Asheville Music School

Asheville Music School Private music lessons in Asheville since 1996. Student bands, classes, camps, scholarships, outreach. These are professional teachers who want to teach.

Asheville Music School is a nonprofit community school for anyone who wishes to study music. We’ve been making music since 1996, and now have over 400 students with 35 instructors teaching music lessons and classes every week. We are currently enrolling students from beginner to advanced skill levels for private music lessons. Our students range from age four to young adult and those well into ret

irement. We teach all styles and levels and have at least two optional recitals a year in our own in-house performance space. Daytime music lessons are conveniently offered for homeschoolers and adults. In 2012 we started our first summer camp series, wherein students learn to make music with one another in fun and supportive ensemble settings. Once our students have some experience on their respective instruments, they have the ability to join one of our student performing ensembles in our Sound Education Outreach program. These ensembles perform outreach concerts to people in need at such places like the ABCCM Veteran’s Restoration Quarters, Chunn’s Cove Assisted Living Center, and more. They also perform concerts at venues such as The Orange Peel, and festivals such as Downtown After 5 and Barnaroo Music Festival. Our instructors are brought on board not only because they are gifted performers, but because they have demonstrated quality teaching and superior knowledge in music. No matter what you want to play, from Bach to bebop to Bob Dylan, we have instructors who can teach you how to play like the pros. We offer private music lessons, convenient hours and the best instructors in the area. Instruments include piano, guitar, violin, cello, bass, voice, saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone, drums, percussion, and much more!

05/22/2026

"Car Wash" cover by Asheville Rockestra.
Asheville Music School's Rockestra debuted on April 30, 2026 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. Here is the 28 piece band performing "Car Wash" by Rose Royce, released in 1976. The entire evening, Sound Effects Benefit Concert, celebrated music released in 1976, with proceeds benefiting nonprofit organization Asheville Music School (AMS). The band included students from AMS bands Minør and Dr. Funky Squirrel, as well as Lucia Bluebird, and many other Asheville Music School teachers and students.

We are now auditioning for our flagship student band Minør! 4 spots - guitar, bass, keys, and vocals. Email outreach@ash...
05/19/2026

We are now auditioning for our flagship student band Minør! 4 spots - guitar, bass, keys, and vocals. Email [email protected] to inquire.
Alec Fehl Ryan Kijanka

04/29/2026

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors! This Thursday 4/30 is our big Spring fundraiser - Asheville Rockestra - Celebrating 1976 - Sound Effects Benefit Concert at The Orange Peel, presented by First Bank. Please support these local businesses who support us! Gemelli Restaurant, Strada Italiano, Scorch Fitness, DPA, Likewise Commercial Real Estate, Henco Reprographics, Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria, Limones.

c u at the Peel!

04/23/2026

Don’t Fear The Reaper, released in 1976. Of course we’re going to play it! How could we not. Come see the debut of Asheville Rockestra - Celebrating 1976, April 30 at - Sound Effects Benefit Concert raising funds for music scholarships and outreach.

04/17/2026

Sounds Effects Benefit Concert on April 30 features the debut of Asheville Rockestra, playing songs from 1976, and our teachers playing Stevie Wonder’s Song In The Key Of Life. Don’t miss it! Raising funds for music education in WNC.

Adult Guitar Class with starts April 22. Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am, 6-week series. All skill levels welcome - just brin...
04/14/2026

Adult Guitar Class with starts April 22. Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am, 6-week series. All skill levels welcome - just bring your guitar and willingness to learn! Sign up at AshevilleMusicSchool.org.

04/05/2026

Asheville Rockestra, with members of Minør and working on “Breakdown.” Tom Petty’s self-titled debut album was released in 1976 - 50 years ago! It still sounds fresh and new. Lots of other great hits from ‘76 coming to on April 30 for our Sound Effects Benefit Concert. Ticket link in bio.

Our big Spring fundraiser, Sound Effects, is coming soon! April 30 at The Orange Peel. Asheville Rockestra is our newest...
03/27/2026

Our big Spring fundraiser, Sound Effects, is coming soon! April 30 at The Orange Peel. Asheville Rockestra is our newest creation, made up of advanced students from bands Minør and playing all songs from 1976. Get your tickets!

02/02/2026

Summer Music Camps at Asheville Music School include Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings camps, Video Game Camp, rock and jazz camps, and much more!

Summer Music Camps - registration is OPEN! New this year: Video Game Music Camp and Song Studio Voice Camp. Inquire and ...
02/02/2026

Summer Music Camps - registration is OPEN! New this year: Video Game Music Camp and Song Studio Voice Camp. Inquire and register online: https://www.ashevillemusicschool.org/summer-camps/

Here are all of our 2026 camp offerings:

June 22-26: Ukulele Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 7-10, instrument required. Held at Trinity United in West Asheville.
Led by Andy John & Melanie Ida Chopko

June 22-26: Pre-Teen Pop Rock Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 9-13, some experience helpful but not mandatory.
Led by Mary Steinbrecher & Bryce Robertson

June 29-July 3: Rock Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 10-18, some experience helpful.
Led by Andy John & Ryan Kijanka

June 29-July 3: Music Explorations, 2 sessions; 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, ages 4-7 – held at Trinity United in West Asheville.
Led by Melanie Ida Chopko & Emily Songster

July 6-10: Video Game Music Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 8-14.
Led by Mary Steinbrecher

July 13-17: Song Circle Voice Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 8-11.
Led by Rachel Hansbury

July 13-17: Song Studio Voice Camp, 1pm-4pm, ages 12-14.
Led by Rachel Hansbury

July 20-24: Music Explorations, 9am-12pm, ages 4-6. Held at Trinity United in West Asheville.
Led by Melanie Ida Chopko & Nic Jenkins

July 20-24: Beginner Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 4-8, instrument required.
Led by Paul Stroebel & Holley Ross

July 27-31: Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 5-12, instrument required.
Led by Paul Stroebel & Holley Ross

Aug 3-7: Jazz Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 13-18, instrument required.
Led by Andy John.

Aug 3-7: Appalachian Music Camp, 1pm-4pm, ages 8-15, for acoustic string instruments.
Led by Paul Stroebel & Jason McCoy

Aug 10-14: Open Jam Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 9-16, instrument required.
Led by Mary Steinbrecher

Ryan Kijanka Rachel Hansbury Holley Ross Asheville Music Flyer AVLtoday Arts AVL Summer Camp Marketing Support Group

Summer Music Camp listings and registration for 2024 available now. Asheville Music School offers music camps for all skill levels, ages 4-18. Students in will learn music in a fun, supportive, team-oriented environment.

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10 Ridgelawn Road
Asheville, NC
28806

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18282526244

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