The Fine Arts Academy is designed for people of all ages. We welcome children, teens and adults, whether they are beginners or experienced.
Kathy Wallace
Academy Director
Dale Baldwin
Academy Assistant
We Offer Quality Instruction In:
Piano
Katherine Powell, Piano Instructor
Master’s in Piano Performance, concentration in Vocal Performance, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory
Bachelor of Music, Piano, and Vocal Performance, Samford University
Kathy Wallace, Piano Instructor
Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Piano Pedagogy, University of Montevallo
Riverchase UMC Pianist
Dr. Yiwen Zhang, Piano Instructor
Doctor of Musical Arts, West Virginia University
Master of Music, Piano Performance, Boston Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance, Peabody Conservatory of Music
Guitar
Will Cash, Guitar Instructor
Professional guitarist with 11 years of teaching experience
Flute
Lisa Davis, Flute Instructor
Bachelor’s of Music Performance, Curtis Institute of Music
Further studies at Boston Conservatory of Music and Music Academy of the West
Band Instruments
Erin Lyon, Band Instruments Instructor
Bachelor’s and Master’s in Music Education, Troy University. Pursuing PhD in Music Education at Auburn University.
National Board Certified Teacher
Voice
Katherine Powell, Piano Instructor
Master’s in Piano Performance, concentration in Vocal Performance, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory
Adult Art
Svetlana Bel
Master’s in Art Education, University of Florida
How We Operate
Lessons are provided at Riverchase United Methodist Church. Recitals and art shows are held in December and May.
Semesters
For private music instruction, we offer three semesters:
- Fall (16 weeks, Aug. through Dec.)
- Spring (16 weeks, Jan. through May)
- Summer (flex schedule)
For art classes, we offer three semesters:
- Fall (12 weeks, Sept. through Dec.)
- Spring (12 weeks, Feb. through May)
- Summer ArtSpark events
Length of Lessons
Music lessons are 30 minutes long and art classes are 2 hours. If you would like longer lessons, this can be arranged through the Director.
Cost of Lessons
- Music Lessons: Lessons are $448 per semester, payable in four installments of $112. We will prorate the cost if you begin taking lessons after a semester has started.
- Adult and Youth Art Classes: Our Fall and Spring Semesters are ten 2-hour sessions for Adults and Youth. The cost is $275, which includes supplies. Learn More about our Art Classes.
Getting Started
Email Kathy Carlisle Wallace, she will walk you through the process and set up your schedule. Please complete this enrollment form and bring it to your first session.