JP Music Academy offers guitar, bass guitar and piano lessons for children and teens.
The business runs from a Pakenham studio near the Lakeside Square shops and in five schools in the Cardinia Shire area, with more than 100 students enrolled.
James Peden started JP Music Academy in 2017 to make some extra money.
“I’m passionate about teaching kids what I do best,” he said.
“I teach engaging material that keeps students interested and provide incentives and awards for their achievements.
“When we came out of lockdown I had maybe 30 students.
“I spent lots of time training to become a better music school owner and teacher and was able to get my music programs into more schools and grow the enrolments to over 100 students.
“The next phase is to get more music teachers and teach the program in more schools.”
James runs nine-level programs Guitar Ninjas and Keyboard Superstars, and he presents a Student of the Term Award.
“My goal is to train my students to become music teachers and performing artists,” he said.
“I am now offering work experience and training those that are interested.
“It has helped develop one of my assistant music teachers to be more confident, how to deal with kids, and become a great music teacher.”
James acknowledged there were many music schools out there.
“I am in my late thirties and have been part of the music industry for many years,” he said.
“You will be taught by an experienced musician that is active in the music scene, has worked with many students over the years and works not only in the studio but in local schools.
“I am connected with other music schools across the globe that train music teachers to run
successful music schools.”
James is an electronic synth music artist signed with Pur Zynth Rekords.
He creates video content for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for the label and his own music.
His music is available on streaming services, he has provided DJ services for kids’ parties, and he’s been a professional keyboard player for years after taking up the instrument at age 8.
James is offering four lessons for $100 until the end of June.
“Financial times are tricky so we have set up a way to make music lessons affordable, by introducing the first month at a discount and then offering weekly regular payments from there,” he said.
JP Music Academy is at 3/1 Village Way, Pakenham, and is open by appointment only.
Email admin@jpmusicacademy.com.au, call 0407 857 616 or visit www.jpmusicacademy.com.au/book-lesson to book a lesson.
