Since 1993, 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 (ages 6 and up) and visual arts classes (ages 9 and up) within a Christian setting.
For more information, contact the Academy office at (850) 422-7795
(850) 422-7795
Located on the Second Floor of the TRBC Children's Building
Sheila Helms, Director - sheilahelms@thomasvilleroad.org
Hours of Operation
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 notify 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.
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 $45.00 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.
*Semester commitment does not apply to summer term. Summer enrollment is flexible, with a choice of 1-6 lessons scheduled on dates of your choosing.
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 up. Two 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.
*There are no make-up days for the summer term.a
Instruments Offered
Semester Layout
Rates
Payment Options
Payment Methods
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.
Individual Registration Forms:
2026 Fall TRAA Private Music Lessons Registration
Registration Policies
All students must complete an online enrollment form or sign up through the Academy office.
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 or email traareceptionist@thomasvilleroad.org.
2026 Fall TRAA Art Class Registration
Thank you for your interest in TRAA's Fall Art Classes. Please click the link above to complete the registration form below to secure a spot in your favorite class. TRAA Art Classes meet once a week for one hour. TRAA Fall Semester begins the week of August 17 and ends the week of November 30 (15 weeks).
The deadline to register for art classes is Thursday, August 13.
NOTE: By completing this registration form, you are asking TRAA to reserve a seat in the class through the end of the semester and making a commitment to attend the weekly classes. There are no refunds for missed art classes.
Mandatory Art Fees:
• supply fee - $16 per student, paid each semester
• tuition - $16 per one-hour class
Art Tuition
• $240 total, based on 15 weeks
or
• $60.00 per month, based on 15 weeks
FALL 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS:
Adult Drawing & Painting for Fun - Ages 14+
Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 PM, beginning August 18*
Taught by Ruth Lampman
What better way to spend your Tuesday afternoon than by being with old and new friends, learning to draw and paint, while having fun! Join Ruth Lampman as she revisits the basics of drawing and painting and guides you in creating your own "masterpieces."
*This class will be 14 weeks. Tuition will be adjusted accordingly.
Drawing & Painting Fun for Adults - Ages 14+
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM, beginning August 18
Taught by Janice Meyer
Let the "inner artist" in you come to the surface while developing skills to draw and paint. Janice Meyer is ready to introduce you to different techniques and different art mediums, while having fun and stretching your creativity.
This class is 15 weeks.
Drawing Skills & Painting Skills for Kids - Ages 9-13
Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 PM, beginning August 20*
Taught by Ruth Lampman
Discover the possibilities of drawing, and let your child's imagination soar! This class will introduce a variety of styles and techniques for drawing as a foundation for all your child's creations. Then, students will add in a touch of painting to produce colorful pieces as ideas come to life on paper or canvas.
*This class will be 14 weeks. Tuition will be adjusted accordingly.
“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