Lemon Festival & Lemon Idol
Three days downtown with five stages, more than 50 performances and the “Lemon Idol” vocal competition. It’s a great goal for a student in voice lessons.
Music lessons for Upland
Upland families, you have two great options.
Our sister school, Upland Music Academy, is in Upland on 3rd Ave. If La Verne works better for your week, we are one straight drive west on Foothill Blvd, historic Route 66, about 15 minutes away.
Choosing between Upland and La Verne
Upland Music Academy is our sister school at 110 N 3rd Ave #175, Upland, CA 91786, and you can reach it at (909) 552-8889. It is the closest choice for most families in downtown Upland.
La Verne Music School is at 1502 Foothill Blvd #104, La Verne. It’s a good fit if your family lives in west Upland, if you work or commute toward La Verne, Claremont or the 210, or if our lesson times suit your family better.
Not sure which is the better fit? Call us and we will help you choose.
One road from Upland to La Verne
- Get on Foothill Blvd in Upland. The Madonna of the Trail monument stands at Foothill and Euclid.
- Head west on Foothill (historic Route 66) through Claremont, past the Claremont Colleges.
- Stay on Foothill into La Verne. We are at 1502 Foothill Blvd, Suite 104.
Upland to La Verne is about 9 miles and about 15 minutes in light traffic. The 10 Freeway is an alternative from south Upland.
A band town
Home of the Highland Regiment
Upland has one of the best-known high school band programs in California. The Upland High Highland Regiment has more than 220 students and has marched in the Rose Parade and won a Western Band Association championship. The school even has a bagpipe band that has competed at the world championships in Scotland.
Upland’s junior high music starts early. Pioneer has concert, symphonic and jazz bands and two choirs, Upland Academy of the Arts has bands and choirs for grades 4–8, and Foothill Knolls runs after-school band and choir.
Students on that path benefit from one-on-one time with a teacher who can work on their specific part, their tone and their audition music. That’s exactly what private lessons are for.
City of Gracious Living
Upland gives young singers a stage
Upland’s calendar is full of chances for kids to hear, and sometimes perform, live music.
Moonlight & Music
Evening concerts at Magnolia Park from June into August, a relaxed way to hear live bands with the family.
Hometown Holidays
Upland’s Christmas parade and craft faire, plus the city’s tree lighting.
Upland parents ask
Upland FAQs
Is there a music school in Upland?+
Yes. Our sister school, Upland Music Academy, is at 110 N 3rd Ave #175, Upland, CA 91786, and you can call it at (909) 552-8889. La Verne Music School is about 15 minutes west on Foothill Blvd if that location suits your family better.
How far is La Verne Music School from Upland?+
About 9 miles and 15 minutes in light traffic. Take Foothill Blvd (Route 66) west through Claremont into La Verne. We are at 1502 Foothill Blvd #104.
Can private lessons help my child in the Upland High band or the junior high bands?+
Yes. Upland’s school bands and choirs rehearse as a group, while a private lesson gives your child one-on-one time on their part, tone, rhythm and audition music.
My child wants to sing at the Lemon Festival. Can voice lessons help?+
Voice lessons build breath support, pitch, confidence and stage presence, which are the same skills a singer needs for a competition like Lemon Idol. We teach singers of every level, including complete beginners.
How much are music lessons?+
At La Verne Music School, private lessons are $47.25 per 30 minute lesson. Mini Musicians is $135 per month and Fairytale Princess Ballet is $125 per month. Lessons are month to month.
What are your lesson hours?+
La Verne Music School teaches Monday to Friday from 12pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm.
Programs
Lessons Upland students take with us
Upland, let’s play.
50% off your first month of lessons at La Verne Music School, now through October 31! Tell us about your student and we will help you pick the best location.