Our History
Pfabe’s Music Academy has been a musical beacon for our community for over seventy years. The store was opened in 1946 by a rather frustrated band instructor, Edsel Pfabe.
As a music lover and promoter in his community, he quickly became frustrated by the lack of access to quality instruments. It broke his heart each time he was forced to turn away a child eager to learn the piano or violin because there was no instrument to play.
Edsel felt called to bring music to his community and ensure anyone wishing to play had the chance to. He accomplished this the day he opened the doors of the first Pfabe’s Music Academy Location.
John and Elizabeth Budnik are now the proud owners of Pfabe’s Music Academy. The Budnik family, including their five children, are lifelong students and customers of Pfabe’s. They are honored to keep the traditions of music and mastery alive in our community.
We offer private lessons for Piano, electric and acoustic Guitar, Drums, Bass, Ukulele, Voice and Singing, Violin, and more. Our musically proficient instructors are often skilled at playing multiple instruments—so odds are, if you have an instrument you wish to learn, we have an instructor who can teach it.
We are excited to announce that we will be opening a second location in Downtown Willoughby, Summer of 2025! Stay tuned for our official opening soon!
Our Mission
We believe that music...
*brings families together
*improves educational outcomes
*and builds confidence!
Our Staff
Erica Lohan
General Manager
erica@pfabesmusicacademy.com
Gina Artale
HR Office Manager
gina@pfabesmusicacademy.com
Sabrina Clinger
Location Manager - Painesville
painesville@pfabesmusicacademy.com
Andrea Bobeczko
Location Manager - Willoughby
willoughby@pfabesmusicacademy.com
Hayden Gyure
Store Associate
Matt Gittins
Store Associate
