CAM’s distinguished faculty offer a comprehensive musical curriculum that includes private lessons, performance classes, and theory classes.

Theory Classes are upon the instructor’s recommendation. Through this comprehensive musical curriculum, our students will not only learn to master their instruments but will also develop adequate practice discipline, memorization skills, and performance etiquette.

Charleston Academy of Music admits students of any age, race, gender, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and any other school administered programs.
Beginner Suzuki Violin Class
- for ages 4-5
- meet Tuesday 3.30 p.m. & Saturday 10.30 a.m.

Voice Instruction
- Joy of Singing (ages 8yrs & up) with Ann Caldwell

~ weekly private lessons & monthly group classes
~ R&B, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Spiritual, Etc.

Young Beginner
- 15, 30 minutes weekly private lessons
- 4, 45 minutes performance classes

12 weekly theory classes
12 weekly strings ensembles

Intermediate
- 15, 45 minutes weekly private lessons
- 4, 45 minutes performance classes

12 weekly theory classes
12 weekly strings ensembles
6 weekly guitar ensembles

Advanced
- 15, 60 minutes private lessons
- 4 performance classes

12 weekly theory classes
6 weekly guitar ensembles

Honors Program
- 15, 60 minutes weekly private lessons
- performance opportunities

12 weekly advanced theory classes
master classes
performance opportunities

Music Café
- for adult students
- meets once a month, providing a fun-filled opportunity to perform for each other.
- adult lessons are for all ages and skill levels
- lessons are more flexible to accommodate busy working schedules
Private instruction includes the following classes upon instructor’s approval and recommendation:

Strings Beginners Workshop
- meets Saturday at 11 a.m.

Strings Intermediate Workshop
- meets Saturday at 10 a.m.

Guitar Ensemble for Beginners
- meets every other Thursday at 5 p.m.

Guitar Ensemble for Advanced
- meets every other Thursday at 5 p.m.

Beginner Theory Class
- upon instructor’s approval
- meets every Monday at 5:15 p.m.

Intermediate Theory Class
- upon instructor’s approval
- meets every Monday at 6:15 p.m.