The Music Academy of North Carolina

The Music Academy of North Carolina We welcome all ages, abilities and backgrounds to join our dynamic community of music lovers!

The Music Academy was founded in 1982 by Dr. Ivan Battle in response to the need for a community music school that offered exceptional music education in a structured, well-paced course of study. Starting out with just three teachers and 20 students, today MANC has over 35 instructors and almost 1,000 students from the Piedmont and surrounding areas. In order to both reflect and serve the communit

y and the state, The Music Academy offers a comprehensive, culturally diverse curriculum including classical study, jazz education, folk/bluegrass lessons, gospel piano, rock music, Latino music, and early childhood music. The positive response to this more diverse offering has resulted in increased diversity among teachers, students, and volunteers who more truly represent the rich mix of cultures of the Piedmont.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 6:30-8:30COLLECTIVE GROOVE — Fun Musical Meetups for Adults!Come on out to this FREE community ev...
09/10/2026

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 6:30-8:30
COLLECTIVE GROOVE — Fun Musical Meetups for Adults!

Come on out to this FREE community event. Make friends and connect through music. Mingle, float between sessions, and enjoy being part of this creative space. Scroll through to learn more about the three sessions we're hosting, led by our talented faculty.

Bring your friends, and let's make this a big success so we can continue to host this free event! We'd love a headcount; please RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18KUFlH6xdLjuLIjAfIz1F86tM8YxsdMj7kNTZZrPBoE

MANC STUDENTS: Don't forget to register for the Prelude to MANCFest by 9/16 so you can get a jump-start on your goals th...
09/09/2026

MANC STUDENTS: Don't forget to register for the Prelude to MANCFest by 9/16 so you can get a jump-start on your goals through performing and feedback.

GREENSBORO COMMUNITY: Our students and faculty will be celebrating their talents through an outdoor concert on Saturday, 9/26. Come listen to some fantastic music!

The Beginning Piano Program is for kids ages 5-7. Over the fall and spring semesters, the students receive a 45-minute ...
09/08/2026

The Beginning Piano Program is for kids ages 5-7. Over the fall and spring semesters, the students receive a 45-minute group class and a 15-minute private lesson each week.

The group class concentrates on topics such as note reading, counting, rhythm, ear training, sight reading, and musical expression through games, movement, and ensemble playing. The small group setting encourages teamwork, listening, and creativity, helping each child build confidence and musical skills from the very first lesson. During the weekly private lesson, students will receive more individualized coaching to further develop these concepts.

This instruction plan focuses on a natural approach to the keyboard to develop fluency in reading and musicianship. Register at musicacademync.org

We're jammin'. Hope you like jammin' too.So much fun this month. All for free. We want a packed house, so bring your fri...
09/05/2026

We're jammin'. Hope you like jammin' too.

So much fun this month. All for free. We want a packed house, so bring your friends and come on out!

Learn more about each at musicacademync.org

Do you know how many times we've heard, "I wish I had continued piano lessons" or "I wish I had learned to play the pian...
09/04/2026

Do you know how many times we've heard, "I wish I had continued piano lessons" or "I wish I had learned to play the piano"? Now's the time for wishes to come true.

Adults — RECREATIONAL piano is just that — for fun. It's a time to learn, yes. But also, a time to make friends, relax, laugh, enjoy familiar tunes, and tap into that creativity you've been yearning for.

Classes are on Saturdays at 1:00p starting October 3. Sign up at musicacademync.org

Round up your friends and join us on September 15th from 6:30p to 8:30p for Collective Groove — FREE fun musical meetups...
09/03/2026

Round up your friends and join us on September 15th from 6:30p to 8:30p for Collective Groove — FREE fun musical meetups for adults!

This program was created for adults to have a space (The Music Academy!) to gather and build community around music. We have three unique sessions — a multi-instrument jam, a songwriting workshop, and a jazz concert viewing & discussion.

Find out more and RSVP at musicacademync.org

This session, we're digging into three classics that every jazz musician should have in their back pocket: Cole Porter's...
09/02/2026

This session, we're digging into three classics that every jazz musician should have in their back pocket: Cole Porter's "Night and Day," Sonny Rollins' "Oleo," and Milt Jackson's "Bag's Groove." We'll talk a little about each tune before we dive in.

And here's the sweetener: attend all four fall jazz workshops (9/13, 10/11, 11/8,12/13), and you'll be entered to win a 45-minute private jazz lesson. Consistency has never sounded so good!

We have several learning opportunities for both kids and adults!Sign up at musicacademync.org
09/02/2026

We have several learning opportunities for both kids and adults!
Sign up at musicacademync.org

We're so excited for our inaugural Collective Groove! Adults — this is for YOU... a time to gather, a space to build com...
08/29/2026

We're so excited for our inaugural Collective Groove! Adults — this is for YOU... a time to gather, a space to build community, and of course, music. Mark your calendars and gather your friends for a night of playing, writing, and discussing MUSIC Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30!

Read more about each session and RSVP at musicacademync.org

Our jazz workshops are back for the fall, and we have an exciting new promo — attend all four FREE workshops (9/13, 10/1...
08/27/2026

Our jazz workshops are back for the fall, and we have an exciting new promo — attend all four FREE workshops (9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13), and be entered to win a 45-min private lesson!

Our September workshop is a refresher on some jazz basics. It's going to be a fun, get-in-the-groove jam session. Get a head start by checking out these tunes: "Night and Day", "Oleo", and "Bag's Groove".

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1327 Beaman Place
Greensboro, NC
27408

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13363798748

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