, and vocal range. Students receive microphone training and performance preparation with professional sound equipment. Lessons accommodate various genres from classical to contemporary pop music styles.
Drum Instruction
We provide full drum kits with practice pads for noise-controlled learning. Our curriculum covers rhythm patterns, drum notation, and genre-specific techniques. Students gain performance experience through recitals with professional sound reinforcement systems.
Online Lessons
Our Zoom-compatible lessons maintain interactive engagement through dual-camera setups and screen-sharing capabilities. This format preserves all benefits of in-person instruction while offering remote accessibility with flexible scheduling options.
People
Brannon Hungness
Founder and President
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Brannon Hungness established Rochester Academy Of Music & Arts to provide accessible, high-quality music education. A published author and former music professor, he personally selects all instructors to maintain rigorous educational standards.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer lessons in guitar, piano, voice, drums, bass, violin, woodwinds, brass, ukulele, and early learner instruments with specialized instructors.
Are online lessons available?
Yes, we provide interactive Zoom lessons with dual-camera setups and screen-sharing capabilities for remote learning convenience.
What are your lesson hours?
We offer flexible scheduling six days weekly from 10am-9pm with make-up classes available at convenient times.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No, our month-to-month enrollment policy eliminates long-term commitments with no semester minimums or annual fees.
Are trial lessons available?
We offer introductory sessions to help students experience our teaching approach before committing to regular lessons.
Do you host student recitals?
We present free biannual recitals at professional venues with live streaming options and no participation fees for students.
