The Academy of Creative Arts

About

The Academy of Creative Arts is an all-arts academy established at Church on The Rock in St. Peters, Missouri. We express our love for God through music, film, photography, audio engineering, and live production. We believe that every person is creative and has God-given gifts and abilities that should be explored and be developed to expand God's Kingdom. We do everything in excellence, simplicity, integrity and we are driven by purpose. For us, we build God's kingdom through the arts.

The Academy of Creative Arts operates and is based on an academic year. To get the full experience of the program every student must commit to at least, but not limited to, one academic semester.

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The Training

The training that we offer is first class! It is designed to prepare each student to perform at a live concert/performance level. No matter the level of your expertise our instructors will help accelerate you to an even greater level from what each student starts in.

Training Levels

  • Beginner: No knowledge of how to read music or play the instrument.
  • Intermediate: Familiar or able to read some chords, able to play basic chords, familiar or know how to play basic rhythms, able to keep time and play with a metronome or click track.
  • Professional: Able to read rhythm and chord charts, know major and minor scales, know the basics of improvisations.

Training Level Details

  • How to play the desired instrument
  • Proper vocal technique and training
  • How to read charts and play chords
  • Keeping rhythm by playing with a song, click, and metronome
  • Reading music, lead sheets, and rhythm charts
  • Basics of improvisations
  • Basic music theory
  • Style
  • Music theory
  • Improvisation

By the end of the semester, all students will be tested and will perform in our student recital.

Spring 2025 Classes

Learn theory, chords, and how to perform.

Learn from basic chords to improvisation for all levels.

Learn the basics through professional, including playing with click tracks, concepts, and rhythms.

Learn elements of vocal technique including breathing management and performing. We will work with your vocal range.

Hip-hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

Students will learn to proficiently play any of the three orchestra strings: Violin, Viola, Cello. A wide variety of music is explored, as well as music theory and ear training.

Collaborate with other talented musicians in a dynamic group setting and learn the art of playing as part of a band.

Pre-registration is required. A $20 registration fee per class must be paid at the time of registration to secure your class time. Click here to register.
For more information, you can send an email to jjacobsen@cotr.org or call Jill Jacobsen at (636) 294-7824.