Struggling to find high-quality, year-round arts education?

The Academy at Alabama School of the Arts exists to serve our community with music lessons for all ages and levels.

The Academy
The Academy

Who are the Instructors?

Our Instructors are undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in music. These students go through an extensive application process to be selected as Academy instructors and are supervised by Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA) music faculty. Lessons are available with ASOTA faculty by audition only. All instructors undergo background checks.

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Classes & Pricing

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30-Minute Lessons

Lessons offered in Voice, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, and Violin.

$350 for 13 weekly lessons.

Lessons are scheduled with instructor after enrollment.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own instrument and supplies.

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Beginner Class Piano

Available for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
Taught by Dr. Stephanie Archer and student assistants.

$200 for 10 weekly classes.
Thursdays from 5:00-6:00PM.

No additional purchases necessary.
Maximum enrollment of 8 students.

Questions? Contact the Director

251.442.2315 sarcher@umobile.edu
Dr. Stephanie Archer

Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Music Education