Mister John’s Music specializes in group instrument classes for kids, creating an inclusive and supportive group environment run by qualified, dedicated instructors – all with the goal of making learning a musical instrument fun!  In addition to musical knowledge and skill-building, classes at MJM boost your child’s confidence to perform in front of a group and participate in a team alongside peers who share their interests.  And they’re less expensive than private lessons!  Currently Mister John’s Music offers group classes in guitar, piano, and choir.  Kids group classes are 1 hour long and begin on weekdays at either 3:50pm or 5pm (see below).  For weekend times, just scroll down!  

If none of these options work for you, or if private lessons are more your child’s speed, head over HERE!

WINTER SESSION – On sale for new students on November 2nd!

DATES:  
Kids’ Instrument Program 2026-27 Winter/Spring Session (20 weeks) runs 8/3/26-12/18/26. 
Kids’ Instrument Program 2026-27 Winter/Spring Session (20 weeks) runs 1/4/27-5/27/27. 

NOTES:
Classes are held both in our 761 S 8th Street and 904 S 9th Street locations.
There WILL be classes on Labor Day (Monday 9/7/26), MLK Day (1/18/27), and Presidents’ Day (2/15/27).
There WILL NOT be classes on the Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving (11/26/26-11/27/26) or during Spring Break (4/5/27-4/10/27).
5yo students must be enrolled in kindergarten (or a kindergarten equivalent home-schooling program) to enroll in MJM Kids classes, with the exception of Intro to Piano.
Classes with fewer than 4 registrants, will likely not run.  In the event that a class does not run., we will reach out with options for those families. 

COSTS :
(Fall Session – R/F classes are prorated to reflect Thanksgiving Break)
20-week Class Cost – $575

(Winter/Spring Session)
20-week Class Cost – $575

PAYMENT TERMS:
Non-refundable deposit of $200/per class due at time of enrollment.  

Refundable balance available until 12/1/26.

50% refundable balance until 1/3/26.

After the start of the session, all balances are non-refundable.

Payment plans available. Non-refundable deposit of $200/per class/after-care. Remaining balance is spread out over two payments charged on February 5 and March 5.  

RETURNING FAMILIES:
You will receive an email/text  regarding your child’s re-enrollment.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
By enrolling in Mister John’s Music Kids Instrument Programs, you agree with the Mister John’s Music TERMS & CONDITIONS &PRIVACY POLICY.
There are no make-ups for our Kids Instrument Programs.

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WINTER/SPRING SESSION – 1/4/26-5/27/26
(Spring Break 4/5-4/10)

REGISTRATION OPENS 10/15!

“Sing… sing a song… make it simple… make it strong…”

Classes run 1 hour.  20-week sessions are $575/student.

Does your child know the lyrics to Wicked backwards and forwards? Do you catch her/him/them making up songs all the time? Do they sing incessantly? If so, this is the group for your child. In class, students will learn vocal techniques and how to read music, build musical literacy, and sing their hearts out. We’ll focus on singing in tune, melodies and harmonies, and all of the different ways we can use our voices to express ourselves. There will be group-singing (after all, music is a team sport) and solo-singing (to develop vocal confidence and individuality.) 

*NOTE: 5yo students must be enrolled in kindergarten (or a kindergarten equivalent home-schooling program) to enroll in MJM Kids classes.

AVONDALE ESTATES CLASSES
THURSDAYS @ 3:45PM – (Miss Ashley)

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WINTER/SPRING SESSION – 1/4/26-5/27/26
(Spring Break 4/5-4/10)

REGISTRATION OPENS 10/15!

“Mister John, my child wants to play guitar.”  Well, here’s her/his/their chance!

Classes run 1 hour.  Fall Session – 11-week sessions are $316/student. Winter/Spring Session – 20-week sessions are $575/student.  Payment plan options available at registration.

BEGINNING GUITAR
The most fun kid’s guitar classes! An introduction to an instrument in a non-threatening, non-competitive manner.  Mister John’s motto is “Instruments are meant to be played.  PLAYED not practiced!”  In our very first class, we’ll explore how the guitar is constructed, how it produces sound, how to hold it, tune it, and play it.  We’ll discuss the basics of music theory – notes, rests, melody, chords, dynamics, tempo, pitch – and we’ll learn about music as a group sport.  We’ll compose our own songs, learn some folk standards, and pull from the students’ favorites to develop new skills and exercise our personal musical voices.  It’s about the guitar, yes, but also about encouraging your child to express him or herself through the arts and to develop a lifelong love of music. While guitars will be provided at the studio, students are required to have their own 1/2 or 3/4 size guitar to play at home.

At MJM we use FJH books as part of our guitar instruction. We pre-purchase these and sell them to you at cost when you register for your class.  Books are given out at the first class. 

*NOTE: 5yo students must be enrolled in kindergarten (or a kindergarten equivalent home-schooling program) to enroll in MJM Kids classes.

AVONDALE CLASSES
WEDNESDAYS @ 5:30PM – (Mister Burns)

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WINTER/SPRING SESSION – 1/4/26-5/27/26
(Spring Break 4/5-4/10)

REGISTRATION OPENS 10/15!

Piano, the perfect instrument on which learn the foundations of music.  WITH friends.

Classes run 1 hour. 19-week sessions are $546/student. Payment plan options available at registration.

INTRO TO PIANO
Our youngest instrument class combines hands-on piano instruction with games and exercise designed to kinesthetically activate early music literacy.  We want your child’s first musical experience to be FUN! Students enrolled in this class are not required to have an instrument at home. To be eligible to enroll in the Intro to Piano class, students must turn 4yo during or before the first session they are enrolled in.  

AVONDALE CLASSES
Intro to Piano 1 – SATURDAYS @ 12PM – (Miss Summer) – Brand New Beginners!

BEGINNING PIANO
Where can you learn piano in a fun and social group setting here in Atlanta? So many young musicians start their journey on the piano, but it’s rare that they are given an opportunity right off the bat to learn this instrument in a group setting. Before your child graduates to individual lessons, start him or her off on the right foot in this class. A gentle entryway into all things piano, in this class no more than six students will work on musical theory concepts together through games and activities and then will have individual time at a keyboard with headphones while teachers rotate amongst the kids to give one-on-one instruction. At the end of class, the headphones come off and we’ll play and sing together again. While keyboards and headphones will be provided at the studio, students are required to have a keyboard/piano to play at home and parents must purchase required piano books – Faber Piano Adventures – Primer Level and Faber Piano Adventures – Primer Level Theory Book.   

*NOTE: 5yo students must be enrolled in kindergarten (or a kindergarten equivalent home-schooling program) to enroll in MJM Kids classes.

AVONDALE CLASSES
Beginning 1 – WEDNESDAYS @ 4:30PM – (Mister Burns) – Brand New Beginners!
Beginning 2 – MONDAYS @ 3:30PM – (Miss Ashley) – Invitation Only for Continuing Students
Continuing Beginning – THURSDAYS @ 4:45PM (5-10yo) – (Miss Ashley) – Invitation Only for Continuing Students
Advanced Beginner – MONDAYS @ 4:30PM – (Miss Ashley) – Invitation Only for Continuing Students