Americana Music Academy
Teaching America’s Music
Americana Music Academy offers lessons, workshops and concerts featuring the music America plays
We are a 501c3 nonprofit arts and culture organization
Contact us today for volunteer and employment opportunities!
Banjo
Bass
Cello
Dulcimer
French Horn
Fiddle
Guitar
Mandolin
Percussion
Piano
Production
Songwriting
Slide Guitar
Trombone
Ukulele
Voice
Viola
Violin
Interested?
Instructors for all musical styles
We have an all-star cast of amazing instructors. Whether you want to learn upright bass, ukulele or how to write, produce and record your own music, we have the best resources in town to achieve your dreams!
Over 20 instructors
Hundreds of years of combined teaching experience
Virtual learning experts!
Flexible schedules and no cancellation fees
Musical Styles
In support of our mission to teach, promote and support the advancement of all forms of American roots music we offer instruction in a myriad of musical styles. Select your favorite type of music below to see find your specialized instructor!
Group Ensembles
Americana Music Academy started in 2002 as a place for the local music community to gather and we want to keep that momentum alive! We offer group ensemble classes for students of all ages
Group Classes
Group classes are an economical way to get started learning a new instrument! Join together with your musical peers of similar experience and ability to work your way to mastery!
Group classes offered in multiple instruments
Contact us to get on a list for group classes or ensembles!
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for lessons?
There are three simple ways to get more information about signing up for classes with Americana Music Academy
1. Fill out any of the forms on this website. Someone will get back to you within 48 hours (hopefully much sooner!)
2. Email us at americanamusicacademy@gmail.com
3. Call us during normal business hours at 785-830-9640. If nobody picks up, please leave a detailed message!
How much do lessons cost?
Private lessons cost $25 per 30-minute session, or $100 per month. Group lessons are significantly less expensive but AMA instrurctors need to have at least three students enroll to have a group lesson run.
Where do lessons take place?
As of March 19, 2021 all lessons at Americana Music Academy are taking place virtually unless specific plans have been made between the students and their instructor. We hope to get back to in-person lessons at our headquarters (1419 Massachusetts St in Lawrence, KS) as soon as it is safe to do so.
What protocols are in place to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus?
We have been working diligently with our board of directors and local public health authorities to design a plan to combat the spread of COVID-19. Due to the infectious nature of the virus and the nature of music instruction (playing and singing in enclosed spaces), our board of directors has suspended in-person lessons for the time being and all of our lessons are conducted remotely via videoconferencing software such as Zoom, Skype, Google MeetUp or FaceTime.
What instruments does Americana teach?
Here at Americana we're proud to teach a wide variety of instruments and musical styles, including improvisation, songwriting and production. For a complete list, please see elsewhere on the website and this list will be updated continuously as we bring more instructors on board!
Do you provide live sound options for corporate events, weddings and private shows?
Americana Music Academy has a state-of-the-art sound system that can provide any live audio that you might need for your event. Please contact us at americanamusicacademy@gmail.com for more details and to reserve your sound system and engineer.