Voted the Number One “Best Place for Music Lessons” in the Botetourt View/Roanoke Times 2010 Readers Poll, The Blue Ridge Academy of Music provides reasonably priced, high quality private and small-group experiences for music students.

The Blue Ridge Academy of Music is very proud to welcome
LENORA TURNER, PIANO AND VOICE INSTRUCTOR!
 

See more about Mrs. Turner on the “About Us” page.

MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage and stimulate every student’s interest and ability and help each to become a confident and capable musician.

OUR GOAL

Efficient progress toward potential, with personalized, high quality guidance.

HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION

The owner of the Academy has been a music educator for over 25 years. With a Bachelor of Music degree from The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford and a Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia, this ‘one-two’ punch ensures that you are receiving the best instruction available.

CONVENIENT BLUE RIDGE LOCATION

We are the most convenient opportunity for the areas of Bonsack, Troutville, Blue Ridge, Vinton, and Montvale.

Located in the Blue Ridge Mall, next to the Blue Ridge Post Office.

2 minutes from Colonial Elementary
4 minutes east of the Bonsack Wal-Mart
5 minutes east of the new Kroger at Bonsack
7 minutes from Montvale Elementary School
10 minutes from Read Mountain Middle School
14 minutes from William Byrd H.S. by the Blue Ridge Parkway

OFFERING:

• Private instruction: ½ hour, ¾ hour
• Group instruction
• Instrumental / Vocal ensembles
• Daytime courses and lessons available for home-schoolers
• Classroom theory & composition
• Music appreciation & history

Modern, nicely equipped facility with studio, conference and waiting areas with Wi-Fi

INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE ON:

• Piano/Keyboard
• Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele
• Woodwinds, Brass, Drums & Percussion
• Voice / Musical Theatre
• Violin, Harp

Click here to view and print our latest informational flyer (1 MB pdf)

The Blue Ridge Academy of Music
3585 Blue Ridge Blvd. (Rte. 460 E), Blue Ridge, VA
Tel. (540) 977-2710

Email: info@blueridgeacademyofmusic.com
www.blueridgeacademyofmusic.com

Hours: By arrangement, Mon-Fri 10 to 8
Please call for an appointment to visit the studio and have a free consultation.

Town, Area: Troutville

Phone: 540-992-3960

Email: memick01@gmail.com

Age: 62

Comment: I am interested in pursuing acoustic guitar lessons beginning in October 2010. I have limited experience playing the guitar and can read music moderately well. I am retired, however, because of pre-scheduled commitments, it would be necessary to pursue lessons on Mondays and/or Tuesdays. Please advise as to any dates and times that might be avaiable (preferably beginning the second week of October, 2010).

Thank you,

Mark Q. Emick Sr.

For centuries, music has been an influential part of cultural society. It is an element which brings people together, and stimulates cognitive awareness. The Blue Ridge Academy of Music offers unparalleled training and a wealth of new opportunities to you and your student. We foster the elements essential to the development of recreational and professional music abilities such as dedication, confidence and progress toward a goal.

 Quality Instruction

The owner of BRAM has been a music educator for over 25 years. With a Bachelor of Music degree from The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford and a Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia, this ‘one-two’ punch ensures that you are receiving the best instruction available. Additionally, he is a dad himself – which may be the best qualification of all.

 How We Do It

Unlike the typical music lesson experience, our teachers make short and long-term goals for students and we share them with you. We are not only musicians, we are also educators. Our instruction is performance oriented. We have our students perform recitals, twice or more per year. There is no mystery about what you will be learning, how soon, and why. After each lesson you are provided specific, understandable feedback about what was covered and what is targeted for the next session. Many other music instruction offerings leave out important components and leave gaps in a student’s understanding.

 What We Teach:

At BRAM, each lesson includes emphasis on Proper (efficient) Technique, Ear-Training, Music Literacy, Elements of Expression, Repertoire Building, and Improvisation. Depending upon your student’s course of study, we may include instruction about Music Electronics and Music Recording Techniques. Every lesson offers the student a chance to hear his or her own playing. Recordings are made in a session and played back for the student to receive immediate real feedback about how well he or she is performing at that moment. These recordings are available to take home each week so that student progress is measurable for everyone.

 What Do We Offer?

BRAM is a convenient solution for busy families in the Botetourt or Bedford areas who would like to expose their children to the world of music. In addition to teaching piano, voice and guitar to children, we also instruct adults and seniors. Features of our program include:

• Flexible scheduling and vacation allowances
• Individualized curriculum for students ages 4 to adult
• Instruction for beginner to professional level students
• One or more lessons per week
• Lesson lengths from 30 to 60 minutes in duration
• Two or more recitals per year
• A Lending Library
• Instrument selection assistance