Southwestern Music Academy

Quality music education in a Christian setting

Offering quality music instruction to children and adults of all ages, providing a venue for School of Church Music and Worship music majors to gain valuable teaching experience before graduation, serving as a vehicle of outreach to the neighborhood children and community.

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Instruments, Classes, and Lessons

Individual Lessons

Instruments Taught

Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Drums, and French Horn. Other instruments are by request and as teachers are available.

Classes

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Student Opportunities

Recitals and Performances

Two formal End-of-Semester recitals for students are planned for December and May. In addition there are more casual performance opportunities such as “Anything Goes Concert,” “Animal Concert,” “Worship Night,” and “Let’s Get Together: Ensemble Concert.” See the Semester Calendar for dates for these events.

Students showcase their diligent and hard work at these events. Family and friends love to see the accomplishments of the students and enjoy the music-making.

First Year Group Classes

Academy students are encouraged to enhance their applied study with attendance at periodic group classes. Included in the tuition, theory and ear training review classes are offered to students each semester. Three group classes are also given for First Year 1 and First Year 2 students. Given the solitary nature of applied study, these fun and inspiring sessions have proven to be very motivational to our academy students as they foster a sense of community.

SMA Contests

The Academy offers two competitions for our students. In the fall, we hold a “Theory Challenge” where students see who can complete the most theory pages in just one month. In the spring, a “Creative Composition Contest” allows our students to display their talents at making their own music. Both contests have prizes for winners.

MTNA Events

Teachers at SMA are members of the Music Teacher National Association. Through this association, their students have many opportunities to participate in performances, competitions, and theory exams. Joining in these events allows students the opportunity to expand their musical skills. See Calendar of Events for these dates. Nominal fees may accompany these activities.

The Royal Conservatory of Music

As a Founding School of the Royal Conservatory of Music program, the academy offers a phenomenal opportunity for students to excel in their music studies by preparing and taking these yearly graded assessments. Performing before a visiting, nationally-trained adjudicator, students will receive invaluable written critiques, as well as numerical scores which will help chart their progress against music students from across the country. This program assures a balanced course of study, including technical skills, sight-reading skills, and theory.

Calendar of Events

Tuition Fall 2023-Spring 2024

LESSONTUITION10% DISCOUNT SWBTS/SIBLING/MULTIPLE LESSONS
Adults- 7 lessons, 30-min.$195$175
Adults- 7 lessons, 45-min.$285$255
Adults- 14 lessons, 30-min.$385$345
Adults- 14 lessons, 45-min.$575$520
Children- 14 lessons, 30-min.$385$345
Children- 14 lessons, 45-min.$575$520
Children’s Choir- 14 weeks$115$100
Preschool, Joyful Noise Class- 14 wks$100$90
Piano Exploration Class- 14 weeks$220$200
Homeschool Music Class- 14 weeks$115$100

*Tuition must be paid in full by the second week of lessons. A $30 late fee will be added the third week of lessons.

*Discounts apply to:

1. SWBTS – Students and their families, employees and their families, and alumnus and their families. All SMA students receive the discount.

2. Siblings – The first child pays full price. Each following child of the same family receives the discount.

3. Multi-lessons – The first lesson taken pays full price. Each following lesson for the same student receives the discount

Payment Method Options

  1. Pay online through PayPal by submitting the form at the end of the registration process and paying through PayPal directly. Payment can also be completed at a later date below.
  2. Checks, money orders, or cashier’s check made payable to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) can be placed in the lockbox located across the hall from Cowden Hall room 111. Please do NOT put cash in the lockbox.

Payment through Paypal

Registration form must be filled out first. Use this method if you chose to pay through PayPal at a later date after you have registered.

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