Studies have shown that everyone has a musical brain- yes, even YOU!!
Music is everywhere and in almost everything we do - it is a natural part of our being. Your heartbeat is one of the most natural beats to exist and many of the things we do throughout our day, are done to our own rhythm on top of that inner beat (like chewing gum, brushing our teeth, chopping vegetables, etc....).

.Did you know that many tribal cultures don't even have a word for "musician"? Music is such and integral part of their society, that everyone is a musician - from very young to very old, everybody participates in one way or another. The Community Music School strives to make this possible for everyone in Athens and the surrounding communities - whether it be private lessons, group classes, early childhood classes, adult classes and ensembles, concerts or performance opportunities you are looking for.

We have all heard about the studies claiming that music makes you smarter. Music may or may not actually make you smarter but it does teach and utilize life skills that will help you succeed in all areas of life including patience, perseverence, self-evaluation, time-management, physical dexterity, discipline, humility, short-term and long-term goal setting and acheivement, as well as listening and observational skills. These are skills necessary to be successful in any profession! In addition to improving these life-skills, music is one of the only disciplines to engage multiple portions of the brain at the same time. Unlike many of our day to day activities, music is such a universal stimulant that all areas of the brain become engaged and active even when we are just listening to music. The effect on the brain becomes much greater when we begin to experience and actively participate in music. Everyone can benefit from this stimulation regardless of age, occupation, musical experience, physical dexterity, health, economic status,or intelligence. So, music certainly keeps our brain healthy and active, which probably makes us healthier and happier and by consequence, just might make us smarter!!

The Community Music School aims to serve everyone in the community including newborns, school children, college students, adults, and retirees. We strive to create classes and programs to involve students of all ages in an affordable, relaxed environment. It is not our goal to create musical prodigies but to meet you wherever you may be in your musical career and lead you to wherever your musical goals may take you. You do not need to have any prior musical experience or knowledge to participate in the Community Music School. While most of our programs center around classical training, we are glad to incoporate jazz, pop, blues, or any other style of music you may enjoy.

Please browse the pages to the right for a class that might interest you or your family. In addition to the classes, private lessons on any instrument are also open to ALL ages.