Charleston Academy of Music

Charleston Academy of Music is a music instructor in Charleston, SC. Founded in 2003, the school serves the Lowcountry region by offering private lessons, concerts, and performance opportunities to children and adults. As a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, it generates revenue through tuition fees and contributions from community partners, including foundations, businesses, and individuals. The academy focuses on helping students develop discipline, teamwork, and time management skills that apply to their future careers. Its graduates have gone on to attend reputable institutions such as Harvard, the Curtis Institute of Music, the Peabody Institute, the College of Charleston, and Yale, pursuing careers as artists, doctors, and educators.

The school provides a diverse range of musical education programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels. Private lessons are available on numerous instruments, taught by an artist faculty of current and active musicians in the Charleston area. Students can also join ensembles, attend group classes, and participate in recitals throughout the year. For early childhood development, the academy offers Music Together classes for children aged 0 to 5 and Eurhythmics classes for children aged 3 and older, aiming to improve cognitive, motor, and social skills while increasing school readiness. Performance classes are designed to build confidence and provide valuable feedback from peers and instructors to maximize the impact of a student's next stage appearance. The staff includes Dr. Irina Pevzner, a piano instructor who has taught at the academy since its founding and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of SC. She has performed internationally and is a frequent performer at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston.

The downtown campus is located at 342 Meeting St in Charleston. This location is situated in the heart of the historic district, immediately adjacent to the Federal Building and Wragg Square. It is less than a block from the Joseph Manigault House museum and the Model of the Civil War Submarine, H.L. Hunley. Meeting Street runs directly past the building, placing the academy in a central, accessible area of the city. A second campus is also located in Mt. Pleasant at 2612 Larch Ln Suite 111.

Charleston Academy of Music stands as a leading music school in the Lowcountry, providing structured musical education and performance experience for students of all ages in the Charleston area.

Services:

• Early Childhood Music Classes
• Performance Classes and Recitals
• Private Lessons