In the fall and the Spring Metro Parks Music Division provides afterschool classes like Jambands and Metro Parks Youth Choir. See the 2026 Fall Music Class Schedule. In the summer, the staff supports events and concerts as well as Summer Camps.
Free Jambands Music Program
Centennial Jambands is a youth music program for Ages 8-18 that rehearses in Centennial Park at the Performing Arts Studios. We are always looking for talented young people, ages 8-18 that play guitar, bass, keyboards, drums or other musical instruments. Students learn how to rehearse, listen, improvise, and play a bunch of great songs. They even have the chance to showcase and perform their originals.
Meeting in the afternoons after school and with day camps during the summer, Centennial Jambands provides young musicians a chance to practice their craft with peers of the same age and skill level.
Jamband Juniors: No experience necessary for this beginning level.
Jamband Classics: Students should know scales, basic chords in major and minor keys, and be able to play or sing a few songs.
Jamband All-Stars: Students should know all major and minor chords, scales, be able to play or sing several songs and to improvise.
Jamband Alumni: Open to previous Jamband participants who have aged out of the regular Jambands program.
Fall Jamband Classes start August 18, 2026, sign up for a Jambands class on Eventbrite. New students or students who want to progress to the next level must send an audio or video clip to Dr. Kaylina Crawley before registering.
See Jambands perform at Dragon Park on October 4 and at their final performance at the Looby Theater on December 4.
Metro Parks Youth Choir
Make a joyful noise! Kids from different Metro Parks community centers will work with a Choir Director to learn songs and then come together for a final performance. Students meet at a participating community center closest to their house. Participating community centers are Easley, Hartman, Looby, Shelby Park, Sevier Park & Smith Springs. Get more information and sign up today. See their final performance on Friday, November 20th at the Looby Theater.
Piano Lessons (youth & adult)
Music Instructor Sophie Hardin for small group piano classes at Sevier Park Community Center. Youth, adult and senior classes are available.
Ukele class at Antioch Community Center (youth)
Join Music Instructor Damari Santos for small group Ukelele classes at Antioch Community Center starting in October.
Inspire Music Academy Free Saturday Music and Art Classes
Music Instructor Troika Hannah gives a free Music class most Saturdays this fall at Centennial Performing Arts Studios (CPAS). Register on for this class on Eventbrite.
