Business Details
22 Years
experience
Top-Quality Music & Dance Lessons in Newton-Needham, MA
Newton Music Academy has been dedicated to providing high-quality music and dance education since 2004. Our mission focuses on building self-esteem and confidence through creative expression, technical skill development, and personalized learning. With faculty holding advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, we match students with teachers who align with their learning styles and goals. Our approach emphasizes effective practice techniques, imaginative problem-solving, and a balanced blend of discipline and enjoyment.Students benefit from performance opportunities, including recitals and regional competitions, while developing cognitive and social skills transferable beyond music. We serve the Greater Boston area with both in-person and online lessons, fostering a supportive community where students of all ages thrive.
Services
Piano Lessons
Violin Lessons
Voice Training
Guitar Instruction
Dance Classes
Summer Programs
Private Lessons
Online Lessons
Musical ABC Classes
Audition Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction matched to each student's learning style and goals
- Our faculty includes master's degree holders from prestigious music institutions
- Students gain performance experience through recitals and regional competitions
- We combine technical mastery with creative expression in every lesson
- Proven track record of students winning competitions and joining elite orchestras
What people say
Experienced teachers
Nurturing environment
Student achievements
Personalized instruction
Performance opportunities
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano program develops technical proficiency and musical expression for all ages. Students learn classical and contemporary repertoire while mastering sight-reading and improvisation skills. Lessons incorporate performance preparation and theory fundamentals, with recital opportunities twice yearly. Our teachers adapt methods to suit each student's pace and interests.
Violin Lessons
Violin instruction focuses on proper technique, tone production, and repertoire development. Students prepare for youth orchestra auditions and competitions while exploring classical and modern styles. Our teachers emphasize posture and injury prevention, with performance opportunities at school recitals and community events.
Voice Training
Voice lessons build vocal range, breath control, and performance confidence. Students prepare for theater auditions, competitions, and recitals while learning proper vocal technique. Our instructors specialize in musical theater, classical, and contemporary styles, with a focus on healthy voice development for all ages.
Dance Classes
Dance program includes ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and creative movement for ages 2+. Classes develop coordination, rhythm, and performance skills in a supportive environment. Younger students build foundational skills while older dancers refine technique through choreography and recital preparation.
Summer Programs
Our summer offerings include intensive music camps, performance workshops, and specialized skill-building sessions. Students engage in collaborative projects, masterclasses with guest artists, and weekly performance opportunities. Programs are available for all instruments and voice, with flexible scheduling options.
People
Svetlana Ostrovskaya
Director
Founder of Newton Music Academy with 20+ years of teaching experience. Holds a Master's in Music Education from Boston Conservatory. Specializes in early childhood music development and teacher training. Featured in Needham Times for innovative educational approaches.
Emily Chen
Piano Faculty
Piano instructor with 15 years of teaching experience. Juilliard-trained performer and DePauw University piano performance graduate. Specializes in classical repertoire and competition preparation. Recipient of multiple teaching excellence awards.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for music lessons?
We offer programs for children as young as 2 years old through adult learners, with specialized curricula tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you offer both online and in-person lessons?
Yes, we provide flexible options including in-person instruction at our Needham facility and virtual lessons via secure video conferencing platforms.
How do you match students with teachers?
Our director evaluates each student's learning style, goals, and personality to create optimal teacher-student pairings, ensuring long-term success and engagement.
What performance opportunities are available?
Students participate in biannual recitals, youth orchestra programs, and community performances, with additional opportunities for competition and theater audition preparation.
Are there summer music programs?
Our summer offerings include intensive workshops, masterclasses, and performance-focused sessions for all instruments and voice, with flexible scheduling options.
Reviews (4)
John Slocum
Jun 06, 2022
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We're approaching 15 years in total with NMA, including multiple teachers starting from Musical ABC class, 1:1 lessons for our two children, and even for me, taking up first time piano lessons as an adult. Svetlana and team have inspired our children and us as parents, including voice lessons for my wife. I highly recommend NMA for families or indivuals interested in fostering appreciation and enjoyment of music.
Gina Bradley
May 20, 2022
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My three children have attended Newton Music Academy since kindergarten and into middle school -- from little ones group classes to private piano. They are well-organized, responsive to parents, and have GREAT teachers! Highly recommend!
Barbara Bickart
Jan 02, 2016
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We love Newton Music Academy and feel so lucky to have found it. My daughter has taken piano lessons there for 8 years with Sivan and Elena and our son has taken guitar lessons with Adrian for the past two years. NMA is a serious music school--the instructors are highly skilled and competent musicians. They have the ability to take students as far as they want to go with music. At the same time, the instructors are balanced--they are always flexible and able to adapt to the students' needs. Svetlana has created a supportive, intimate culture within the school. Our kids love their lessons and have grown so much through studying at NMA, we will miss it as they head off to college.
Alex Wong
Nov 10, 2015
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Both of our girls have taken piano lessons from the Newton Music Academy (NMA) over the last 8 years (about 5 years each). NMA has provided them with a solid foundation in music, developing both their artistic skills and their musical reading. Kids punctuated their lessons with a music recital twice a year. The recital pieces graduate in complexity, but adapted for each child's readiness as the kids progress. Overall, we highly recommend the NMA for their piano lessons.
