Frequently Asked Questions
What programs does SOUNDS Academy offer?
SOUNDS Academy offers 4 main programs.
1) Our Musical Access Program exposes children to live music, interacting with musicians and music professions and instruments through our Instrument Petting Zoos, led by current SOUNDS Academy students.
2) Our School Program teaches the fundamentals of instrumental music playing in a group setting. These groups rehearse once a week during or after school.
3) Our SOLO (Students Optimizing Leadership Opportunities) Program focuses on individual lessons and giving each student a mentor to guide them through weekly instruction in a one-on-one setting.
4) Students in The Collective receive advanced group instruction and theory classes to prepare them for high levels of playing and orchestral/college auditions.
All programs teach the Character Values of Creativity, Leadership, Perseverance, Resilience, and Teamwork.
Where are you located?
Our main office is located at 1102 W Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013. However, we serve students in 51 zip codes between Goodyear and Mesa in 10 locations. A full list of our locations can be found by clicking HERE.
We continue to work with individuals, organizations, schools, community centers to create more opportunities for kids. If you know of a school that would be interested in partnering with SOUNDS Academy, visit our Become a Student page to learn more.
How many students are in your programs?
We serve 4,000 students in our Musical Access Program, 200 students in our School Programs, 100 students in our SOLO Program and 50 in The Collective.
How many teachers do you have?
We currently have 20 teachers that teach classes and lessons with SOUNDS Academy. Click HERE to learn more about our staff and teaching artists!
What is the cost of your programs? Does SOUNDS academy offer scholarships? How can I apply?
The SOLO Program is $60 per month. The School Program is $30 per month. Students are also required to pay an Instrument Protection fee every year when using a SOUNDS Academy instrument.
Scholarships are available for all programs to families in financial need. 87% of our students are on scholarships. Click HERE to learn more.
How do I register my child for SOUNDS Academy?
Children can be registered by going to Become a Student. On this page, you will be able to access our registration form as well as our scholarship form.
How can I support SOUNDS Academy?
You can support SOUNDS Academy and our mission by donating or joining our Volunteer Team!
Donating to SOUNDS Academy allows us to reach more students across Arizona. Click HERE to learn about the impact of your donation.
SOUNDS Academy has many volunteer opportunities, including helping during our fundraising events, envelope stuffing, and more! Click HERE to learn more!
