Madison Street
The Madison Street Music & Arts Academy
Our webpage is currently being updated for Spring 2021.
Registration for Spring 2021 will open on December 1, 2020.
Lessons/Classes will begin the week of January 18, 2021.
Read our updated Policies & Procedures/COVID-19 Guidance for Fall 2020.
Click Below for Information About
Private Lessons & Tuition Rates for Fall 2020
The Pre-College & Adult Program
Group Lessons & Classes for Fall 2020
Music & Culture Classes for Adults for Fall 2020
In Their Own Words: Slave Life & the Power of Spirituals
The Reduced-Rate Tuition Program
Our Partner - Clarksville Youth Enrichment Program
Music & Arts Academy Facebook Page Information
About the Academy
Founded in 2012, The Madison Street Music & Arts Academy is the musical home of over 200 students and families and is dedicated to providing superior musical training to students, regardless of socio-economic status, as well as to contributing to the musical culture of the Clarksville environs. Through performance and classroom instruction, numerous ensemble venues, concerts, and recitals given by faculty and students, The Madison Street Music & Arts Academy encourages the development and nurturing of each student’s musical capabilities.
403 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
For more information or for questions regarding our program, please email Rev. Jared Wilson, Director.
Registration for Fall Semester 2020 is now closed.
Registration for Spring 2021 will begin on December 1, 2020.
The In-Person Program
A traditional fourteen-week semester
meeting on site.
Tuition:
30 Minute Lessons - $315
45 Minute Lessons - $472
60 Minute Lessons - $630
Lessons begin the week of August 31
and conclude on December 13.
There is a $10 registration fee per student/per instrument.
Be sure to read our Policies & Procedures to learn how COVID-19 may affect The In-Person Program.
Lessons offered for
the following instruments
Keyboard
Piano
Organ
Woodwind
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Oboe
Bassoon
Brass
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium/Tuba
Strings
Violin
Viola
Cello
Guitar
Percussion
Drums
Voice
for students in grades 5 and up
The Virtual Academy
Virtual lessons via an online learning platform
Two six-week mini semesters:
Fall A - Begins the week of August 31
Fall B - Begins the week of October 26
Tuition:
$135 for each six-week mini semester
Students may register for one OR
both mini semesters.
All lessons are 30 minutes in length.
There is a $10 registration fee per student/per instrument
Lessons offered for
the following instruments
Keyboard
Piano
Woodwind
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Oboe
Bassoon
Brass
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium/Tuba
Strings
Violin
Viola
Cello
Guitar
Voice
for students in grades 5 and up
The Pre-College & Adult Program
A fourteen-week semester that may meet on site
or virtually (depending on instructor)
Designed for students in grades 7-12 and adults who are non-beginners, the Pre-College & Adult Program offers students the opportunity to study with highly-trained, renowned musicians who are all faculty members in the Department of Music at Austin Peay State University.
Tuition:
30 Minute Lessons - $472
45 Minute Lessons - $709
60 Minute Lessons - $945
Lessons begin the week of August 31 and conclude on December 13.
There is a $10 registration fee per student/per instrument.
Be sure to read our Polices & Procedures to learn how COVID-19 may affect The Pre-College & Adult Program.
Lessons offered for
the following instruments
Keyboard
Piano
Organ
Harpsichord
Brass
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Tuba
Strings
Violin
Guitar
Suzuki at Madison Street
The Suzuki Method is based on how children learn to speak and use language. The main components of the method include starting children young, active parental involvement, repetition, positive reinforcement, memory training, and learning to play with other students.
Tuition covers fourteen (14) one-on-one individualized lessons, twelve (12) group classes, Suzuki parent training, and the Nurtured by Love book.
Suzuki students have the opportunity to participate in the following:
Group concerts
The Halloween group class costume contest
Play Downs at Vanderbilt & Belmont Universities
Christmas caroling at the library
Solo recitals
Community events (farmers market, nursing home, public library)
Suzuki families may choose to attend Suzuki summer camps around the country
where students will make life-long friends and connections on their musical journey.
Group class is a way for students to:
Play together in a safe, supportive environment
Listen to their peers
Practice performing
Review and practice concepts from lessons
Explore areas of music theory, music history, improvisation, leading, and composing
Play games/activities like "Hide the Rosin," "Up Like a Rocket," and "Witch's Dance."
Suzuki instruction is currently offered for the violin and viola. For more information about our program or to observe a Suzuki lesson or Group Class in action, please email our Suzuki Program Director, Andrew Bailey, at andrewbailey.violin@gmail.com
Tuition:
30 minute lessons + Group Class - $455
45 minute lessons + Group Class - $612
60 minute lessons + Group Class - $770
For non-Suzuki students who would like to attend Suzuki group classes - $125
Group Lessons and Classes
Kindermusik
Recognized as one of Kindermusik's Top-Programs, we are pleased to offer this program for children from birth through age 7.
Under the direction of Dr. Abby Haake, our Kindermusik program is dedicated to using the power of music to help children grow during the years most critical to brain development.
For information about current class offerings, please visit the Kindermusik website.
Music for Little Mozarts
A ten-week course designed for children (ages 4-6) that provides a comprehensive approach to musical learning, using the piano.
Students are introduced to new musical concepts and the performance of pieces at the piano.
The story of Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse™ sets the stage for music study at the beginning and continues throughout the course.
Classes are scheduled at a time convenient for participants.
Tuition: $150
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Abby Haake
Partner Piano
Partner Piano is a twelve-week course designed for students (ages 7 & up) that provides an inviting, holistic approach to piano instruction.
In the group lesson, two to four students work together to learn rhythm, pitch, musical terms, and notation, using a variety of activities.
Classes are scheduled at a time convenient for participants.
Tuition: $180
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: David Goldblatt
Piano for Adult Beginners
Piano for Adult Beginners is a twelve-week course designed for adult beginners that covers basic music notation and rhythm reading.
Students will be able to play simple melodies and primary chords by the end of the course.
Classes are scheduled at a time convenient for participants.
Tuition: $180
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Jared Wilson
Group Ukulele
Group Ukulele is an eight-week course designed for young, beginning students ages 7 through 12.
The course will cover the basics of the instrument and music fundamentals.
Students will learn fingerboard knowledge, music notation, strumming, basic techniques, and chords.
Classes are scheduled at a time convenient for participants.
Tuition: $75 per student
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes will begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Tyler Spuzzillo
Group Guitar
Group Guitar is an eight-week course designed for students ages 12 and up.
The course will cover the basics of the instrument and music fundamentals.
Students will learn fingerboard knowledge, music notation, strumming, basic techniques, and chords.
Classes are scheduled at a time convenient for participants.
Tuition: $120
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes will begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Tyler Spuzzillo
Djembe Drum Karate
Designed for elementary school students in grades 2 and up, this ten-week course will take students on an incredible journey to become a Djembe Drum Ninja.
Utilizing musical vocabulary and various percussion techniques, students will learn the basics of rhythm and musicianship.
Classes are scheduled at a time convenient for participants. Drums are provided.
Tuition: $150
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Abby Haake
Interactive Music Theory
Designed for students of all ages, this eight-week course will help students learn how to read, write, and understand how music works in a short time.
The course is meant to address the needs of all students, from total beginners to advanced students who are already working at or near college level.
This is an excellent college prep or review course.
Classes are scheduled at a time convenient for participants.
Tuition: $120
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Jared Wilson
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, flexibility and coordination.
It enhances performance, removes performance barriers, and is a valued tool not only for actors, dancers, and musicians, but also for non-artists looking to
heighten and refine kinesthetic sensitivity. For musicians, in particular, this offers the performer control which is fluid and lively rather than rigid.
This 8-week course is open for anyone interested in experiencing and deepening body and mind awareness.
With the tools of body mapping, students will improve upon day-to-day activities, whether in musical performance/practice,
yoga, physical exercise, sitting in front of a computer, or simply doing household chores.
Tuition: $120
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Classes are held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and begin the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Simone Parker
Music & Culture Classes for Adults
Music and good health are powerful partners.
Cumulative research continues to show that listening, enjoying and learning about music contributes to emotional health, social interaction, and brain and memory function.
We know that for adults, music and music education lower anxiety and increase positive viewpoints and community engagement.
Our Music and Culture classes for adults are dedicated to enjoying music together, viewing great ensembles and musicians,
and discovering “access points” into the world of music.
Symphony 101
See and hear wonderful classical music all from the comfort of your home.
This six-week virtual course (via Zoom) will explore the beginnings and evolution of the symphonic age, while hearing some of the most enjoyable works ever created.
Discover the composers’ thinking, private life, career path, and inspiration, and see the riveting performances of some of the greatest musicians of our era.
Tuition: $65
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Class begins the week of September 7.
INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Bailey
In Their Own Words: Slave Life & the Power of Spirituals
Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Eileen Guenther, Professor Emerita at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C.,
this six-week, virtual course (via Zoom) will place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives.
Students will weave a succinct history of “America’s original sin” into an examination of the role of singing and religion in slave life
and directly correlate slave testimonies to the themes of Spirituals.
Tuition: $65
There is a $10 registration fee per student.
Class begins the week of October 19.
INSTRUCTOR: Jared Wilson
The Reduced-Rate Tuition Program
Applications for Reduced-Rate Tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year is now open. Click below to apply.
The Madison Street Music & Arts Academy is strongly committed to offering subsidized rates to families whose children might otherwise not be able to experience our award-winning music and arts program. Reduced-Rate Tuition of 80% is available for private instruction on a limited basis for students who meet certain income eligibility requirements.
Please note, due to our limited funding for this program, awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis, and only apply to tuition for 30-minute private lessons.
Our Partner
CLARKSVILLE YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
The Academy is pleased to be in partnership with Clarksville Youth Enrichment Programs (CYEP)–an innovative program that provides interactive and creative classes and experiences aimed at increasing academic success.
Housed at the same location as The Academy, Clarksville Youth Enrichment programs offers a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities.
Awards & Honors
The Madison Street Music & Arts Academy was the recipient of the 2016 Community Service Award from the Acuff Circle of Excellence – Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University.
The Academy’s unique role as a Parish-based Community School attracted national attention when Yale University invited Academy Director, Rev. Jared Wilson, to present on the work and mission of the Academy through Yale University’s Institute for Sacred Music.
As one of only three programs in the country chosen to present at Yale, Rev. Wilson has since partnered with the university in offering workshops on Parish-based Music Schools throughout the United States.