Frequently Asked Questions

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MMA is one of the fastest growing Music Lesson Companies in Middle TN.  We specialize in bringing high quality music instruction directly into the home.  We teach all ages, styles, and levels of ability for a variety of instruments including:  piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, cello, viola, double bass, bass guitar, mandolin, flute, and saxophone.

Our company headquarters is based in Nashville, TN however; we have certified instructors across Middle TN.

Unlike a referral service where anyone can join, we are a music learning center with certified instructors that we personally contract with and are located in across Middle TN. All of our instructors are qualified teachers who have undergone interviews, reference checks, background checks (including criminal), and mandatory training before they are added to our teaching roster. When you take a lesson with us, you can be sure you are working with a safe and qualified instructor.

Mobile Music Academy does not offer a free trial lesson because when you take your first lesson, you are actually reserving an instructor's time that could be spent teaching another student.
We do offer our MMA Guarantee:  if after taking your first lesson you wish to stop then let us know within 3 days and we will either find another instructor to suit your needs or we will refund all future lessons without any hassle.

I addition to our private instruction on a variety of instruments we also offer a pre-instrument program for ages 4-6, Music for Little Mozarts - a special piano program designed for ages 4-6, beginning violin and guitar group classes and several daytime options for Homeschool students.

Yes, Contact us for more information.

Music for Little Mozarts is a special piano curriculum designed specifically for ages 4-6.  Each lesson includes a story, singing, movement, games and of course piano.  The lesson is specifically designed to keep your young child engaged in the lesson and hold their attention for as long as possible.

4 and up for piano, Vocal students will typically start at a later age (e.g. 10 and up) since their vocal chords need time to mature.

Your instructor will contact you to schedule your lesson time. During that first call, your instructor will discuss what you are looking to accomplish through your lessons and will answer any questions about the lesson plan that you may have. MMA staff will be available to answer any other questions you may have about the instructor, lessons, scheduling, and billing.

Every MMA instructor goes through a certification process prior to working with their first student. The certification includes: interviews, reference checks, criminal background checks and training sessions. We enforce this rigorous process so you can be assured you are working with a safe and qualified instructor.

We require a minimum of 72 hours prior to the first lesson in order for the instructor to be able to prepare accordingly.

Yes, you can change the details of your lessons anytime. Typically you can arrange this with your teacher or simply contact the MMA office and we will take care of it. Be sure that you give them at least a 48-hour notice prior to the lesson to avoid being charged for a missed lesson.

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If you need to miss a lesson, we require that you give your instructor at least a 48-hour notice. If you give your instructor 48 hours, he/she will then be able to either reschedule your lesson or they have the ability to credit your account so that your first lesson in the following month will already be paid for. If you do not give the proper notice, you will lose that particular lesson and will not be able to make it up later.

We recommend that you take one lesson per week. However, we do give you the flexibility of learning at your own pace, so it is completely up to you how many lessons you would like to take each month.

We suggest that you do have your own instrument. Practice is the main ingredient for success and there is no way to practice without your own instrument. If you need guidance on what type of instrument to buy please contact us.

The short answer is YES!  Studies show that the main difference between students who learn to play an instrument and those who don’t is Practice Time.  Though innate ability helps, practice is the key to success as a musician.  It will be common for students of all ages to go through times that they do not want to practice as much.  The instructor will work with the student to help refocus them at these times.  We suggest that you set a practice schedule that the student follows every week.  This will build in the consistency that will lead to success.  Some children may have to be told to practice, this is a normal part of the process.  Some of the beginning stages of learning an instrument are not that exciting.  Those who practice will quickly move through these stages quickly and be able to play more enjoyable songs earlier on than those who do not.

You control your own results! Practice is the main ingredient for success.  Remember, you want to learn to play an instrument and practice is simply playing with a purpose!

Each Instructor will evaluate the needs and goals of the student.  They will then customize a lesson plan to meet those needs and goals.

To get the most out of your lessons, we recommend that you take one lesson per week. However, we do give you the flexibility of learning at your own pace, so it is completely up to you how many lessons you would like to take each month. Most students take weekly but we do have students that take every other week as well.  We typically encourage children to take weekly lessons and adults to take bi-weekly lessons.  You always have the option to change the frequency of your lessons as you go along.