We're so glad we chose Franklin for our 9-year-old son's piano lessons! My son started in-person lessons with Nate (Bixenstine) in October 2024, and his progress has been amazing. Nate focuses on technique in a way that's practical and easy for kids to grasp. After just two sessions, my son was already positioning his hands correctly on the keyboard--and soon after, he was reading notes! He's now excitedly preparing for his spring recital. We had considered using a piano app at first, but choosing in-person lessons was absolutely the right decision. The personal attention, real-time feedback, and hands-on guidance simply can't be matched by an app. My son stays engaged, and learns the right way to build his skills from day one. Shani also did an amazing job on being responsive on our queries even before we enrolled and making us feel welcomed. I also really appreciate how affordable Franklin is for families. There are no hidden fees, and it feels great knowing we're supporting a local business that cares about each student's growth. read more

Our 2 daughters have been taking piano lessons at Franklin Music Academy for a few years and it's been amazing to see how much they've grown musically over that time. The most recent recital was evidence of that growth - both kids were confident on stage and played their hearts out! JP and Nathan - you do an amazing job at making lessons fun and meaningful for your students. You are fantastic teachers! Thank you!!! read more

Franklin Music Academy was perfect for my daughter. She had been at another school and was learning the basics, but her abilities grew exponentially under JP's guidance. The shorter lessons helped keep her attentive and consistency in the schedule kept her improving at a strong pace for almost 3 years. Unfortunately, demands of the middle school transition took priority over piano lessons for now, but I hope we will be back again soon. Strongly recommend Frabklin Music Academy! read more

I take both ukelele and guitar with Alex. Alex is amazing! He is a wonderfully talented teacher who is also so kind and really puts you at ease. Alex kept me motivated and provided me with tools like a recap of each lesson that helped me practice in between classes. I checked around and Franklin's prices were the best. They were easy to work with and very accommodating. I highly recommend! read more

I have absolutely LOVED my experience at Franklin Music Academy! JP and Shani are so lovely to work with and Nathan is an incredible piano teacher. Going into piano lessons as an adult could be intimidating, but Nathan was so great about hearing out what I was interested in learning and not just teaching me how to play the pieces, but why different pieces were conducted the way they were, talked me through music theory, and curated my assigned pieces based on my personal skill level and interest. I had to stop only because I was moving to Dallas but I wish I could stay!! read more

We signed our shy child up for piano lessons here and a year later they are as excited about lessons and practicing as they were then. The neighborhood location is nice, the pricing is fair and instructors are supportive and knowledgeable. There have seasonal recitals and as you can imagine, my kid was quite anxious. The recital was perfect: they wore what they wanted and even had the option of the instructor sitting beside them during their performance. Would absolutely recommend to anyone. read more

My son and I have been taking piano lessons with JP for over 2 years. He's been great with my son who has really come a long way. It's been a lot of fun finally learning music fundamentals and how to play an instrument. read more

I worked for Franklin Music Academy through college teaching guitar, ukulele and bass. I was blessed to have found an employer that has their employees best intrests in mind. JP and Shani are very caring and want to see not only their students succeed, but their teachers as well. With JP having over 15 years of experience teaching, he is a natural born teacher who continues to hone his craft by constantly asking the question, "How do I help my student become a compitent musician?" And Shani is everyone's best friend. She cares about what the student is needing more of, what parents are asking for/looking for, and how the teachers are doing/if the teachers are being fulfilled. Franklin Music Academy was the perfect job that a college student could have. They were willing to work around my school schedule and gave me the ability to chose my own hours. They also let me to teach my students the way that I believe my students needed to be taught only jumping in with new tools when I asked for help. If you are looking for a Music Academy that really cares about its students you have found it. If you are a teacher looking to hone your skills, apply. You will not be disappointed. read more

Our son had been interested in piano for a few years, but group and private lessons elsewhere didn't provide much spark. However at Franklin he took off like a rocket ship and made amazing progress in a few short months under the phenomenal guidance of Nathan Bales. Nathan is one of the best teachers I've ever seen - in any setting - not just music. He is extremely talented, patient, kind, and hard-working. He knows exactly how to work with every type of student, or even the same student on different days depending on how energized or tired the student is that day. He meets the students where they are. He makes the kids want to learn and progress without it ever seeming demanding. He is ever encouraging and never discouraging. I don't know exactly how he does it, but it was pure magic to watch him transform our son into a good piano player. Thank you JP, Nathan, and all for an amazing music academy. read more

Such a great music school! My son loves his guitar lessons with JP and his progress has blown us away.

I have had the pleasure of being a student at the Franklin Music Academy since the age of 7. I am now 18 years old and I can confidently say that I have grown not only as a pianist and as a performer, but as a person in general under JP's careful instruction. Both Shani and JP have done an excellent job at making me feel comfortable and cared for as I pursued my passion for music, and I have always felt encouraged to work hard and remain resilient. JP has helped me accomplish personal goals such as competing at the University Interscholastic League and receiving high marks for two consecutive years, performing in front of both large and small crowds, and becoming an adequate pianist with various life skills that I will be able to utilize for the rest of my life. I hold many of my best memories at the Franklin Music Academy and I am beyond grateful that I have had the chance to grow up in a supportive and fun environment. I highly recommend considering the Franklin Music Academy as a place for any child who is interested in musical instruction as they will simultaneously grow as a person by gaining qualities and impactful life skills. read more

Franklin Music Academy has been one of the best investments I have made for my kids. JP and the other instructors are passionate about teaching and you will see the results. You will notice their progress with every session. They will work one on one with your child and at their pace. The best part was watching my girls enjoy learning drumming and piano. I highly recommend! read more

Ours children have been students of Franklin Music Academy for 3 years. Their instructors (JP and Jesse) are incredible and our children have progressed so much under their instruction. Most importantly, they have fun every lesson and are enjoying playing music at home. We feel blessed to have found Franklin Music Academy. Highly recommended! read more

My daughter just started learning piano and she loves it. I would highly recommend Franklin Music Academy very professional and reasonably priced. I love to see the weekly progress my daughter is making. read more

We were so lucky to have found Franklin Music Academy several years ago! My son takes guitar lessons with Jesse and I'm constantly blown away at how quickly he picks up the material! JP and Shani are amazing at communicating and keeping us updated. Not to mention the prices are very affordable! Jesse is an amazing instructor! He is great at being flexible to ensure our schedules align and makes the lessons enjoyable! I'd def recommend Franklin Music Academy for your music lesson needs from piano to guitar to the ukelele and so much more! read more

My son has been going to Franklin Music Academy for under a year and I see progress with each lesson. Things don't always come easy for him and he tends to be hard on himself but JP is patient and works with him to build confidence. JP provides a balanced environment that allows the kids to have fun while learning. He is professional and takes the time to listen to any questions or concerns. We went to our first concert a week ago and I was so proud to see my son bravely play in front of an audience. I was impressed with how much work went into the concert and it was a fun event for everyone. Not only does JP have crazy musical talent, he also has a true gift for leading. Shoni is equally amazing and is such a genuine, kind person. I can't imagine experiencing the level of trust and comfort that I have with the instructors anywhere else. We love Franklin Music Academy. read more

Hi! Just wanted to share...we are so please with our son's progress under your instruction. It is exactly what we were praying for! He ENJOYS practicing the songs...He is already playing the new song along with the you-tube. Robert was playing in the back seat as we were traveling to your home today, My daughter was on the speaker phone talking with me...she said..."Mom! Is that Robert playing in the background??"....He was changing the meter and cadence of his songs...Hammer...Jail House Rock..etc...truly a musician...learn the song...enjoy the songs...make the songs your own! Just sharing! Thanks, Lisa read more

Kids are thrilled about going here! Great group lessons where the kids learn and have fun playing. So much better for the kids than video games and TV...Give Franklin Music Academy a try! read more

We highly recommend Franklin Music Academy! JP (owner/teacher) has been teaching our 3 girls (ages 7, 9, & 11) piano, bass, and drums over the past year or so, between their traveling for two Broadway tours. He is absolutely GREAT with them! I appreciate that he doesn't talk down to them or move too slow. He challenges them, and they rise to the occasion. JP has a proprietary system of teaching and tracking progress, which is fun for kids, and which my girls have enjoyed because it instills a friendly competition through a sort of "music leader board." We have asked JP (sometimes on very short notice!) to help the girls learn and arrange multiple different types of music- rock, pop, country, gospel, and even help with some complex Broadway harmonies. He's been very accommodating and encouraging. JP has also given them stage practice, and even arranged to get them a performance at SXSW 2018 (youngest band to ever perform there!). He is a former public school music teacher, as well as a songwriter/performer, so he knows his stuff, both musically and pedagogically. JP listens to parents' concerns, too, like when we asked to keep the stage volume lower so as not to damage their young ears, he did so. We expect to keep working with JP for as long as our girls (IG = @guilbot.sisters.project ) are based in Austin. read more

Franklin Music Academy is a five star music school! I found FMA through a Google Search and it turned out to be the best possible fit for my son and his music interests. The director, JP, is amazing. Not only is he a talented musician in his own right, but he's also an excellent instructor. He sets a good pace for the kids and encourages them to learn their instrument and to have fun. My son started out doing group piano lessons and then moved to private instruction. He really enjoys working with JP and I plan on continuing lessons at FMA for years to come. This is a great place for kids to learn to play and appreciate music. read more