Specialties
fp Music Academy is a music school for all ages and musical abilities. You get what you pay for with our flexible scheduling and personalized learning. You can learn in one of our studios, or your home, or it can be as convenient as your internet connection. We offer a diversity of musical instruments that you can learn, and we support our students with sales of musical instruments, books, supplies, and accessories. At fp Music Academy, you can experience Learning That Fits Your Lifestyle.
-- Our mission is to bring music education closer to where and how people live. We offer personalized learning in a wealth of musical instruments: Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Upright (Double) Bass, Drum and Mallet Percussion, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboard, Music Theory, Organ, Piano, Piccolo, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, and Voice. Our students have ranged from ages 4 to 72, and some of our older students have been complete beginners. We have teachers in five states and students from coast to coast - your learning can be as close to you as your internet connection! Our musical instrument lessons can be in-person or live one-on-one online - our students love our flexible methods and personalized service! Most of our students have personal schedules that change dramatically over the year, and we easily accommodate those shifting schedules and lifestyles that aren’t totally predictable.
History
Established in 2018.
fp Music Academy started as Fairfax Piano with one instructor teaching just piano. In 2020, after all students transitioned to online lessons, the company name changed to fp Music Academy and began bringing in other teachers and carrying product. Music151 by fp Music Academy opened in 2023, and now our new physical location brings the company’s virtual and in-person lessons and complete product offerings together under one roof.
Meet the Business Owner: Mike N.
This is Mike's second venture into creating and running a business. He has gathered an excellent set of teachers and is focused on bringing you value in music education.
Mike founded and runs fp Music Academy. He learned to play piano at an early age and learned quickly under the expert guidance of Dr. Ejnar Krantz. He has been playing piano for over 50 years and has accompanied church music for many congregations. He tunes his own piano and many others. He currently plays with the Sunday music team (guitar, drums, bass guitar, vocalists) at Cedar Valley Bible Church. Mike is trained as an engineer and has his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, and has worked for many different engineering companies. Mike enjoys passing along his piano skills to others of any age. He is happily married and has lived in Eastern Iowa for over 25 years. He and his wife love their flourishing gardens and enjoy cooking what they grow, and she is his most-trusted advisor.
