Below are answers to common questions about music lessons in Knoxville at Knoxville Academy of Music. If you need additional information, please contact our office.
Yes. Our faculty includes formally trained musicians, experienced performers, and dedicated educators. Lessons are personalized to each student’s goals and learning style.
Meet our team on our Teachers page.
We welcome students as young as four years old. For ages 4 to 7, we strongly recommend beginning with our KidzRock program before transitioning to private lessons.
Yes. We teach adults of all experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced musicians refining technique.
Parents are welcome to observe, especially for younger students. As students grow, they often benefit from greater independence.
We are happy to help students explore different instruments to find the right fit.
Lessons are held weekly and continue year-round following a 48-lesson academic year. Some months may include three or five lessons, but tuition remains consistent each month for convenience.
Breaks are scheduled around major holidays including Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and Winter Break. Our full calendar is available online.
View the Academy Calendar.
Lessons may be rescheduled with advance notice. Rescheduling options and applicable fees are outlined in your Enrollment Agreement.
Enrollment is ongoing month-to-month. Written notice is required for cancellation. Early withdrawal terms are detailed in the Enrollment Agreement.
The Academy Membership is an optional, month-to-month add-on available to enrolled families. Membership benefits are provided in addition to regular tuition and do not replace lesson enrollment or tuition obligations.
Membership fees are billed monthly with tuition and are non-refundable.
Membership billing and benefits begin on the next regular billing date following enrollment. Fees are not prorated, and benefits do not apply retroactively.
Once credits are used, standard reschedule fees apply.
Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours' notice are forfeited. Reschedule credits may not be used for same-day or under-24-hour cancellations.
Members receive priority booking access for available Academy break-week makeup lesson times. Priority access does not guarantee availability.
Members receive 15 percent off Academy-run workshops after two consecutive active months of membership. Discounts apply only while membership remains active.
Each enrolled student may receive one personalized Academy recital shirt per recital, provided membership has been active for at least three consecutive months before the recital and remains active at the time of the recital.
If lessons are placed on an approved Lesson Hold, Academy Membership is automatically paused. No membership fees are charged, and benefits are suspended during the hold period. Membership resumes when lessons resume.
Memberships may be canceled with at least 7 days’ notice before the next billing date. Membership fees already billed are non-refundable. Canceling Membership does not cancel lesson enrollment or tuition.
The Academy reserves the right to update membership policies with advance notice.
A $75 enrollment fee is required for new students to reserve a weekly lesson time. Siblings receive 50% off the enrollment fee.
Yes. A $50 annual administrative fee is billed per student on each enrollment anniversary.
For full tuition details, visit our Lesson Pricing page.
Call us at 865-675-1655 or visit our Get Started page.