We are excited to announce our 2026 composer of the year: Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia ! We can’t wait to explore his story and music over the upcoming year. Learn more about him on our webpage below, and from Louisville Public Media’s interview with our Executive Director, Sara Louise Callaway!
Fall Group Offerings at the Louisville Academy of Music: Starting in Mid-September!
Fall is staying busy here at the Louisville Academy of Music, and this Fall, we are releasing a variety of new and returning group classes and small ensembles! All of our classes start the week of September 14th - Register today! Learn more at the links below:
Sing & Play Studio 🎤, Tuesdays 5:30-6:20
Find your musical voice through song and play. No experience necessary, but this class is also a great supplement to musical instruction.
City Strings 🎻, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30, Held at Woodbine Chamber (Sliding scale tuition!)
A string ensemble with a twist for violin, viola, cello, and bass players who are beginner to intermediate level.
Group Guitar Class 🎸, Mondays 5:00-6:00
Learn guitar technique and repertoire with your peers!
Video Game Music 👾, Thursdays 5:30-6:30
Your favorite video games are brought to life by the music that accompanies the action. Learn what makes this music so memorable, effective, and fun, then learn to create your own!
LAM is going Unplugged for Give for Good 🔌🎶
Join us for LAM: Unplugged, a free musical party on Give for Good Day at Historic Locust Grove! If you don’t know, Give for Good is a city-wide giving day supporting all local nonprofits. E-mails, social media posts, and blasts can get a little overwhelming the day of, so we decided to unplug.
Come out to support the Louisville Academy of Music and Locust Grove acoustically with live music from LAM, composition workshops for the little ones, and food + drinks provided.
Invite a friend, donate any amount, and celebrate our mission with us.
RSVP’s are not required but encouraged. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about Enrichment Offerings at LAM
This year, LAM is rolling out something new for any student involved in LAM programming: Enrichment Opportunities! These are free events, concerts, classes, and panel discussions that cover a variety of topics and feature LAM faculty, guest artists and speakers.
To learn more, click the link below. Attend an enrichment as a make up or in addition to regularly scheduled lessons or classes.
Join Us for LAM's Open House!
🎹 Join us for LAM’s Open House!
Learn more about our new program offerings for the calendar year, meet group class teachers and ensemble directors, and enjoy some free snacks and drinks while you’re at it.
View what LAM has to offer, whether you're a future, new, or current student. We’ll see you there!
📅: Saturday, August 15th
⏰: 10:00am-12:00pm
📍: 2740 Frankfort Ave, Louisville KY 40206
Chamber and Composer Track Applications are now Open!
Fall is just around the corner, and with that comes LAM’s small ensembles and group classes for the school year! 🍂
Both Chamber Music and Composer Track applications are due August 24th. Be prepared to either submit an audio recording (Chamber) or work samples (Composer Track) before applying.
We look forward to seeing everyone’s musical work!
LAM is hiring!
LAM is hiring a new part-time Program/Administrative Assistant!
Check details listed on our Job Postings page.
Summer Symposium 2026: The Performer/Composer
From composing to performing in small groups, each student at Summer Symposium had the chance to shine as a performer and composer. Students also got to learn about conducting, jazz, composition, songwriting, and designing their own zine through our fabulous guest artists!
On the last day of camp we had our symposium showcase, where we got to hear 14 brand new compositions created by our students, as well as chamber pieces they worked on in small groups. Showcase pics coming soon! 📸
A big thank you to our lead teachers Tyler Taylor and TJ Cole for their time and guidance, our fabulous guest artists for sharing your expertise with us, and our musicians who performed our new compositions.
We are so proud of these young composers and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next. See you all next year! ❤️🎶
LAM will be closed for Juneteenth!
In observance of Juneteenth, LAM will be closed tomorrow, 6/19. Students with Friday lessons will not be charged for their time, so no makeup will be needed.
Fête de LAM: A Musical Patio Party Benefiting the Louisville Academy of Music!
Join us for an informal patio party at M. Peppers to support the Louisville Academy of Music! There will be French music featured by LAM faculty and students, as well as cocktails and light bites; We’d love to see you there!
📅: June 28th
⏰: 2:00-5:00pm, with a special LAM performance from 3:00-3:30
📍: 1306 Bardstown Rd, Louisville KY 40204
2026 Ruth French Competition Winners 💫🎶
Congratulations to everyone who performed in the 2026 biennial Ruth French Competition! We had so many lovely performances; we are honored to celebrate Ruth’s legacy in this way.
🎼 Our division winners are:
Division I: Cora Brittain performing Kreisler’s Praeludium and Allegro
Division II: Megumi Martin performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, mvt. 3
Finalists for both divisions: Sebastian Martinez, Jiyu Park, Benjamin Valle, and Eva Zou
A big thank-you to our judges for this competition as well: Christopher Robinson, Gabriella Batista, and Sabrina Parry.
Can’t wait for next time!
Congratulations Tyler Taylor!
🎉 A BIG congratulations to Composition/French Horn faculty Tyler Taylor on premiering his new piece, Embers, with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra! This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so thrilled to have Tyler be a part of our musical community!
We are excited to share one of Tyler’s students’ pieces tomorrow at our LAM-Wide Recital (at 5pm-swing on by!) and can’t wait for Summer Symposium led by Tyler and TJ Cole starting June 8th!
Read more about his piece at the link below. 💫
Congrats LAM Seniors! 🎓
We are beyond proud of these young musicians as they go forth onto a new chapter!
Swipe through the gallery below to learn about each of our graduating students and their future plans.
☀️ New Summer Group Sessions Offering: Creative Music Making with Stories
The Louisville Academy of Music is offering a NEW summer session for children ages 4-7! Led by LAM piano and early childhood music instructor Anna Johnston, children will learn music through reading their favorite storybooks.
Choose your own schedule, as each session can stand on its own and children will get to read a new book each week!
Summer Symposium Deadline is this Friday!
Don’t wait! Our Summer Symposium Deadline is quickly approaching. Register today and learn more at the link below.
Student-Ran Community Coffee House! Sign up today!
LAM is excited to host a coffee house run by our student advisory committee. Sign up at the link below, or show up to support local young musicians!
📆: May 16th, 1-2pm
📍: 2740 Frankfort Ave, Louisville KY 40206
Listen to our latest faculty recital!
Our faculty recital is now finished and uploaded! We are so grateful for all 31 of our amazingly talented faculty. Show our teachers some appreciation at the playlist linked below.
Summer Vacation Requests due May 25th!
Summer is just around the corner, and with that come vacations! LAM continues to give weekly private lessons throughout the summer. If you know of some planned dates you cannot make in June and July, submit a vacation request by May 25th for a tuition adjustment at the button below.
You will be notified if there is any issue with the request. If a student is traveling for more than a month, LAM cannot guarantee their particular lesson slot be held open.
Beginner-Friendly Jazz Jam w/LAM Faculty: Come Join Us!
LAM is excited to host our first ever beginner-friendly jazz jam! No experience with jazz is needed; just an open mind. Play amongst peers, our so talented jazz faculty, and jam out!
All ages/levels are welcome to play and attend.
📆: April 24
⏰: 5:00pm
📍: Ruth French Recital Hall, 2740 Frankfort Ave, Louisville KY 40206
The Biennial Ruth French Violin Competition: Applications are Open!
We are excited to host another year of the biennial Ruth French Violin Competition!
Receive feedback from qualified judges, and get the chance to win cash prizes! Learn more on our webpage linked below. Deadline to register is May 24th.