Introduction: Since 2003, Bartell Music Academy (formally known as Able To Play Music), has helped hundreds of students begin and continue on their musical journey. We offer private music lessons on piano, accordion, flute, drums, ukulele, bass, voice, guitar, and more – All in one location!
While you are here researching the best school for you, please consider the 10 benefits of becoming a student of Bartell Music Academy and find out why the Academy is the best choice for your family.
TEN REASONS YOU’LL WANT TO TAKE LESSONS WITH US
1. Fun & Engaging Music lessons
You can take Piano, Accordion, Flute, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Celtic Harp, Penny Whistle, and Violin Lessons – All in one location!
2. Music Lessons is All We Do!
We are the only music school in Spokane where 100% of our attention is on teaching music. We are not a retail store that also has lessons in tiny rooms with little or no accountability from the instructors. Our #1 priority is providing you or your child with a great music learning experience.
3. A Comfortable Waiting Room for Parents (so that you can get work done while you wait.) Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a professional waiting room with comfortable chairs, Wi-Fi, magazines and water service. We also provide observation windows on every door so that you can watch your child’s lesson while you wait. Or if you prefer you can sit in on their lesson anytime you like.
4. Music Lessons For All Ages
Take a walk through our school and you’ll see children & adults of all ages experiencing the joy of music. In fact, we have many students as young as 6 and students in their 80’s learning music for the first time.
5. Highly Qualified Teachers
Our music teachers are not only certified but are especially dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. In addition to their teaching credentials, our music teachers have warm personalities, great attitudes, and are extremely dedicated to sharing their love of music with their students.
6. Work on Music You Enjoy
We help you achieve your musical goals. Our music instructors teach a wide range of musical styles including classical, folk, pop, rock, musical theater, jazz and sacred music. Your music lessons are tailored to fit your goals and interests.
7. Open Door Policy
You are welcome to sit in and observe your child’s lessons at any time. If you prefer, you can wait in our professional and comfortable waiting area.
8. Professional Office Staff 6 Days a Week to Serve You
We are the only music school in Spokane that offers full time professional customer service for their students Monday through Saturday as early as 10:00 a.m. to as late as 7:00 p.m.
Many music studio desks are staffed by the teacher/owner or more commonly an answering machine. We have 5 office team members who are available at the front desk during all teaching hours and live phone service all day to assist our clients quickly and professionally.
9. Free (Optional) Music Recitals
Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. One of the best ways for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really worth it, is to have their child participate in a recital. Our December recital is held at the Bing Crosby Theater as a Winter Gala Formal Event (free for students and parents).
10. Month to Month Lessons
The Academy does not require full semester registration for lessons. Every student here is on a month-to-month basis. If you are ready to start, you have nothing to lose as we only want students who truly want to be here and we will not commit you to a long term contract.
We love watching our students become passionate about music. They are no longer "music students" playing an instrument but they quickly become musicians who play with purpose, precision and passion.
The emotional connection and creativity element in music is cultivated in every lesson so students thrive and are inspired to accelerate in music.
When our students start lessons they are a little nervous but quickly they discover that music if fun and the teachers at Bartell Music Academy are supportive, positive and fun.
