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The Academy believes that music study should build self-esteem and a love for the arts, provide rewarding experiences, challenge the mind and body, and establish self-discipline. The Academy offers private music instructions in most instruments for students of all ages, from newborns to adults. All teachers associated with the Academy are qualified specialists in their fields who focus on the nurturing of each student. The Academy assumes that its students have a desire to begin music education, are willing to attend classes regularly and practice at home to achieve the goals set by the teachers. |
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Private students of the Academy have excelled in adjudicated auditions, such as the Practical and Theory Examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, National Guild Piano Auditions, National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festivals, Georgia Music Teachers Association State competitions, Georgia Music Educators Association All-State auditions, and various festivals and competitions. We believe that participation in these events encourages students to achieve excellence in solo performance and meet the national and international standards. We provide recitals that are opportunities for students to learn from each other and build the experience and confidence they require performing in public.
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The study of music is a year-round commitment. The Academy offers classes in two semesters from September to May and summer classes from June to August. Teachers in the Academy hold memberships in Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Music Educators National Conference (MENC), National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC), American String Teachers Association (ASTA), National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT), and the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE). |