“I have been studying at Newton Music Academy for ten years now and loved my experience there. I felt that I not only received a great music education, but NMA has made music a part of my life. I am graduating this year and planning to continue studying music when in college. One of my favorite things about NMA is that I’m immersed in a casual and open-minded atmosphere, where I feel comfortable to ask any questions, and express any ideas.
read more ~ Jonathan Patsenker, Wayland High School
read more ~ Jonathan Patsenker, Wayland High School
“We couldn’t be happier with our experiences at Newton Music Academy. First, the Director takes great care to get to know the skill level of each new and returning students, their particular characteristics and personality, and matches these with particular teachers, based on their own attributes. We have found this highly effective, as our children have really connected with their teachers.
read more ~ Harold Picken, Newton
Father of Clair, John and Elizabeth
read more ~ Harold Picken, Newton
Father of Clair, John and Elizabeth
“I studied at NMA for nine years with several piano and voice teachers, all of whom have inspired me to study music in college and beyond. The teachers at Newton Music Academy are knowledgeable and passionate about their art and professional, encouraging, and supportive towards all their students. While performing in the biannual student recitals, I also had the privilege of watching many of my fellow peers at NMA improve over the years under the guidance of their teachers.
read more ~ Emily Chen, Newton
Student at DePauw University, Indiana
Majoring in piano performance
read more ~ Emily Chen, Newton
Student at DePauw University, Indiana
Majoring in piano performance
“My daughter and I are THRILLED with her class! Barbara is a wonderful teacher and my daughter’s very excited about ballet and looks forward to the next class the second she finishes the last one.
read more ~ Linda Gordon, Newton
Parent of Nealey
read more ~ Linda Gordon, Newton
Parent of Nealey
“Our family has been with Newton Music Academy for the past 4 years. We can’t say enough about this school. My daughter has blossomed within this music school. Her love for music ad piano playing has grown immensely.
read more ~ Angela and Ioannis Kattis, Norwood
Parents of Rafailia
read more ~ Angela and Ioannis Kattis, Norwood
Parents of Rafailia
“Our 12-year-old daughter began her music journey in NMA when she was 5. She was in the “Singing Circle” class first where she got her first ‘ear training’. Loving the string sound, she naturally moved to violin lesson when she was 6. Since day one, she enjoyed coming to NMA, and today it is still the case.
read more ~ Maggie Yang and Jiangdong (JD) Deng, Newton
Parents of Frederick and Claire
read more ~ Maggie Yang and Jiangdong (JD) Deng, Newton
Parents of Frederick and Claire
“Newton Music Academy has provided a terrific musical education experience for our family since 2007. Starting with Musical ABCs, our children have benefited from superb instruction in piano, voice and guitar. Svetlana and her instructors have nurtured a music school community that spans from developing foundations to instruction at the highest level.
read more ~ George and Tamara Takoudes
Parents of Elizabeth and Alexander, Needham
read more ~ George and Tamara Takoudes
Parents of Elizabeth and Alexander, Needham
“Our kids have been students at the Newton Music Academy for 3 years. Our son started with Svetlana’s Musical ABC when he was 4 and then continued with private piano lessons. Musical ABC was by far the best music class we had ever tried, Svetlana inspired such a love for music, she teaches the basics of music in such a fun, loving and disciplined way. The open class at the end of the session was one of the major highlights.
read more ~ Adam & Florencia Segal, Chestnut Hill
Parents of Juliana & Gabriel
read more ~ Adam & Florencia Segal, Chestnut Hill
Parents of Juliana & Gabriel
“My son, Gavin, has been a student of Newton Music Academy for five years. He started off with group lessons in preschool and continued with private singing and piano lessons starting in kindergarten. He has had nothing but positive experiences. His teachers have always catered the lessons to Gavin’s learning style and development.
read more ~ Jenn Swartz, Westwood
Parents of Gavin and Jared
read more ~ Jenn Swartz, Westwood
Parents of Gavin and Jared
“Our experience with Newton Music Academy has been overwhelmingly positive and we would-be happy to recommend it to anyone interested in discovering music. My oldest daughter started attending Newton Music Academy three years ago when she was 7 years old. A few years later my 5 year old son joined the school as well. He started with Musical ABC program that gave him great foundation to music world and prepared him for private piano lessons. Our kids love the piano recitals that school organizes twice a year. They always look forward and very excited about them.
read more ~ Alena Tverskoy, Needham
Parent of Nichole and Samuel
read more ~ Alena Tverskoy, Needham
Parent of Nichole and Samuel
“Both of my children have been taking music lessons at Newton Music Academy for many years. My son takes private piano lessons; he is a high school senior. My daughter is 11. She started with the Musical ABC class when she was 4, then advanced to private piano lessons and last year added voice lessons there. Our teachers are both highly professional musicians and talented instructors. They find individual ways to teach each student. The lessons go at as busy pace as the student can manage. My two children are very different and the same piano teacher works differently with each one.
read more ~ Svetlana and Michael Patsenker, Wayland
Parents of Rebecca and Jonathan
read more ~ Svetlana and Michael Patsenker, Wayland
Parents of Rebecca and Jonathan
“Newton Music Academy offers high quality instruction and does it in a supportive way. The director and the teachers strive to ensure that students not only develop technical skill, but also a love of music and performance. Before each recital begins, the director speaks to the students, putting them at ease.
read more ~ Amy and Dave DeSteno, Canton
Parents of Chloe and Serena
read more ~ Amy and Dave DeSteno, Canton
Parents of Chloe and Serena
“My daughter has been taking violin lessons in NMA for seven years. Four years ago she was accepted by BYSO (Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra), one of the best orchestras in New England for young musicians. The teachers and the director of NMA, Svetlana, not only are professional musicians and teachers, they are nice and eager to help.
read more ~ Jinsong Liang, Natick
Parent of Carol and Eric
read more ~ Jinsong Liang, Natick
Parent of Carol and Eric
“I would like to share our family’s experience with others about my kids’ piano learning journey in Newton Music Academy. My son Michael Long started to learn piano from Ms. Marina when he was 6 years old. She really helped Michael find out his talent on the piano play! My other two children, Qian and Annie Long study with a different NMA teacher, Ms. Melissa, and also had Ms. Jean before. All NMA teachers that we had so far are professional, encouraging and enthusiastic.
read more ~ Nan Li, Wayland
Parent of Michael, Qian and Annie
read more ~ Nan Li, Wayland
Parent of Michael, Qian and Annie
“My daughter Arielle has been taking piano lessons at NMA for approximately 7 years and I am beyond impressed with the quality, dedication and communication of the teachers and owner along with smiles of enthusiasm I see on my daughters face after each class and especially at the many recitals.
read more ~ Michael Levine, Framingham
Parent of Arielle Levine
read more ~ Michael Levine, Framingham
Parent of Arielle Levine
“NMA has been a constant in our family’s life for eight years now. I knew we were in good hands from the first time I spoke with Svetlana about my daughter studying piano. She cares about every family in her school, and works hard to make sure that each student is matched with the right teacher.
read more ~ Lauren and Drew Zalkind, Needham
Parents of Isaac & Roxanne
read more ~ Lauren and Drew Zalkind, Needham
Parents of Isaac & Roxanne
“My sons have been taking piano and guitar lessons at Newton Music Academy for 3 years. After a few years of frustration with several instructors, were extremely lucky to find this program! The teachers are professional and well selected to suit the needs of each of our kids. The director of the school listens to parents. Our guitar instructor Adrian is extremely talented teacher and musician. He is versed in both acoustic and electric guitar techniques, fun to learn from, and brings teaching to a whole new level.
read more ~ Olga Umansky,Newton
Parent of Nicholas and Gregory
read more ~ Olga Umansky,Newton
Parent of Nicholas and Gregory
“This school is very unique in that it has integrated various musical instrument instruction, giving students a wonderful opportunity to explore them. The recitals are terrific as they allow to celebrate the accomplishments to date; we are especially fond of the few recitals when other instruments (the violin) were also played.
read more ~ Faina Nakhlis, Dover
Parent of Shane & Karina Sklyar
read more ~ Faina Nakhlis, Dover
Parent of Shane & Karina Sklyar
“My daughter has been taking voice lessons at Newton Music Academy for almost 2 years and we are very happy. Our teacher, Sarah, has a combination of flawless technique and nurturing instruction make lessons something that my daughter looks forward to every week. Sarah is a wonderful teacher; she is highly knowledgeable, professional, encouraging and patient. Sarah has a special ability to truly understand her student’s specific needs and tailors her lessons accordingly. My daughter’s singing technique has improved greatly.
read more ~ Jennifer Ramras, Needham
Parent of Lily
read more ~ Jennifer Ramras, Needham
Parent of Lily