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Classes & Workshops

Asheville Music School offers private lessons, group classes, workshops, summer camps, and student bands

Private Music Lessons

AMS teachers offer private lessons to students of all ages and skill levels (adults included) on a wide range of instruments. Online and in-person lessons are available. Here’s how to get started:
  1. Fill out the New Student Inquiry form and let us know what you’re interested in.
  2. Our experienced staff will match you with an appropriate teacher. If you have a specific teacher in mind, let us know on the inquiry form.
  3. One of our teachers will contact you asap to discuss lessons. Keep an eye on your email and phone.
  4. After your first lesson, should you decide to continue, we will ask you to become a member of Asheville Music School, which includes annual membership dues of just $65.

Group Classes 2026


Adult Ukulele Level 2, for Experienced Players

Taught by: Madelyn Ilana
Fridays, April 17 – May 29
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

$200

This class is designed for ukulele players who already have a basic foundation on the instrument and are ready to continue building confidence, technique, and musicality. Over the course of 7 weeks, we’ll deepen our skills through more varied strumming patterns, introductory fingerpicking, chord transitions, and musical phrasing, while learning new songs together in a supportive group setting.

Students will have opportunities to expand their repertoire, strengthen timing and rhythm, and develop a clearer understanding of how chords, melody, and song structure work on the ukulele. The class emphasizes practical playing, listening, and ensemble skills, with space for questions and individual growth.

Whether you’re looking to solidify your fundamentals, gain momentum in your playing, or simply enjoy making music with others, this class offers a relaxed and encouraging environment to help you progress.

Prerequisite:

Students should be comfortable with basic chords, simple strumming, and tuning their instrument.

MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE



PAST CLASSES

Adult Rock & Blues “Summer Camp”

Taught by: Dillon Young
July 21 – July 25, 2025
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
$200

Play in a band this summer! Guitar, drums, bass, keys, vocals, and more are all welcome to enroll. Minimum 1-2 months experience on your instrument.

This camp will culminate with a live performance on Friday July 25.

MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE


Adult Old-Time Jam

June 6 – July 25, 2024
Thursdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
$175
Taught by: Jason McCoy

7-week group class series @ Asheville Music School

Learn the basics of Folk/Old-Time Jam, in the style you might see at Jack of the Wood, Warren Wilson, or the Swannanoa Gathering. You’ll just need to know the basics of how to play your instrument (and you’ll need your instrument too).

Class will emphasize:

  • building repertoire of traditional songs and tunes
  • learning the roll of folk instruments in context of the ensemble
  • folk style “jam” techniques and basic improvisation to blend well with the group based on individual skill level

Novice to intermediate players welcome. This class is not suitable for total beginners.

REGISTER HERE

 

Student Bands

The AMS Sound Education Outreach program includes student rock bands, pop bands, and a fiddle group. Bands are starting to rehearse again, and are looking for new members. Learn more about our outreach bands here, and contact Executive Director Ryan Reardon for more info.

Summer Camps

Summer Camp registration begins in January. Learn about all of our camp offerings and enroll HERE.
Any questions about camp, contact studio manager Matthew Larkin:
info@ashevillemusicschool.org, or call (828) 252-6244
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