Santee Music Academy

Santee East County Music Academy

Santee Music Academy on Carlton Hills Boulevard is East County's largest music school - 400+ students since 2007. Distinguishing scale: full instrument coverage with technology-integrated lessons (apps, GarageBand, ProTools) and Skype virtual option.

Kids Programs

Programs serve students ages 4 through teens (and adults). Programs include:
- Piano lessons
- Guitar (electric and acoustic)
- Drum lessons
- Bass lessons
- Ukulele lessons
- Voice / singing
- Violin lessons
- Orchestra and band ensembles
- Group lessons

What's Included

• Weekly private 30-minute lessons (starting $41.50)
• $45 annual membership fee
• Free recitals on Steinway grand piano
• Musical Ladder rewards (wristbands, trophies, certificates)
• Loaner instruments and rentals
• Technology integration in lessons
• Virtual / Skype option
• After-school programs
• Month-to-month, no contracts

Experience

Best fit for East County families wanting a long-tenured studio with infrastructure (400+ students = deep instructor pool). Tech-integration appeals to kids who learn best with apps alongside traditional method books.