Group Classes

Small-group classes for young beginners. Kids make friends, learn the basics, and perform on stage, with a keyboard or ukulele in hand from the very first class.

High Five Piano

Ages 6 to 8Saturdays, 3 to 3:45pmTaught by Edie Taylor

Beginner group piano with 4 to 5 kids per group. No piano experience needed, and no keyboard needed at home.

What kids do

  • Learn finger numbers, the keys, and real songs
  • Play on their own keyboard in class
  • Take home a paper keyboard, a song book, and game cards to keep playing between classes

2027 sessions

  • Winter: Jan 2 to Feb 6 (6 classes), $135
  • Spring: Apr 10 to May 29
  • Summer: Jun 19 to Aug 14 (no class Jul 3)
  • Fall: Sep 11 to Nov 6 (no class Oct 16)

$179 per 8-week session

The performance

Winter and Summer groups perform at the KAM recitals, and each child plays one short piece. Spring and Fall end with a family showcase in the last class.

Good to know

  • Younger siblings of current students get 10% off
  • Paid in one payment at registration
  • No enrollment or annual fee
  • Parents are welcome to watch

Uke 101

Ages 8 to 12Saturdays, 1:30 to 2:15pmTaught by Caden Hughes

Beginner group ukulele with 4 to 5 kids per group. Kids play a real song in the very first class. A great start for kids curious about guitar.

What kids do

  • Learn chords, strums, and real songs
  • Get a song book and weekly practice pages
  • Practice at home about 4 days a week

2027 sessions

  • Winter: Jan 2 to Feb 6 (6 classes), $135
  • Spring: Mar 20 to May 8
  • Summer: Jun 26 to Aug 21 (no class Jul 3)
  • Fall: Sep 11 to Nov 6 (no class Oct 16)

$179 per 8-week session

Every child needs a uke

Ukuleles go home so kids can practice between classes. Bring your own, or get the KAM ukulele kit for $89 plus tax. It comes with a gig bag, strap, tuner, spare strings, and picks.

The performance

Winter and Summer groups play a song together at the KAM recitals. Spring and Fall end with a family showcase. After Uke 101, kids can move up to Uke 102.

How Sign-Ups Work

  • Winter sign-ups open November 9 and close December 26.
  • Spring sign-ups open February 14. They close March 13 for Uke 101 and April 3 for High Five Piano.
  • Each group needs at least 4 kids. If a group doesn't fill, we'll let you know a week before it starts, with a full refund or a spot in the next session.
  • Full groups have a waitlist.
  • Younger siblings of current students get 10% off.
  • Group classes can't be made up.
  • Ready for more? Students who start private lessons within 30 days of finishing their class have the $50 enrollment fee waived.

Knoxville Academy of Music

165 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37934
865-675-1655 (call or text)
info@knoxvilleacademyofmusic.com

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Hours

Mon to Thu: 11am to 9pm
Friday: 11am to 8pm
(weekday lessons begin at 12pm)
Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm

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