We follow a conservatory-inspired, structured approach for gifted and talented, musically inclined students in one-on-one instrument classes and theory/solfeggio group classes. All classes are taught by professionally trained and experienced stage musicians. Peer schools in the area are good at giving students surface-level music learning experiences while we are great at offering international-level depth into music enrichment. At Hashtag Music Academy in Princeton our teachers have the expertise and creativity to solve roadblocks and plateaus in student’s journeys like a science. The methods and way-of-thinking that top mentors in the industry taught us while we were gifted and talented students will be passed on to future students to bring out their best. You should see, hear, and feel the quality performance difference. Students study not only their instrument, but also musicianship, listening skills, theory, and performance preparation. Our goal is long-term musical development that is retained in student’s muscle memory long after they stop performing the way swimming skills does. Then playing an instrument can be a fallback skill or enrichment activity later in students’ lives.

Our Academic Program is designed for students who value structured long-term personal character development. While beginners are welcome through our Preparatory Program in Princeton, it is a short term pathway into our full year Academic Program. We do not offer monthly short term programs for youth to drop into as our music school is intended for gifted and talented students. You should see, hear, and feel the quality performance difference. Students study not only their instrument, but also musicianship, listening skills, theory, and performance preparation. Our goal is long-term musical development that is retained in student’s muscle memory long after they stop performing the way swimming skills does. Then playing an instrument can be a fallback skill or enrichment activity later in students’ lives. For young adults and young seniors (55+) we do offer fun music lessons or special event preparatory music lessons.

Since teachers can change, and we want to make Hashtag Music Academy about students and results, we do not offer specifics about each teacher on our website. Our curriculum structure and the smart students who sign up attract the most professionally trained performance musicians as their teachers who themselves attended top conservatories or universities. Our modern conservatory style instruction and the Princeton, Montgomery, West Windsor New Jersey area location enabled us to create an inner circle of excellence amongst teachers and students. We have teachers who are experts in piano, violin, guitar, and voice. We do not offer classes on other instruments as there is low demand for them. When we see significant demand from clients for complimentary instruments, we may consider adding them and opening them up to offer the community in the future.

We do not offer sibling discounts as families do not have the same quantity of children in each. Hashtag Music Academy follows an Equal Opportunity Savings method where savings are fairly available to all clients who want to take advantage. Few examples are multi-instrument, early pay ach, and merit recognition savings.

Yes. Performance is a core part of musical development at Hashtag Music academy. We would say it should be a prerequisite for every school who wants to stay open in Princeton, or anywhere. Each student’s personalities vary so we offer opportunities to show up off-stage such as through content creation. Whether students continue into pursuing a musical careers or another field, they have the opportunity to experiment and find a system/process for winning that works for them and can applied through life.

HMA has partners from West Windsor to Edison NJ offering instruments for rent or purchase. Students are expected to have access to instruments at home for daily practice. For beginner levels, teachers can assess whether the one being used to learn on is sufficient or not. For advanced levels there may be expectations for a particular level of quality for instruments being used to learn.

Both. At HMA of Princeton we offer a Preparatory Program for students starting out with us and Academic Program for students ready for focused, structured, long-term study. This method ensures a smooth transition to the structured music education program when necessary.

Typically from age five and up to teens can join Hashtag Music Academy’s structured Academic Program in Montgomery NJ. Young adults and young seniors (55+ years of age) are also welcome for a fun personal event learning experience.

Yes. Our Academic Program includes performance preparation for recitals, auditions, ABRSM/NJMEA pathways, and selected competitions.

Cancel before 24 hours from schedule with up to two (2) make up classes per semester. We cannot guarantee the same teacher on your time. Missed classes without notice is not eligible for a makeup (updated policy details listed in agreement). No refunds for missed classes.

Piano, classical guitar, violin, and voice (availability depends on faculty schedule).

We offer private lessons, as well as select small group classes (music listening, musicianship, theory labs).

Preparatory Program students attend classes once per week, typically only 30 minute lessons. Academic Program students attend twice per week. We recommend consistent daily study for solid, fast improvements at performances and content creation.

We have no trial lesson offerings as confident parents start immediately. Students begin with an intro session to determine readiness and appropriate placement.

Often yes. Depends on room and teacher availability so no guarantees. We try to coordinate family schedules when possible.

Primarily on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays as the remainder of the week is heavily booked.

We do our best to accommodate preferred days and times, but lesson slots are assigned based on teacher availability.

Our academic calendar outlines scheduled breaks and holidays. Some programs continue during school breaks.

Tuition fee is charged each semester. Invoices are offered with three installment payments at 0% interest or an early bird ach transfer payment for a 5% savings.

Tuition is non-refundable because we make annual dedications to teachers and resources based on clients’ commitments. Students learn and gain stage confidence at different speeds so we provide teachers space to bring out their’ best. We make no guarantees of immediate visible results. We work with clients to satisfy concerns and ensure continued value. There are a couple of extreme circumstances in which we may consider a prorated refund.

Enrollment is completed online using our secure registration form. We provide the access password after an intro session.

Yes. While lessons are individualized, faculty follow our structured academic framework to ensure consistency and progression.

Parents cannot stay in the room with their kids as it influences student behavior. They are welcome to stay in the school if seating is available. Alternatively, there are nearby shopping, dining, fitness, and working options for parents to stay entertained while waiting for their child.

Yes, faculty and contractors go through a rigorous vetting process including background screening through Checkr.

Families who value discipline, artistry, and meaningful progress — and who see music education as part of their children’s overall intellectual, creative, and endurance development.

We begin with an intro assessment and conversation to ensure the placement is appropriate and aligned with your child’s needs and families’ feasibility.

Placement in our music school’s structured program is reviewed periodically as students’ focus and interests change as they grow. Piano will be a prerequisite for every music instrument major in top music schools and universities like Juilliard so additional instrument minors should be added if piano is not the student’s major.