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Ada Piano Academy We are located in Grand Rapids/Ada Michigan. We provide piano, violin, singing, woodwind lessons, and so much more. You may start at age 3 - adults, all levels, all styles. Beginners welcomed! We understand what parents need to know about helping their child experience real success in playing music all the way through HS. We have helped over 20 area school districts in West Michigan with their band/orchestra programs and have been trusted by over 5,000 families. We are here for you and want you to have fun while learning your favorite songs and trying different instruments.
Served areas
  • Grand Rapids, Ada, Rockford, Lowell, Jenison, Hudsonville, Kentwood, Cascade, Forest Hills, East Grand Rapids
Highlights and features
  • Piano, Violin, Singing, Guitar, Woodwind instruments, Brass Instruments - all in one location
  • Highly qualified and professional instructor since 1983
  • You design your lesson program and learn the music you want to learn
  • 24/7 communications with your instructor
  • Month- to -Month lessons, no semester contracts
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Private Music Lesson Specialist Piano, keyboard, violin, guitar, cello, singing, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, flute, bassoon, beginning brass instruments lessons all in one location. Our music lesson program is all about YOU. Our professional and qualified instructor, who is the owner/Music Director of the academy, has been teaching for 30 years and is the Master Instructor for all our students. She comes highly recommended by parents and students (read our testimonial page on our website) . She has been hired by 20 band directors to teach lessons after school, taught at all music stores since 1983. She knows what band/orchestra school programs are looking for and can prepare students successful even before their school program begins.

She is available 24/7 to assist you at home while practicing. Not only will you be able to talk privately with her each lesson, you will receive your own practice assignment sheet outlined in details every week so you know exactly what to practice and how your child is doing. We keep music lessons FUN and EASY while accomplishing all you need to successful play your favorite songs. You have the option to change instruments at any time and stay with your same day/time and instructor. We will be able to have the same instructor for years, unlike other music schools frequently change teachers. We love children and welcome all ages 3 - adult. You will be able to perform at our bi annual concerts where your children can dress up in costume and/or perform with siblings and parents. Almost like talent shows.
Full Time master Instructor with 38 years experience: friendly, funny, qualified, caring, organized, and a mom. In-home atmosphere at our home academy, or online in the comfort of your home: Everyone is welcomed. Our daughter started taking piano lessons when she was 5 year old and we are amazed at how much Ms.
Piano lessons for kids is an excellent activity for laying a strong foundation of music education for kids of all ages. Every parent wants their child to learn music. And most kids begin with Piano because the piano lays out the musical foundations to a successful and rewarding music experience. And, did you know, we begin children as young as 3 years old?
Do you have a child aged 3 -6 years old? Great! All parents want to give their child(ren) the best music lesson education possible. We totally agree with you as we are parents ourselves. Therefore, we created a music lesson program with your kiddo in mind who are 3 to 6 years old. We just love this age group and are really excited to see our little friends each week in our music class. You will be thrilled to see your child learn their favorites songs on the piano while learning musical terms and playing real piano music.
Is your child pestering you to learn a woodwind instrument? Or maybe they have a favorite music they admire? Maybe you just want her to increase her band school skills, obtain a higher chair position in class and/or increase their grade? Then you have come to the right place. Our woodwind lessons are designed with your child in mind.
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Susan Betz
Susan Betz
Owner/Music Director
Ms. Betz has been the owner of Ada Piano Academy since 1983. She is the master instructor and teaches all the music lessons. She specializes in teaching the very young (ages 3 - 6) and has a successful private music lesson program for the young. You will find her very warm and caring to all students. Many of her students keep in contact with her after the graduate from high school. She has been hired by 20 school directors to conduct lessons after school, substitute director and music judge.
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Saxophone
Singing
Guitar
Piano Lessons and concert performance
Reviews (6)
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Kristin Sherman
May 23, 2020
Our son loves his lesson time at Ada Piano Academy. Ms. Betz makes piano lessons so fun our son is always excited for his lesson and time with Ms. Betz. He has been attending for a little over a year and is 7.
Jen Brechting
Jan 25, 2020
Ada Piano Academy has been a wonderful addition to my daughter's extracurricular activities. It is run very efficiently and I'm especially impressed as to how quickly my daughter is playing the piano. Thank you for the dedicated time spent helping my daughter excel in Piano!
Jennifer Takacs
Nov 07, 2019
My son has taken music lessons from Ms. Betz for 7 years now. She's a wonderful and patient teacher. He's become a talented pianist and is now learning guitar too. She also helps him with trumpet that he plays in the school band.
Jim B.
Jan 06, 2018
In Sept. 2011 I was new to playing the piano & started taking weekly piano lessons from Ms. Betz (at age 56). These lessons continued for about 4 years. Thanks to her instruction I improved enough and began volunteering to play piano at local retirement & medical facilities, and continue to do so today. She was an excellent instructor for me, starting to play at such a relatively later time in life, and will always be grateful for her helping me begin pursuing my passion for playing the piano!
Jenna Leigh
Fully dedicated to her students and their success! Ms Betz has a way to work with all ages. Strong woman of God with patience and pure knowledge in teaching and guiding her students. Definitely would recommend!!
Shari B.
My twins girls have taken piano, clarinet, and now guitar lessons with Ms. Betz in her home music studio for the past 7 years. They tell me that she makes learning to play an instrument a lot of fun. They do not complain about the lessons, or the practice times needed. She adjusts the practice plan according to them individually. She keeps them motivated and feeling confident and treats them with respect.

I find Ms. Betz to be very organized, and she offers clear communication for both parents and students. I am happy that my girls enjoy taking music lessons in spite of their busy schedules.