Fine Arts Academy
Providing music lessons in Opelika/Auburn where Christ is honored and students are challenged and inspired to develop their God-given talents for the glory and service of God.
The Fine Arts Academy provides opportunities for private and/or group lessons. Lessons are offered in the areas of piano, voice, guitar, brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Our experienced instructors are highly qualified in their individual areas. A comfortable waiting area is provided for parents with closed-circuit TV of all lesson rooms, free Wi-Fi, coffee and bottled water. We encourage parents to stay during lessons in this room in case of emergencies, and because there is no supervision of students before or after lessons.
Private Music Instruction
(for all 3 semesters of 2026)
Music instruction is adapted to the development and progress of each student. Lessons are offered for 30, 45 and 60 minutes. An annual non-refundable registration fee of $35 must accompany the application/enrollment form or online registration and is good for three semesters. Whichever is your first semester in 2026, you will pay the annual $35. Tuition is payable by the semester or by the month. Please choose one of the following on your registration form.
30 minute: $402/semester OR payment plan
$134 due by 1st lesson
$134 due by February 2/September 1
$134 due by March 2/October 1
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45 minute: $600/semester OR payment plan
$200 due by 1st lesson
$200 due by February 2/September 1
$200 due by March 2/October 1
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60 minute: $801/semester OR payment plan
$267 due by 1st lesson
$267 due by February 2/September 1
$267 due by March 2/October 1
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Student may start mid-semester if there are openings.
Tuition will be pro-rated. Summer fees are listed below in the Semester section.
Students are expected to buy instruction books as needed.
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Families with multiple children or a child who takes multiple lessons, can receive a discount. Please contact Kim Jackson, the director of the Academy for that discount information and the link for the discount. kimj@fbcopelika.com
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If you would prefer to pay in FULL... register and pay online. (registration fee + semester fee)
If you would prefer to make payments... register and click pay at church office.
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SCHEDULE
Lessons run Monday through Friday. After you register and pay, class placement is based on: 1) returning students, 2) new students, 3) schedule preferences (as available)
SEMESTERS
• Fall Semester – Open Registration begins mid-July. During Priority Registration, current summer students, then past spring students have preference for their same lesson time/day. No lessons on Labor Day.
• Spring Semester - Online registration begins in early December. Semester is late January through early May.
• Summer Semester - Registration opens in early May. Instruction starts the day after Memorial Day for 10 weeks. Begin anytime and enjoy flexible scheduling of lessons by communicating directly with instructors for days off. Students must commit to a total of 4, 6, or 8 hours of lesson time during the semester. Summer semester is $250 for eight 30-minute lessons, $375 for eight 45-minute lessons, and $495 for eight 60-minute lessons. Prorated tuition is available for late starts.
MAKE-UP LESSONS
Students are responsible for contacting the instructor if a lesson will be missed. Instructors must be notified a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the lesson time for make-up eligibility. Lessons missed due to the instructor are his/ her responsibility. Excused absences are student illness or death in the family. If a student misses more than once he/she may be asked to provide a doctor's note. Each teacher will handle scheduling make-up lessons with their students. The Academy does not take Fall and Spring breaks because we service many school systems.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Please talk to the Academy Director if a student wishes to withdraw from the Academy before the end of the semester. Refunds can be given for the balance of the semester in most situations.
Schedule
2025
Spring Semester
Week 1: January 12
Week 2: January 19
Week 3: January 26
Week 4: February 2
Week 5: February 9
Week 6: February 16
Week 7: February 23
Week 8: March 2
Week 9: March 9
Week 10: March 16
Week 11: March 23
Week 12: March 30
Week 13: April 6
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End of Semester Recitals:
April 12, 13, 14, 16
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Make-Up Week: April 20
Summer Semester
Semester starts the day after Memorial Day for 10 weeks. During a 10-week period, 8 lessons are given. This gives the student and teacher a little more flexibility.
Fall Semester
Week 1: August 10
Week 2: August 17
Week 3: August 24
Week 4: August 31
Week 5: September 7
Week 6: September 14
Week 7: September 21
Week 8: September 28
Week 9: October 5
Week 10: October 12
Week 11: October 19
Week 12: October 26
Week 13: November 2
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End of Semester Recitals:
November 8, 9, 10, and 12
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Make-Up Week: November 16
Middle School Band Camp
June 15 - 18, 2026 / 8 am - 12 noon
More information to come in Spring 2026!
1-3 years of experience with band or private teacher
Friday concert for parents
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Questions? Email Kim Jackson at kimj@fbcopelika.com.
