Franklin Music Academy

While we were knee-deep in recitals last week, we quietly celebrated being featured in VoyageAustin. We were grateful for the opportunity to share a little of the story behind Franklin Music Academy, but decided to wait until our birthday on June 4th to share it with everyone.

What started as two people wanting more freedom, purpose, and autonomy over how music education should feel has grown into something much bigger than we ever imagined. Over the years, we’ve watched shy students become confident performers, families become lifelong friends, and music become a lasting part of so many students’ lives.

At Franklin Music Academy, our goal has never been to create professional musicians. We believe in the power of music to preserve culture, pass on tradition, and develop amateur artists who feel inspired to play music for a lifetime.

As we celebrate another year, we're especially grateful for every family, student, instructor, and supporter who has been part of this journey. Thank you for allowing us to do work that feels meaningful every single day. ❤️

Read the full feature here:
https://voyageaustin.com/interview/life-work-with-shani-montique-ahmad-of-austin

Life & Work with Shani Montique-Ahmad of Austin Today we’d like to introduce you to Shani Montique-Ahmad. Hi Shani, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.Franklin Music Academy really came out of necessity, purpose, and a desire for autonomy. We both realized pretty early on that we were not fulfilled working within systems where...

Most people overestimate what they can do in a week and underestimate what they can do in a few years.

The secret is usually less exciting than we want it to be:
just keep showing up.

Our last and final set of pianists will be performing mostly traditonal and classical pieces this weekend in our Spring Recital. Can't wait to see them perform!