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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.
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.
By the end of the semester, all students will be tested and will perform in our student recital.
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.
Monet Royal is a violist from St. Louis, Missouri. She holds a Master’s degree in Viola Performance from Oklahoma State University. Ms. Royal is currently the Orchestra Teaching Assistant for... Read More
Kourtney Deckard has been a part of a musical family her whole life. She began taking private lessons at the age of 4 and continued on with it through college... Read More
Isaias Robles is a professional pianist with over 20 years of experience in music and over 15 years teaching students. He has worked as a recording studio pianist for several... Read More
Jose Mendez is a professional drummer with over 30 years of experience. He has worked as a studio recording drummer for various artists and holds a bachelor's degree in popular... Read More
Charles “Chuck” Smotherson is a professional percussionist that has dedicated his entire career to the love of music. From being featured as a guest percussionist for the St. Louis symphony... Read More
Tiala Taylor, a professional teaching artist and movement specialist from Saint Charles, Missouri, has spent over 10 years shaping the dance scene in the Midwest. She is the founder of... Read More
Charlie was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and has been teaching music for seventeen years. He began playing the guitar at age 11. Throughout his musical career he has studied... Read More