Music Academy of North Carolina

The Music Academy of North Carolina is nonprofit community music school whose mission is to enable students of all ages, interests, abilities, and backgrounds to discover, develop, realize, and express their inherent talents.

One thing that has never wavered throughout The Music Academy’s history is the quality of our teaching artists.  We are honored to have a community of well-respected and experienced professional musicians working our mission and uncovering the creative spirit within us all.  Our teachers make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students and we take great care ensuring that our students are mentored by the very best, regardless of age, ability, or ambition.  Most have advanced degrees, could work anywhere, and choose to be a part of our community.

Teaching artists invest their whole selves into their work. They spend hours each week preparing and further developing themselves by practicing, exploring innovative lesson plans, and rehearsing for their next performance. Our faculty perform locally with the Greensboro Symphony, Winston-Salem Symphony, Old Time and bluegrass ensembles, NC Symphony, NC Opera, Bel Canto Company, Piedmont Wind Symphony, Salisbury Symphony, and many other esteemed ensembles across the country.  They are professional accompanists, performers, presenters, composers, AND educators who amazingly balance many responsibilities while nurturing our souls and making us better humans.

The Music Academy fosters a culturally rich environment that attracts and nurtures students and professional artist-educators.  We provide a variety of instructional and performance opportunities conducive to emotional, intellectual, and creative growth for all ages and levels of musicianship.

Our group classes and ensembles are a great addition to private lessons. They can help students focus on specific skills and reach their personal musical goals. The classes evolve depending on our students' needs. Please check our website for our class offerings at the beginning of each trimester.

Throughout the academic year, we hold special events that provide additional opportunities for our students and our community to engage with our faculty and visit our school. These include guest speakers/performers, department or academy-wide performances, children's concerts, workshops, and more!

The Music Academy has a longstanding history of nurturing the creative spirit.  We provide a safe and encouraging environment for students to discover and develop their inherent talents, we create opportunities for students to collaborate and create shared experiences, and we inspire and bring joy to the community through musical performances. As a creative hub in the Greensboro community, we instill pride in the individual which in turn positively impacts and strengthens the community as a whole.