News & Events - Asheville Music School

Month-long campaign at The Whale – 6/7 kickoff

May 27, 2025 by ryanreardon

Asheville Music School rock bands at The Whale – Sat. June 7

Asheville Music School student bands Minør and Dr. Funky Squirrel, with soloist Lucia Bluebird, kick off a month-long giving campaign at The Whale. Throughout the month of June, patrons at all three locations of The Whale will be able to round up their bills to donate to nonprofit Asheville Music School. Programs that benefit include financial need-based scholarships and community outreach through the Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund.

Join the party on Saturday June 7 at The Whale in West Asheville, 3pm-5:30pm. Free, all ages, and family friendly.

Sound Lab Grand Opening – May 8

April 22, 2025 by ryanreardon

Asheville Music School hosts the grand opening of the AMS Sound Lab on Thursday May 8. As the only studio of its kind in Western NC, this essential upgrade will propel AMS into the modern era of music education, enhancing their ability to provide students with the latest tools and technologies for music production and recording.

Geert Bevin, director of Software Development at Moog Music, helped develop and conceptualize the studio. “The Sound Lab at Asheville Music School is what I dreamt of as a young music student. Having access to professional microphones, recording and mixing equipment with dedicated rooms for the artist and the sound engineer, makes it possible for any AMS student to create professional recordings and to learn how to do so. I’m excited to see and hear what our students will create.”

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Josh Blake Joins AMS Sound Lab Team

April 15, 2025 by ryanreardon

We are happy to welcome Grammy-nominated musician and producer Josh Blake to the AMS team! Josh will be teaching music production and recording in the AMS Sound Lab. more…

Adult Rock & Blues Band “Summer Camp”

March 31, 2025 by ryanreardon

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. Click for more…

Ukulele Class continues

March 27, 2025 by ryanreardon

This class is designed for ukulele players who already have a basic understanding of the instrument and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Over the course of 8 weeks, we will explore more advanced techniques, including complex strumming patterns, fingerpicking, and chord progressions. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn new songs across a variety of genres and develop a deeper understanding of music theory as it applies to the ukulele.

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Snack for a Cause! AMS + Poppy Popcorn Team up for Fundraiser

February 28, 2025 by ryanreardon

Support Asheville Music School
with a snack that gives back!
WHEN:
February 28th – March 21st

WHERE:
Visit poppyhandcraftedpopcorn.com

HOW:
Use code AMS25 at checkout beginning 2/28, and 30% of your purchase goes directly to Asheville Music School.
It’s as easy as that! All orders ship directly to you (or the lucky person you’re gifting it to)

Ordering begins on 2/28 at poppyhandcraftedpopcorn.com
Don’t forget to enter AMS25 at checkout so Asheville Music School can reach their goal!

AMS Teacher Receives Jazz Foundation Grant

February 18, 2025 by ryanreardon

Asheville Music School teacher, and pianist, Dr. Bob Strain will be recording a live album of his original jazz music in the Williams Recital Hall at Warren Wilson College on Saturday March 1st from 4 PM to 6 PM. Click for more info…

Summer Music Camp dates announced

January 27, 2025 by ryanreardon

Click the link below to learn about and register for our 2025 summer music camps! New this year – Jazz Camp.
And, back by popular demand… Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp, Rock Camp, Preteen Pop Rock Camp, Song Circle Voice Camp, Appalachian Music Camp, Ukulele Camp, and Music Explorations.

Ukulele Class – Level 2 – starts Jan. 10

December 19, 2024 by ryanreardon

We are happy to announce another adult ukulele class, led by Madelyn Ilana.

This one is a level 2 class, for players with some experience.

Jan 10 – Mar 28, 2025
Fridays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$235

Click for more info…

Fiddle Squad at Archetype – 12/13

December 9, 2024 by ryanreardon

Stop by!

Our AMS Fiddle Squad, led by Paul Stroebel, is performing live at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville on Friday December 13, 6:30pm. Come say hi!