Discover the joy of music with private lessons tailored to your instrument of choice! Whether it’s piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, clarinet—or almost any instrument you can think of—our expert instructors are here to guide you. Open to children, teens, and adults alike, it’s never too late to start your musical journey!
Have you been dreaming of starting your own garage band? Explore genres like Latin, jazz, funk, pop, rock, metal, and more. Work with fellow musicians to create exciting music and perform under expert guidance. Enrollment includes a weekly private lesson to help you sharpen your skills and bring your best to the band. Open to all ages, it’s your chance to experience the thrill of playing in a band!
Designed for students in 1st through 12th grade, our weekday classes offer engaging group sessions in piano, percussion, wind/brass band, guitar, ukulele, and more. These classes provide a supportive environment to learn, grow, and make music with peers.
For 1st through 12th grade students, our Saturday programs offer two tracks: String Orchestra or group piano. All students also participate in general music and modern band. To make the day even smoother, we provide packed lunches to go. It’s a vibrant mix of learning, playing, and performing together.
Explore our range of offerings, including instrumental and general music education for students in 1st through 12th grade, private lessons for all ages, and our (Not Just) Rock Band Coaching program.
Complete our easy online application to secure your spot. During enrollment, you’ll have the option to apply for financial aid to ensure affordability.
Submit a straightforward financial aid application, reviewed privately by our committee. We do not report your information to any external organizations or government bodies. Our goal is to provide sliding-scale tuition and scholarships to ensure excellent music education is accessible for everyone.
Join your scheduled classes, lessons, or band sessions. Our expert teaching artists will help you develop skills, creativity, and confidence.
Take what you’ve learned and practice with intention to build your skills. Watch yourself grow, then showcase your progress through recitals, concerts, and community performances. Celebrate your achievements as part of a supportive musical community!
At Young Musicians of Alamance (YMA), we believe that true musicianship begins with the development of the whole person. Rooted in neuroscience-based research, our programs nurture creativity, confidence, and personal growth while fostering a deep, intuitive understanding of music. We teach music as a language, emphasizing listening, movement, and audiation as the foundation for lifelong musical engagement, built upon the principles of Music Learning Theory by Edwin Gordon.
YMA primarily serves students in 1st through 12th grade, with private lessons available for learners of all ages. Our offerings include group classes, ensemble opportunities, and our innovative (Not Just) Rock Band Coaching, which explores genres like Latin, jazz, funk, pop, rock, and more. We are proud to collaborate with world-class artists like Mark Wood and Victor Wooten, who share our commitment to holistic education and transformative experiences.
Accessibility is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that no one should be excluded from high-quality music education due to financial limitations. Anyone can apply for financial aid, and we work closely with families to ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate.
Through our comprehensive approach, we aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community where music is a pathway to empowerment, self-discovery, and lifelong joy in music.
Operating Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 7:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm
Young Musicians of Alamance.