Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Lessons Provider in Ridgefield, NJ
Shobo Music Academy has been dedicated to music education since 2002, providing personalized instruction for students of all ages in Ridgefield, New Jersey. Our team of twelve qualified instructors holds university degrees or equivalent professional experience, combining technical expertise with a passion for teaching. We offer lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, woodwinds, trumpet, ukulele, bass, and jazz, tailored to individual musical goals.Our approach emphasizes patience, adaptability, and fostering a love for music through flexible scheduling and style-specific instruction. With a proven track record serving thousands of students, we maintain a welcoming environment featuring a spacious parent lounge and annual student recitals in a professional setting. Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our 5-star reputation and testimonials from satisfied families across Bergen County.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Lessons
Violin Lessons
Drum Lessons
Woodwind Lessons
Trumpet Lessons
Ukulele Lessons
Bass Lessons
Jazz Workshop
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined teaching experience with university-trained instructors
- Our flexible registration allows instrument changes during lessons
- Personalized instruction in rock, pop, jazz, and classical styles
- Annual student recitals in a professional hall with grand piano
- Spacious parent lounge with Wi-Fi and child-friendly amenities
What people say
Top notch instructors
Patient and understanding
Hidden gem of a music academy
Amazing progress in short time
Encouraging and motivating teachers
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano lessons cater to all skill levels with customized curricula focusing on technique, theory, and performance. Instructors adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles while maintaining technical rigor. Students gain proficiency in classical, jazz, and contemporary styles through structured practice plans.
Guitar Lessons
Guitar instruction covers acoustic, electric, and classical styles with emphasis on chord progressions, fingerpicking, and improvisation. Lessons integrate music theory with practical application through popular song repertoire. Students develop rhythmic precision and stage performance skills.
Voice Lessons
Vocal coaching focuses on breath control, pitch accuracy, and stylistic interpretation across genres. Technique development includes vocal warm-ups, range expansion, and microphone proficiency. Performance preparation builds confidence for recitals and auditions.
Violin Lessons
Violin lessons emphasize proper posture, bowing techniques, and sight-reading skills. Students progress through classical repertoire while developing tone quality and intonation. Ensemble playing opportunities enhance musicality and timing.
Drum Lessons
Drum instruction covers rudiments, groove patterns, and reading drum charts. Students practice on professional kits while learning various genres from rock to jazz. Lessons emphasize timing, dynamics, and live performance techniques.
People
Alan
Piano Instructor
Alan specializes in beginner piano instruction with patient, structured lessons for children and adults. His teaching philosophy emphasizes gradual skill development through engaging repertoire.
Ms. Anna
Piano Instructor
Ms. Anna employs encouraging methods to develop technical proficiency and musical expression. She adapts lesson content to students' interests while maintaining classical foundation training.
Questions
What instruments can my child learn here?
We offer piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, woodwinds, trumpet, ukulele, and bass lessons with specialized instructors.
Do you offer adult music lessons?
Yes, we welcome adult learners with flexible scheduling and instruction tailored to personal goals and experience levels.
Are trial lessons available?
We provide complimentary introductory lessons to help students experience our teaching approach before committing.
How do recitals work?
Annual student recitals in our professional hall showcase progress with grand piano accompaniment, building performance confidence.
Can we switch instruments during lessons?
Yes, our flexible program allows students to explore different instruments as their interests develop.
Reviews (5)
Marino C.
Jan 17, 2020
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My daughter has been going there for almost 2 years now. I'm very satisfied how much she has learned playing the piano. They work at her pace and also motivate her at the same time. Pam is the sweetest and very flexible with scheduling so everything out great.
Anjali Gidwani
Feb 11, 2019
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Great place to learn different musical instruments. My daughter has been going here since 3 + yrs and learning to play piano. The entire team is fantastic with a lot of patience and understanding. I highly recommend.
Jaime S.
Oct 17, 2018
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Unfortunately my child took piano for over a year here. She was taking 30 minute lessons but the teacher( I should say teachers because they kept hiring new ones) were consistently late and let them out early. So the classes were more like 20 minutes. I finally left for lessons elsewhere when I asked my mother to bring her one day as I was exhausted. They called me and refused to give her the lesson because I had not paid for the following four weeks yet.
I had already paid for the day she was there! I offered to pay over the phone although I was not pleased as her current sessions had already been paid. However that was not good enough. They asked me to come by before they would begin her lesson to sign a new contract. I was appalled. I pulled her out and continued lessons elsewhere.
I had already paid for the day she was there! I offered to pay over the phone although I was not pleased as her current sessions had already been paid. However that was not good enough. They asked me to come by before they would begin her lesson to sign a new contract. I was appalled. I pulled her out and continued lessons elsewhere.
Anne Assaf
Mar 02, 2017
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My son was a student of Shobo for 8 years! We could not have found a better teacher in Alan Chaubert. My son improved a lot in 8 years thanks to Alan who always kept his lessons fun and interesting. When Alan felt that he was getting restless with the classics, he used to switch to jazz and modern pieces if not video games anthems! My son was never bored and enjoyed the variety of the pieces he was learning!
It all came to an end just because he started college in September outside of NJ. Otherwise, we would have never left Shobo. I highly recommend this music school as there are many other teachers just like Alan!
It all came to an end just because he started college in September outside of NJ. Otherwise, we would have never left Shobo. I highly recommend this music school as there are many other teachers just like Alan!
Arlene Mcbreen
Feb 03, 2017
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A student can only improve with a teacher who knows how to inspire interests in the subject he teaches. Alan Chaubert is a teacher who takes time to evaluate the student's level, music that would excite the student and technique the student needs for advancement. His musical background provides him with a clear understanding of his students needs and interests. For adult students like myself, he introduce us to great composers and musicians through his collection of books, audio and visual aids.
His extensive library ranges from classical to jazz to blues and pop music. As a child, I had piano lessons. I only discovered Shobo Music School last year. Alan's unique method of teaching continues to inpire me to practice, to improve and appreciate what is to come. Arlene McBreen Cliffside Park, New Jersey
His extensive library ranges from classical to jazz to blues and pop music. As a child, I had piano lessons. I only discovered Shobo Music School last year. Alan's unique method of teaching continues to inpire me to practice, to improve and appreciate what is to come. Arlene McBreen Cliffside Park, New Jersey
