NEWS
The Louisville Academy of Music is excited to announce our summer programs for 2026. We are thrilled to have three different programs, two of which are brand new to LAM.
We will be releasing more information through socials and our upcoming newsletters, so stay on the lookout! For now, click the link below to learn more and discover which program is right for you or someone you know.
Due to last year’s success, the Louisville Academy of Music is once again hosting a practice-a-thon initiative for the month of February! To participate, students can complete a practice log, bingo card, or both to get the chance to win some cool prizes, one of them being a Spring semester of free lessons!
Share your practice progress on socials with #playeveryday ! Keep updated on our socials and newsletters for practice tips, tricks, and more from our LAM community.
At the end of the month, LAM will be hosting a pizza party for all participants. All other information can be found on our Play Every Day page.
Happy Practicing!
Today, staff at the Louisville Academy of Music made a trip over to Frankfort for KY Arts day. We advocated for the arts to our local legislator, Sarah Stalker, and state Senator Karen Berg.
We look forward to making deeper connections with our local government, and are thankful to be among such a vibrant community of Kentucky arts programs!
Looking for something fun to explore this new year? Join LAM Faculty TJ Cole in this unique group class!
Work collaboratively with peers and TJ using digital audio workstations. No experience required, and all ages and levels are welcome!
Looking for the perfect gift for the little ones in your life? Give the gift of music this holiday season and enroll in our Winter Session of Mini Music Makers.
Led by LAM faculty Anna Johnston, this group class is aimed for children 4-5 years old as a precursor to individual lessons.
Want to learn more? Check out our page here and watch our new promo put together by our Program Director, Kent Klarer!
BIG News! On Monday, November 10th, the Louisville Academy of Music was awarded a grant of $100,000 from Impact100.
We are so thankful for Impact100 and their generosity. This grant will work to expand our scholarship and community programs, reaching even more students throughout Louisville.
Thank you, Impact100!
A big thank you to all who supported LAM at our biggest fundraising event of the year, Bourbon & Brass! It was a wonderful night full of bourbon, music, and community spirit.
We raised over 9,000, critical funds that help support LAM and all of our programs!
Can’t wait for next year! 🎺🥃
Our Annual Report for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (June 1st, 2024-May 31st, 2025) is now here! Read all about LAM’s amazing accomplishments and growth we have made down below, on our home page, or find paper copies in the LAM Lobby. 🍃
LAM is thrilled to announce a new group class for the winter led by faculty member Stephanie Nilles!
Discover how to get off the page and explore your creative side through improvisation. This 8-week course is designed for students to find their own unique musical voice in a supportive environment.
Classes will meet on Thursday afternoons, December 4 – February 8, and are open to students ages 12–18 with intermediate proficiency on any instrument.
Learn more about Stephanie here!
LAM is thrilled to announce we have received a $5000 grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children!
We are happy to work with this amazing organization that does great work for our children in the community. Thank you, WHAS Crusade!
This grant will help to support our Inclusive Learning Program, a partnership between LAM and Restorative Sound, LLC.
Louisville Academy of Music and Restorative Sound are working collaboratively to offer music programs that are neuro affirming and welcoming for all learners. We believe music belongs to everyone and are excited to build resources for faculty, families, and students to support all learners. Lessons with Restorative Sound are a blend of music therapy and music instruction. Lessons are tailored to a student’s individual needs, goals, and musical interests.
This month’s masterclass focuses on building confident, elegant stage presence with LAM faculty cellist Alan Ohkubo.
Whether you choose to perform in this class yourself, or just come watch and listen, we’re sure you’ll leave feeling inspired. Learn more about Alan on our website and register through the link below.
📅: October 15th
⌚: 4:45-6:00pm
📍: Ruth French Recital Hall
After last year’s success, LAM is bringing back Bourbon & Brass! Join us for a unique night blending bourbon and brass music. Check our page here for tickets + info!
SAVE THE DATE!
📅: November 6th, 2025
⏰: 7-9:30pm
📍Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
Since 2022, Metro Louisville's funding has allowed LAM to expand our free community programming into 19 of Louisville’s 26 metro districts. This year LAM did not receive a $50,000 grant that had been critical for our expansion. However, thanks to the efforts of District 9 and councilperson Andrew Owen we were able to make up some of these funds with the support of 16 of our districts. We were blown away by the enthusiasm and support and we cannot thank these districts enough for supporting LAM: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 25th.
We are excited to announce our 2025 Composer of the year, Reena Esmail! This year is special as Esmail is LAM’s first living composer to fill this role!
Check out her life and work on our Composer of the Year Page, or learn more on her website linked here.
Chamber music groups can be composed of just about any kind of instrument (or voice) you can imagine! Learn more about what chamber music is by our program director, Kent Klarer, below.
Applications for Chamber Music are due September 25th. We’ll also kick things off that same day with our Chamber music party in the Ruth French Recital Hall from 4-7pm. Apply HERE to be considered.
Learn more details on our Chamber Music tab.
Check out our new fall group class opportunity, Composition with Tyler Taylor!
Two class levels are available on Thursday afternoons: Ages 8-11 and 12+, and adults are welcome too!
Learn more about composition classes in the Composition Class tab on our page.
Join us for a beautiful program of old and new works featuring guest harpist Yonca Atar and flutist Gödze Ramsey alongside LAM faculty Sila Darville, Luke Darville, and Sara Callaway on strings. This event is free and open to the public!
Happening in the Ruth French recital hall this Saturday, August 16th at 5pm.
LAM’s Performance Practice Sessions are great ways to learn real-world skills from real-life professional musicians, and get live performing experience in a low-pressure setting. This month’s theme is Audition Prep, where violinist with the Louisville Orchestra, and LAM faculty member, Caroline Joyner will lead this session for anyone who wants to practice for their upcoming auditions, get a little feedback from a great teacher, or just listen and learn. RSVP for this class at this link if you are interested, or if not performing, feel free to just swing by.
You’re invited to the Louisville Academy of Music's annual Open House. Come meet our teachers, talk to students, hear fantastic performances, learn about different instruments and even try a few out for yourself. Snacks, music, and games for all ages and abilities. You don't need any musical experience, just a curious mind.
Saturday August 23rd
3-5pm
Free!
2740 Frankfort ave
The summer session of Mini Music Makers, Mini Instrument Makers, offers children ages 3-6 creative and crafty music making fun!
Learn more and register here.
