Welcome to the Decatur Fine Arts Academy!

Now Enrolling!

Established in 2023, the Decatur Fine Arts Academy offers private music instruction to students of all ages and experience levels. The Decatur Fine Arts Academy brings highly-qualified teachers to our vibrant and creative community. We are conveniently located at First Baptist Church of Decatur (Georgia), a welcoming and supportive space just steps away from downtown. All of our instructors hold advanced degrees in music, are established performers, and collectively have decades of teaching experience.

We are pleased to offer private musical instruction in a variety of disciplines.

Lessons are currently offered in the following areas of musical study:

  • Composition

  • Double bass (new for fall 2024!)

  • Guitar

  • Music theory

  • Piano

  • Percussion

  • Saxophone

  • Violin

  • Viola

  • Voice

Fall 2024 Important Dates

Fall Semester Dates: August 5-December 15, 2024

Studio Classes:

Studio Classes offer students the chance to practice performance in front of their DFAA cohort and instructors. They’re an excellent way for students to build confidence and performance skills. They’re designed to be casual, encouraging, and inspirational for students of all experience levels. Students are encouraged to bring their works-in-progress to practice performing in front of the group and to attend even if they aren’t performing. We’ll also have discussions about different music skills.

Fall Studio Class Dates:

  • Saturday, September 7, 1:00-2:00 pm

    • Topic: Practicing

  • Sunday, October 13, 12:30-2:30 pm

    • Topic: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo!

      • Studio: 12:30-1:00 pm

      • Instrument stations & activities: 1:00-2:00 pm

      • Outdoor social time: 2:00-2:30 pm

  • Sunday, November 3, 1:00-2:00 pm

    • Topic: Introducing your piece & giving positive feedback

  • Saturday, December 7, 1:00-2:00 pm

Student Recitals:

Recitals are open to students of all ages and experience levels. We highly encourage all of our students to participate in these performance opportunities. Our Fall 2024 Recitals will be on Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.

Inquiry Form

Get in touch by filling out the form below or by emailing us directly at decaturfineartsacademy@gmail.com.

Coming Soon: Musical Theater Winter Break Intensive

Mark your calendars now! This February, we’ll be offering a full-day Musical Theater Intensive! Our camp will run from February 17-21 (in conjunction with the City Schools of Decatur break) from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Our DFAA faculty, along with special guest clinicians, will be offering classes in acting, singing, choreography, set building, and more!

Details for the intensive are TBA, but send us an email (decaturfineartsacademy@gmail.com) or fill out the above inquiry form to be added to our interest list.