Austin's Best Little Music School

Developing the amateur artist

Beneath the bells and whistles there is art in its raw form, which is what we strive to teach – the beauty within music's foundation.

IGNITE Homeschool students

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Check all your boxes

Superb Instructors. Kid Approved. And… adult approved too. Ask us about our adult piano with voice lessons.

No contract

Many of our students stay with us for a while, but it's not because we lock them into a contract. Enjoy month-to-month music lessons. Stay with us because you want to- not HAVE to.

Small class sizes

We enroll up to 6 students per class in our year-round group lessons giving your child the attention they need and delivering the results you require.

Keep it local

Our business is an Austin home-grown music school and believe it or not, some of us are Austin natives too!

Fun classes

Are you transitioning from another music school? We are AMAZING at pairing a fun environment with effective methods. Find out more by clicking the icon.

Competitive price

Competitive prices! Our group lessons are competitive. Private music lesson rates are industry standard. Click the icon to learn more about our packages.

Franklin Music Academy - Austin Best Music Instruction Finalist

One of Austin’s Best Music Schools

Our music instruction speaks for itself. The Franklin Music Academy has been recognized as one of Austin's best music schools that rivals much bigger competition as a homeschool. 

3 Sisters Find Fame On the Mainstage

Three-time Austin Music Award winning sisters, The Tiarra Girls, started their very humble beginnings at our music studio under the teaching of Music Director & Co-founder, JP Ahmad. Many of the songs they perform today in concert were created in our studio.

Fall 2023: IGNITE Academy Pilot Program

Western Music History

From Johann Sebastian Bach to Eddie Van Halen, this course will cover the history of western music from 900 AD to the present day. Many subjects will be highlighted as brief overviews with a focus on specific composers, time periods, and musicians to highlight connections from past music to the modern day.

Getting started is easy

  • Submit a short form

  • Get your questions answered

  • Develop music skills

EVENTS

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JP Ahmad explains the best way for students to emotionally conquer performances. “If students say they're nervous then okay play nervous… and allow yourself to be nervous.” The nervousness will go away.

Learn To Play An Instrument In 3 Months Or Less!

All music classes can add voice lessons as an option

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Piano lessons

Pianists have the option of performing solo and in a band when they're ready. Kid and adult piano classes available.

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Guitar lessons

Guitar lessons can be taken in a group or private lesson. Contact us for more information.

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Drum lessons

At our music school percussion enthusiasts will enjoy songs provided from different genres for a well-rounded experience.

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Music Production

Create professional results in music recording, mixing, mastering, and audio production.

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Ukulele Lessons

Start small and then let your child work their way into a bigger instrument.

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Bass guitar
lessons

Besides creating the sound and groove for the band, we will teach kids songs they enjoy.

Student Reviews:  When You Succeed We Do Too

The atmosphere and energy of the Franklin Music Academy is warm, welcoming and upbeat. This is really important for younger learners, especially younger and shy learners like our 12-year daughter, who has now been learning from co-owner and main teacher JP for over a year now. Our daughter has musically (piano) thrived under his guidance. Although she only sees JP once a week, in just a few months of starting she was playing songs that we enjoyed listening to and could sincerely compliment her on. JP’s genuine straight up enthusiasm for and skill in teaching accounts for no small part of her growth. 

-Tracy
Parent

I rarely write reviews but I feel compelled to come here to give JP and his music school five stars! He is very professional, very knowledgeable, super nice, super funny, inspiring, encouraging, and great with kids! My son has gained so much since we switched piano teacher to JP! We love his choice of music, his unique rewarding chart, his clear homework instructions after every lesson, and even his electronic billing system! My son loves practicing piano at home now! And he recently just played piano on his school’s talent show and he impressed everyone! We feel so lucky that we have found Franklin Music Academy and JP!

Amy
Parent

The amount of progress I have made here is astounding. They were very kind and tailored to my needs as a musician, even when part of my life took a face-first nose-dive. Not only did my instructor, J.P. Ahmad, make a positive influence on my musical experience, he also made a very influential impact on my perspective in life as a whole. The instructors are professional. My overall time spent here was remarkable and my skills as a musician have skyrocketed as a whole.

-Ashton
Student

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Franklin Music Academy | Best little music school in Austin

The origination of the Franklin Music Academy was based on necessity. We believe that life should be satisfying; full of meaning and purpose.

After years of careful planning we couldn't ignore our nagging desires any longer and took a risk to start a boutique home studio. We are happy with our decision to educate kids and have no regrets.

Since inception in 2010, we have been completely committed to our student's development in music. If you are searching for music lessons in south Austin with instructor(s) that have an amazing track record then look no more.

Our Austin music school provides music education through private music lessons, group music classes, year-round classes, and summer camps. We strive to inspire creativity and cultivate musicianship in our community. Students at the Franklin Music Academy drive from all over Austin for music lessons at our studio because they like the attention their child gets with us. 

Instructor(s) at our music school provide a fun learning environment that allows students to express themselves through many genres. 

Undeniably, our music lessons at the Franklin Music Academy have benefited kids in school and in so many other ways including increased confidence and self-esteem. Approximately half of our clients have been with us for several years because we have an established results-driven 'low-key' environment that parents love.

As a result, our music school has been recognized as one of Austin's Best Music Schools by more than the Austin Chronicle.

So, whether you want your child to enrich their life with music as a hobby or pursue music professionally, we can take you there one note at a time.

 

Can't wait to get started!

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