In 2004, Jay Sweet opened up Sweet Music Academy in Howell, NJ. His goal was to provide quality music instruction on all instruments to students of all ages with the philosophy that, “An encouraged student is a successful student.”  The academy has taught well over 3,000 students, and continues to grow. Our recently added Performing Arts Center provides additional opportunities for our students to perform and become involved in a variety of group classes. Many of the students trained at Sweet Music Academy have gone on to receive scholarships at top Music Universities such as:  Berklee College of Music, Manhattan School of Music, The New School, Temple University, Mason Gross, and Montclair State. Several of our past students also now enjoy rewarding careers in the music business as performers and instructors.