Asheville Music School summer music camps
Early Bird Registration Now Open! Click the link and pay your deposit today to receive 10% off summer camps.
Asheville Music School Summer Camp Early Bird VIP Enrollment, January 2 – January 31
Pay a $150 deposit for a summer music camp at Asheville Music School and receive 10% off the total camp cost, and get VIP access to camp enrollment 1 week before dates are released to the public. Exact dates and camp offering to be announced in mid January.
AMS summer music camps, ages 4-18, include: Rock Camps, Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camps, Ukulele Camp, Jazz Camp, Music Explorations, Song Circle Voice Camp, Appalachian Music Camp, and Open Jam Camp.
Summer music camps at Asheville Music School are a great way to begin your musical journey, enhance your skills, or even try a new instrument. Students will learn music in a fun, supportive, team-oriented environment in small or large groups. Camps run Mon-Fri, half day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) or full day (9am-4pm). Cost: $210-$385. Email info@ashevillemusicschool.org for more info.
Summer 2025 Camps
Appalachian Music Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 8-15, for acoustic string instruments.
Led by Paul Stroebel and Jason McCoy
Ukulele Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 7-10, instrument required.
Led by Andy John & Melanie Ida Chopko
Pre-Teen Pop Rock Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 9-13, some experience helpful but not mandatory.
Led by Melanie Ida Chopko and Mary Steinbrecher.
Rock Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 10-18, some experience helpful.
Led by Andy John & Ryan Kijanka
Music Explorations, 2 sessions, 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, ages 4-7 – held at Trinity United Methodist Church in West Asheville.
Led by Sage Christie and Lyle DeVitry
Music Explorations, 9am-12pm, ages 4-6 – held at Trinity United Methodist Church in West Asheville.
Led by Melanie Ida Chopko and Emily Songster
Song Circle Voice Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 8-11.
Led by Rachel Hansbury
Jazz Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 13-18, instrument required. Held at Trinity United Methodist Church in West Asheville.
Led by Andy John & Ryan Kijanka
Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 5-12, instrument required.
Led by Paul Stroebel & Holley Ross
Beginner Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 4-8, instrument required.
Led by Paul Stroebel & Holley Ross
Open Jam Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 9-16, instrument required.
Led by Mary Steinbrecher
Payment Policy
- 50% deposits are due one month prior to start of camp.
- Full payments are due no later than 2 weeks prior to start of camp.
- After May 24, 2026 there are no refunds, except in the form of camp credit (to be applied in 2026 or 2027)
- Payments can be made online (see PAY links in camp descriptions below), or mail check to 10 Ridgelawn Rd., Asheville, NC 28806 and include student name and camp name.
Discounts Available. Contact Executive Director Ryan Reardon to inquire: ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org
- AMS member; $10 discount
- Multiple siblings; $50 discount for 2nd child
- Scholarships are available CLICK OR TAP HERE.
Go to our YouTube Channel to see our past summer campers in action.
Scholarships Available
Financial need-based scholarships are available for Summer Music Camps. Download application here:
