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For 30 years now, Thomasville Road Academy of the Arts has been providing the opportunity for members of the community to discover God-given talents and develop specific abilities. Our program is designed to offer private music lessons and visual arts classes within a Christian setting for ages 6 and up.

“Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly.” Romans 12:6 NASB

Contact: Sheila Helms

Email: sheilahelms@thomasvilleroad.org

Phone: 850-422-7795

Academy General Information

Academy Office

(850) 422-7795 ext. 110
Located on the Second Floor of the TRBC Children's Building

Hours of Operation

  • 1:00-7:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
  • 1:00-5:30 p.m.Wednesday
  • Closed on Friday

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance of weekly lessons is necessary in order to achieve adequate progress. Due to consecutive scheduling, we cannot extend lessons to make up for late arrival; please be prompt. If you are unable to attend a lesson, we request that you notifty our office or your teacher in advance. Missing lessons will not reduce your tuition or entitle you to a refund. If local schools close for severe weather or any emergency event, remain safe at home; T.R.A.A. will be closed. Make-up lessons will be offered for holidays, illness, or emergency situations.

Commitment

By completing your registration form and submitting your registration fee, you are making a commitment through the semester’s end. We realize that sometimes schedules can change and other activities can interfere with lessons, but we are willing to work with you in order to keep your lessons going. In the event a situation arises and you must discontinue lessons prior to the end of the semester, please submit written withdrawal notice to the Academy office in advance. You will be responsible for payment of a $40.00 termination fee, as well as any prior unpaid tuition. There is no tuition refund or discount on the termination fee for lessons missed or make-ups not completed prior to your withdrawal. 

Make-Up Policy

Makeup MUSIC lessons are offered for any illness or emergency.  MUSIC AND ART students will receive a makeup for teacher absence or unexpected school closing.  Absence without notice or non-illness cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice, i.e., no shows, will NOT be made upTwo general makeup days are scheduled at the end of each semester for music students who have given advance notice and/or valid reasons for up to 2 absences.  Makeups may also be scheduled for any time within Academy hours that is mutually agreed upon by the teacher and the student/parent.  Holidays are made up at the end of the semester.   Thanksgiving and Spring Break weeks are not made up, as they are not counted as lesson weeks

Private Instruction (all ages)

Instruments Offered

  • Piano
  • Voice
  • Guitar
  • Violin
  • Flute
  • Drums
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Ukulele

Semester Layout

  • Fall - 15 Lessons
  • Winter/Spring - 17 Lessons
  • Summer - 6 Lessons

Rates

  • 30 minutes = $22.00
  • 45 minutes = $33.00
  • 60 minutes = $44.00

Payment Options

  • Semester plan:  pay for the entire semester by the end of the first month and receive a $20.00 per student discount
  • Monthly plan:  divide the semester total into four equal installments.  Due dates are published in the Academy handbook and in monthly newsletters.

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Checks made payable to T.R.A.A. (preferred)
  • Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card payments
    • (T.R.A.A. incurs a service charge for card payments.)

Late/Unpaid Tuition:

A $10.00 late fee will be added for payments that are more than a week late.

If tuition is more than a month behind, we will work with you on an alternate payment plan. 

Registration

Registration Policies

All students must complete an online enrollment form or sign up through the Academy office.   

  • For MUSIC lessons, new students may register for music lessons at any time during the first 8 weeks of a semester if space is available.. There is an annual registration fee of $15.00 per student, due no later than the first lesson. This can be paid in advance or added onto your first lesson payment.
    • Spring semester registration will open on November 15, 2023 and remain open through February 29, 2024.
  • ART students must enroll at the beginning of the semester or seek permission from the instructor to join late. There is a supply fee of $15.00 per student, paid each semester, due no later than the first class.  

Checks should be made payable to T.R.A.A. All registration and supply fees are non-refundable. For more information on registering, please call the Academy office at (850) 422-7795 ext. 110 or email traareceptionist@thomasvilleroad.org

Individual Registration Forms

2024 TRAA Summer Private Lessons Registration

2024 TRAA Summer Art Class Reigstration

TRAA Art Classes

Register for Summer 2024 TRAA Art Classes

Summer 2024 Art Class Schedule: (one-hour sessions, supplies provided)

Summer Art Fun for Kids, ages 9-12

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
6 one-hour classes, meets twice weekly

Fun with various media and materials

Class Dates:

  • June 11 & 13
  • June 18 & 20
  • June 25 & 27

Drawing and Painting for Adults

Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
6 one-hour classes, meets once weekly

Specific, technique-based instruction for various projects in drawing & painting.

Class Dates:

  • June 11, 18, 25
  • July 9, 16, 23

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