Academy For The Arts at First Baptist Church Shreveport

We are gearing up for year 10 of the Academy for the Arts at First Baptist Shreveport!

Enrollment for returning students opens August 1! New student enrollment opens August 15! We can’t wait to see everyone!

Got questions? Check out a few FAQs below 👇🏻 👇🏻

Q: How much are lessons?
A: 30 minutes =$35, 45 minutes =$53, and 60 minutes =$70

Q: How often are lessons?
A: Once per week on a designated day and time. We have times available throughout the day Monday-Friday and work with you to find the best time that fits your schedule and our teachers’ schedules.

Q: What age groups can take lessons?
A: While it depends a bit on the instrument (some aren’t suitable for younger kiddos whose hands are still developing), we accept students in Kindergarten and up! YES, adults too!

Q: Where do lessons take place?
A: First Baptist Church Shreveport, 543 Ockley Drive

Q: Are these private lessons?
A: Yes. Lessons are taught one-on-one with one of our fabulous faculty members. Parents are always welcome to join in on lessons!

Q: Is this only for FBCS students?
A: NO! We are a community arts organization. While FBCS students do have the opportunity to take lessons during their school day, we have plenty of slots available for after school lessons.

Q: How do I register?
A: Visit aftafbcs.org and click the “Register” tab.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we will be adding harmonica to our list of instruments that we teach here at AFTA!

More details to come later!

AFTA will remain closed tomorrow, January 29, due to the amount of ice still on our campus. Please stay safe and we hope to see you on Friday!

AFTA will be closed again tomorrow, January 28! Please stay safe and warm!

Calling all aspiring young actors!

We are now enrolling for our Spring 2026 Middle & High School Drama class!

🎭 Open to all students 6th-12th grades who are interested in acting!

🎭 Just $25/week!

🎭 Classes take place 4:30-5:30 on Tuesdays at 543 Ockley Drive in Shreveport!

🎭 Email [email protected] for more information or to register!

It's that time of year when gifts are on everyone's minds, and may we just say - there is no gift greater than the gift of MUSIC!

Our Spring semester begins January 5, and now is the time to register! Imagine the joy on your loved one's face (child or adult!) when they open their gift to see a semester of music lessons! How cool would that be?

Questions? Email [email protected] or message us here. We would LOVE to have you as part of our AFTA Fam this Spring!

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We celebrate you today, October birthdays! From all of us here at AFTA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May it be filled with love, cake, and music!

Practice is so important for so many things in life, including music!

Don't just rush to get through it. Take your time, and take it slow until it's right.

to our super fun Lemonade Stand recital that we had over the summer!

Recitals are a great time to celebrate all the hard work of our students and teachers!