BELMONT ACADEMY

Belmont Academy is the pre-college and community music program at Belmont University's School of Music. Our mission is to offer an environment in which students of diverse backgrounds and ages have the opportunity to explore their unique musical talents and to bring the best of themselves, their creativity, and their intellectual skills to their musical studies... Belmont Academy began in 1981 as the Piano Preparatory Department of the Belmont University School of Music and was founded by Linda Ford and Dr. Jerry Warren. In May of 1996, the University established Belmont Academy to offer lessons in all disciplines. The Academy currently offers instruction for all ages in piano, traditional and Suzuki strings, guitar, voice, and various winds, brass and percussion... The Belmont Academy office and studios are located in the Massey Performing Arts Center on Belmont University's campus. Belmont University is located approximately 3 miles south of downtown Nashville.