ABOUT US
Where Music Brings People Together
At the School of American Music, we believe music should be accessible to everyone. Since opening our doors in Three Oaks, we've welcomed students of every age and experience level, creating a place where learning, performing, and community come together.
Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time, attending a concert, or supporting our mission, you're helping create a community where music belongs to everyone.
It Started With a Simple Belief
We were founded on a simple idea: everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of music.
What began as one person's vision has grown into a thriving nonprofit serving children, adults, families, and our entire community through lessons, performances, scholarships, and outreach.
While our programs have grown over the years, our purpose has remained the same—to make music accessible and create a place where people of all ages can learn, connect, and belong.
Our Mission
We believe music has the power to bring people together, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen communities.
Through accessible lessons, scholarships, performances, and community programs, we create opportunities for people of all ages to experience the lifelong joy of making music.
We change lives by making music accessible.
The People that Make it Possible
The School of American Music is made possible by passionate teachers, dedicated staff, and volunteer leaders who believe in the power of music to change lives. Together, they create a welcoming place where students of every age can learn, grow, and belong.
Honoring Our Founder
The School of American Music began with one person's belief that music should be accessible to everyone. Founder Garth Taylor imagined a place where learning, performing, and community could come together to enrich lives through music.
Today, his vision continues through the teachers, volunteers, supporters, and students who carry that mission forward each day. His legacy can be found not only in the school he created, but in every life touched by music because of it.