Atlanta's Community Music School
Ztunes is Atlanta and Decatur’s music academy where students find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning and performing music.
Here’s what you’ll find at Ztunes:
Strong Community: We’ve built a community within Ztunes that is supported by local schools, music organizations, and more.
Performance Opportunities: Through our casual, monthly mini-recital series and formal, large showcases and recitals, students gain confidence in performing!
Experienced Teachers: Our faculty are chosen not only for their musical talents, but education experience – we are educators.
All ages welcome.
Get Started
If you are hoping that your children will walk out of music lessons on a weekly basis with a smile on their face, then Ztunes is the place for you! My two daughters have not only loved attending piano lessons, but they also have thrived and accelerated at a pace that I couldn’t have imagined. All of the staff and teachers are kind and extremely knowledgeable. I feel so fortunate that I found Ztunes.
What We Offer
Private Lessons
1-on-1 private lessons on piano and nearly every instrument or voice, with a highly skilled instructor. We offer 30, 45, and 60 minute private lessons to ages 3 through adult. Read more about our amazing faculty here.
Clubs & Classes
Something you won’t see at your average music studio: music clubs! Ztunes offers several different opportunities for students of all ages and levels to come together for group music-making. We offer Playground Music Lessons and Classes for ages 3 to 5, Glee Club for our budding elementary level singers, Rock Band, Chamber Music and Jazz Band for older students to refine their craft, and are proud to partner with The Music Class for grownup & me classes.
Camps
During the school year and every summer we offer exciting camp opportunities for students. In the past we have offered instrument specific workshops, musical theater themed camps, string ensembles, and more!
Instructor Spotlight
Mario Jiménez
Costa Rican pianist Mario Jiménez is a passionate educator and performer with an impressive career spanning renowned stages, including Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Currently pursuing an Artist Certificate in Piano Performance at Georgia State University, Mario has earned recognition in prestigious international competitions, including the 2025 Pro-Mozart Society Competition and the 2024 Washington-Idaho Symphony Young Artist Concerto Competition. His performances range from masterclasses with renowned artists to sharing the stage with symphony orchestras, showcasing his versatility and dedication to his craft.
Mario’s teaching philosophy is centered around guiding students to express themselves through music. He uses a personalized, step-by-step approach, combining solid technique with creative exploration. His lessons are tailored to each student’s individual needs, helping them unlock their musical potential while fostering confidence and self-expression. As a graduate teaching assistant and former president of the Music Teachers National Association at the University of Idaho, Mario brings a wealth of academic experience and a deep commitment to music education.