Welcome to YMA

Fostering education, inclusion, and teamwork through music

Programs We Offer

Offering music lessons for everyone, we believe in the joy of learning and creating music and work to break down barriers to make it accessible to all.

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Private Lessons

Discover the joy of music with private lessons tailored to your instrument of choice! Whether it’s piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, clarinet—or almost any instrument you can think of—our expert instructors are here to guide you. Open to children, teens, and adults alike, it’s never too late to start your musical journey!

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Weekday Classes

Designed for students in 1st through 12th grade, our weekday classes offer engaging group sessions in piano, percussion, wind/brass band, guitar, ukulele, and more. These classes provide a supportive environment to learn, grow, and make music with peers.

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Saturday Classes

For 1st through 12th grade students, our Saturday programs offer two tracks: String Orchestra or group piano. All students also participate in general music and modern band. To make the day even smoother, we provide packed lunches to go. It’s a vibrant mix of learning, playing, and performing together.

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Summer Music Camp

Our Summer Music Camp is a once-a-year specialty experience for rising 1st through 12th graders. Campers dive into one to two weeks of music-making with a variety of instruments and classes. Every day includes lunch, snacks, and fun community time. Each camper receives a camp t-shirt and the week ends with a joyful showcase performance for families and friends.

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How it works

1. Choose Your Program

Explore our range of offerings, including instrumental and general music education for students in 1st through 12th grade, private lessons for all ages, and our specialty Summer Music Camp program.
2. Apply and Enroll

Complete our easy online application to secure your spot. During enrollment, you’ll have the option to apply for financial aid to ensure affordability.
3. Apply for Financial Aid (if needed)

Submit a straightforward financial aid application, reviewed privately by our committee. We do not report your information to any external organizations or government bodies. Our goal is to provide sliding-scale tuition and scholarships to ensure excellent music education is accessible for everyone.
4. Attend Classes or Lessons

Join your scheduled classes, lessons, or band sessions. Our expert teaching artists will help you develop skills, creativity, and confidence.
5. Practice, Grow, Perform, Celebrate

Take what you’ve learned and practice with intention to build your skills. Watch yourself grow, then showcase your progress through recitals, concerts, and community performances. Celebrate your achievements as part of a supportive musical community!

Pricing

*Please note that these prices do NOT reflect any financial aid or scholarships you may qualify for.

Schedule of Events

Summer Camp Starts

June 16

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Fall Semester Begins

September 6, 2025

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Winter Concert Series

December 2025

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Who We Are

At Young Musicians of Alamance (YMA), we believe that true musicianship begins with the development of the whole person. Rooted in neuroscience-based research, our programs nurture creativity, confidence, and personal growth while fostering a deep, intuitive understanding of music. We teach music as a language, emphasizing listening, movement, and audiation as the foundation for lifelong musical engagement, built upon the principles of Music Learning Theory by Edwin Gordon.

YMA primarily serves students in 1st through 12th grade, with private lessons available for learners of all ages. Our offerings include group classes, ensemble opportunities, and our innovative (Not Just) Rock Band Coaching, which explores genres like Latin, jazz, funk, pop, rock, and more. We are proud to collaborate with world-class artists like Mark Wood and Victor Wooten, who share our commitment to holistic education and transformative experiences.

Accessibility is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that no one should be excluded from high-quality music education due to financial limitations. Anyone can apply for financial aid, and we work closely with families to ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate.

Through our comprehensive approach, we aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community where music is a pathway to empowerment, self-discovery, and lifelong joy in music.

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