Louisville Academy of Music
About
Long-Standing Non-Profit Music Academy
Louisville Academy of Music is on Frankfort Avenue in the Crescent Hill area, a non-profit running since 1954. Distinguishing for scale and access: nearly a million lessons taught over its history, financial assistance program, and a major annual violin competition (Ruth French Violin Competition).
Kids Programs
Programs serve students from elementary through high school across instruments and ensembles. Programs include:
- Private piano, voice, guitar lessons
- String lessons (violin, viola, cello)
- Wind and brass lessons
- Summer camps
- Group classes
- Chamber music ensembles
- Ruth French Violin Competition (annual)
- Student leadership programs
- Special and community programs
What's Included
- Weekly private instruction or group class
- Chamber and ensemble placement once student is ready
- Performance opportunities throughout the year
- Financial assistance for qualifying families
- Student leadership track for older teens
Experience
Best fit for families wanting university-prep level instruction at non-profit pricing, with established history (70+ years) and clear progression paths into competition and chamber tracks.