Lake Guntersville Music Academy

08/24/2026

This band from Alabama had their guitars stolen! Just boosting the signal. Hope they are recovered.

08/22/2026

Fantastic fall recital today! Thank you to all the students and their families! Please feel free to tag or share any photos or videos from today!

Congratulations, Nora Blackwood!
2026 Student of the Year!

08/21/2026

🚩 Dear New Band Parents,

HELLO! 👋 This is Karla, the winds instructor here at LGMA. Here's a little bit of info you might need.

We can help YOU and your child with this wonderful new adventure in music!

I sincerely wish I had even just a few private lessons when starting a new instrument. My parents made me practice in the garage while learning trumpet. 🥺 But, they were always so encouraging!

We offer lessons in band instruments. Let us help your child successfully navigate that new horn and make your listening experience better!

"Newsflash for new band parents!!
- by Chris McArthur

Your brand new beginning band student is not going to make great sounds on their instrument. Not today, not for a while.

It’s not a lack of talent, effort, instruction or anything else. This is a developmental process. It’s gonna take a minute.

Moms & dads, you do not get to make snide comments about the sounds your kid makes. Yes, they sound like they’re playing the world’s most expensive duck call, a bull moose in heat &/or the plumbing is backed up. That’s normal. It gets better, but only if you let it get better.

And for heavens sake, don’t make your kid go outside to practice. You let the dog in the house, but make your kid go outside? Really??

Take a Tylenol, screw on a smile & repeat after me “it sounds better honey…try it again dear…I’m proud of your effort baby.”

Your kid deserves your support, love & patience. Praise early & often. Go sit on the side of the bed while they make some sound. Keep smiling, keep praising. Take another Tylenol, Breathe deeply, smile again…. be patient & positive. What your kid wants more than anything is to make you proud & to earn your praise. Don’t be a crusher of dreams.

Here’s a prediction… By the time your kid gets to Christmas, they’ll knock your socks off at what they can do. Mark the date on the calendar & start your personal countdown…. Trust me on this.

If you constantly tell your kid they won’t be successful, don’t be surprised when you are right."

08/19/2026

Whether you are a homeschool student, band student, retired, or simply want to learn more efficient and innovative ways to learn music - take advantage of the discount now!

The Philosophy of Excellence in Music Education

08/18/2026

🚩 2nd Chance Shelter needs our help! 🚩 We will have a donation jar set up at our recital this Saturday, 4pm. The service they provide with love for our community is beyond compare. Any little bit will help! 💓

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At Second Chance Shelter, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every…

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Sawyer completing the very challenging Cliffs of Dover - Eric Johnson

08/13/2026

🎉Congratulations!🎉
You have a new band student! 🎼🎵🎺🎷🥁

Let's get them started off on the right foot with private lessons so your child gets the very most enjoyment and success from their band experience.

Just a few lessons can make the difference between struggling and disappointment in class and a life long love of music!

We have instruction in most band instruments and after-school lesson times available! This is a gift you invest in your child for their entire life.

Even if they have played for a while, we can help them succeed with all elements of their musical journey. ABRSM Exams are a great step for guiding students to the next level.

Let us help fulfill your child's dream of music! 256-582-5991