JLA Music is comprehensive music services company that provides music lessons, singing telegrams, live special occasion music, music transcription, music technology lessons, audio recording and production, and other services. We've been in business for over 35 years, giving over 25,000 individual lessons and 160 sections of various music classes. The owner/operator, Jeff Anvinson, has a very broad background in the music industry, including work as a music educator, performer, conductor, music critic, recording artist and engineer, composer, arranger, music transcriptionist, writer, and more.
Served areas
- East Grand Forks, MN, Grand Forks and Fargo, ND, and surrounding area.
Business details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- High-tech teaching studio.
- Two pianos.
- Guitar synthesizer.
- Audio and video recording and production.
- One-of-a-kind teaching methods.
- High definition video camera.
- Music Theory, Guitar, Piano, Keyboard, Songwriting
Services
Live special occasion music
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Music lessons
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Audio and video recording and production
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Singing Telegrams
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People
Jeff Anvinson
Owner/Operator
Jeff has a broad and varied background in the music industry. He has taught at universities, public schools, community education programs, commercial music stores, private practice, and on the internet. He has performed hundreds of times in the US, China, and Canada, in various settings - solo, chamber, orchestra and wind ensemble soloist, accompanist to soloists and choirs, various groups, etc. He has been a music critic and writer, composer, arranger, conductor, music transcriptionist, recording artist and engineer, and more. He has earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in music, learning from Pulitzer and Grammy Award winners. His recordings are listed on Amazon and iTunes. He owns and operates a music services company, JLA Music, which has been in business for more than thirty-five years.
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Reviews (14) Sarah Rauch
Aug 10, 2022
Neal Martin
Aug 10, 2022
Jeff played and sang two songs for our 40th wedding anniversary party. He had never previously performed the two songs that I chose. But, with less than a week to prepare, he did a stellar performance that had most everyone teary-eyed with happiness. My wife said Jeff's music was the best part of our celebration! Thanks to Jeff for making our evening so special.
Paul Clark
Aug 10, 2022
Jeff taught me good technique with a kind sense of humor - thirty years later I still use the exercises he taught me as warm-ups, and the good form I learned from him has been the basis for everything I've done since as a jazz guitarist. He has equally big ears, brain and heart, and his playing is an inspiration for all who play, from beginner to veteran musician.
John Kevin Allensworth
Aug 10, 2022
Highly skilled musician who loves music of many genres. Jeff loves sharing his musical skills with every student! Want to learn a blues song, Jeff will give you patient and fun instruction. Same goes if you want to learn a classical piece by Fernando Sor! Or a jazz classic from the many great songs of the last 100 years. He can also rock out! But if just want to write your own compositions, Jeff will show you step by step how to create written music... and engineer and record your creations! A great guy and fabulous musician and teacher!
Ethan Helling
Apr 15, 2017
Kim Larson
Jan 29, 2017
Alex Sorum
Nov 20, 2016
Sarah Rauch
Mar 20, 2016
Neal Martin
Feb 07, 2016
Jeff played and sang two songs for our 40th wedding anniversary party. He had never previously performed the two songs that I chose. But, with less than a week to prepare, he did a stellar performance that had most everyone teary-eyed with happiness. My wife said Jeff's music was the best part of our celebration! Thanks to Jeff for making our evening so special.
Neal Martin
Sep 01, 2015
Jeff played and sang two songs for our 40th wedding anniversary party. He had never previously performed the two songs that I chose. But, with less than a week to prepare, he did a stellar performance that had most everyone teary-eyed with happiness. My wife said Jeff's music was the best part of our celebration! Thanks to Jeff for making our evening so special.
Gloria Stones
Jun 22, 2015
Jeff has greatly helped me through his transcription work on a complex piece on acoustic guitar by Ben Lapps. He works efficiently and respectably and has been an amazing help to me! The sophistication and clarity in his work is outstanding and his capability of producing the transcription within only a short time frame was a heaven sent! I would defiantly recommend his transcription service for any one in need and will defiantly be keeping JLA music in mind for any of my future needs. Thanks Jeff for your 5 star service and for your passionate and considerate attitude and communication towards your clients :
Mary Burd
May 23, 2015
I was sent a musical Birthday Gram from a friend, and I was more than pleasantly surprised at just how wonderful it was! Jeff was able to orchestrate the entire event with my co-workers and did such an amazing job providing a wonderful birthday surprise! I would definitely recommend JLA Music to anyone looking for quality, professional, and excellent service! Thanks so much, Jeff!
Alex T.
May 12, 2015
I took a few months of lessons with Jeff, and got exactly what I wanted out of them. He is very student-oriented, and will teach you what you want to know. I considered myself a beginner looking to transition to the intermediate level, and so Jeff was able to accommodate my request to learn more about music theory/chord progressions/etc than just rote memorization of songs. I'm confident that he would be a competent instructor for students of younger ages as well.
Retired Goodtimes
Apr 27, 2015
Jeff has instructed me in classical guitar for three years. He has instructed my son for two years in piano. I can safely say Jeff is one of the most knowledgeable music instructors in Grand Forks and North Dakota. His expertise as a guitarist and pianist is impressive. I recommend him as a guitar or piano teacher for very young children to older adults (like me).
