2024-2025 School Year Lessons

FAQ’s

    • We operate on the “school year schedule.” From Labor Day to the end of May, we offer weekly lessons at a set day/time. For example, you could book Mondays 4:00-4:30pm with your teacher and that is your set time for September through May.

    • We understand that family schedules can change mid-year. We always do our best to accommodate schedule changes as needed.

    • Enrollment is open all year round, although teacher availability is the most open in August when we’re creating the new school year schedules.

    • For summer lessons June through August, we offer flexible a-la-carte lesson scheduling to work around your unique summer plans.

  • Of course! We kindly ask for at least two weeks notice if you need to withdraw from lessons mid-year.

    • Lessons and group classes are held at our unique, historic Carriage House studio in East Vincent Township at 612 Pughtown Road, Spring City (3 minutes south of OJR High School).

    • Band rehearsals, recording sessions, and lessons with Mr. Smith are held at our Farmhouse Recording Studio at 528 Ridge Road, Spring City (5 mins east of OJR High School).

  • Yes! We offer 30 minute trial lessons for a discounted rate of $20/lesson. To book a trial lesson, please email Jess at info@earthsongmusic.org

    • Married duo, Jess & Andrew Smith, are the owners of Earth Song Creative Arts and the lead teachers.

    • Jess is also the head administrator and Carriage House Studio manager.

    • Andrew is also the student band director and Farmhouse Recording Studio manager.

  • As an Earth Song student, you have opportunities to participate in:

    • Weekly lessons at our unique, historic Carriage House studio in East Vincent Township

    • Earth Song Student Bands (rock/pop/alternative/punk, jam/you name it)

    • Drop-in group classes for a variety of topics at the studio

    • Drop-in jam sessions at the studio

    • Casual, comfy, and fun Open Mic Nights throughout the year at Stolen Sun Brewing in Exton

    • Our annual Earth Song Music Fest at The Colonial Theater the last Saturday of April

    • Performance opportunities at pop-up events throughout the year

    • Professional performance photography by Dylan Eddinger Photography at our events

    • Membership to the Earth Song Family & Friends private Facebook group

    • Oh yes! We feel very strongly about creating performance opportunities that are fun, comfortable, casual, and applicable in the real world.

    • Throughout the year, we host many events at Stolen Sun Brewing in Exton, including our Open Mics, Karaoke Nights, Earth Song Band Shows, our annual Earth Song Music Fest at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.

    • We do not host formal sit-down recitals. We’re anything but traditional around here! We take the pressure off the performers, by creating a fun atmosphere where families and friends gather to eat, drink, be merry, and appreciate our talented Earth Song students and community.

    • We want our students to go out into the real world as adults, see an advertisement for an open mic and say, “Oh yeah I used to play open mics all the time growing up. I’m gonna go perform a song there!”

  • During the school year (Sept-May), some teachers have enough flexibility to offer drop-in lessons. It depends on your teacher and their unique availability.

    During the summer (June-Aug), we offer a super flexible drop-in scheduling system.

    • During the school year, we offer a weekly lesson schedule. However, if your teacher has enough flexibility in their schedule, we are always open to considering lessons every-other-week when possible.

  • We have a community of wonderful and uniquely talented teachers. Click here to meet everyone!

    • During the summer, we offer our Summer Band Tracks program by audition or invitation.

    • We continue working with bands throughout the school year as well! Click here to learn more.

    • We form student bands based on compatibility of musical skill level, age, musical interests, and personality.

    • If you’re interested in joining a band, please email Jess at info@earthsongmusic.org to inquire about info and availability.


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