Faith Music Academy
Faith Music Academy
Quality, affordable education for kids in the church & community. Registration for 2026-2027 classes starts in June 2026
We currently offer group classes in strings (violin, viola, & cello) and Early Childhood (preschool) music. Classes follow the academic calendar (August-May), and enrollment takes place each summer for the upcoming school year.
Our classes take place on Thursday and Friday mornings, so are primarily designed for homeschool students.
Location
- Faith Community Church – 1100 Woodstock Parkway Woodstock, GA 30188
- Early Childhood Family Music – Downstairs rooms 103 & 104
- Strings Classes – Upstairs in rooms 204 & 205
Schedule
Early Childhood Family Music: 12 weeks at a time. Next round of classes starts in August, 2026.
Group Strings: Meets for the whole school year, August-May with breaks for holidays. New classes begin August 2026.
Classes Offered
Early Childhood Family Music (9:30-10:15 a.m.) (12 weeks)
Early childhood family music and movement class age 18 mos. (walking age) – 5 yrs: This class will use the well respected Musikgarten curriculum to teach young children to love music making. Music is a gift from the Lord that is intended to glorify Him and draw our hearts to love Him. The most important time to teach people to love music is the early years of childhood. There are so many benefits to music training for young children including:
- symbolic thinking
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concentration
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memory
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appropriate expression of thoughts and feelings
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group participation
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motor skills
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impulse control
Parents and young children will enjoy the natural bond that comes from making music together!
Group Strings (Levels 1-4)
Students will learn to play violin, viola, or cello in a group setting. Classes range from beginner (Level 1) to advanced (Level 4). Students can audition directly into a class level or start at the beginning and advance through each level. Auditions take place in the summer before classes start, and
Level 1 (Thursday or Friday at 9:30-10:30 AM)
Level 2 (Friday at 10:45-11:45 AM)
Level 3 (Friday at 9:30-10:30 AM)
Level 4 (Friday at 10:45-11:45 AM)
Our Teachers
Colleen Lively
Full-time music teacher, graduate of Tennessee Temple University with a B.S. in music education. Suzuki certified, 30+ years teaching experience. Member of various orchestras and ensembles.
Anna McCoy
Full-time music teacher, graduate of Colburn Community School of Performing Arts, member of various professional and community symphonies and orchestras.
Kara McCoy
Full-time music teacher, graduate of Colburn Community School of Performing Arts, member of various professional and community symphonies and orchestras.
WHO
FMA is for students ages 6 – 17 years old. Parents are required to stay with their children in levels 1-3.
WHEN
Classes meet Thursdays & Fridays between 9:30 AM and 11:45 AM Classes will follow the school calendar.
WHERE
Faith Community Church
1100 Woodstock Parkway
Woodstock, GA 30188
Darby Hughes
Director of FMA, Worship Pastor
Colleen Lively
Strings Instructor