Charlotte's Newest Music Mural is at Ballantyne School of Music!
Come take a selfie in front of Charlotte's COOLEST new music mural... our Be a Voice, Not an Echo Wall! Be sure to tag our talented mural artist @paintingsandthings and @ballantynemusic on Instagram!
When we decided to create our newest mural at Ballantyne School of Music, we knew we wanted it to be more than just a beautiful piece of artwork. We wanted it to represent something we believe deeply.
The phrase "Be a Voice, Not an Echo" speaks to the heart of what music education should be. A student is inspired by their music heros. But, then, we help them discover their OWN voice. And, that's where the real artistry begins!
Ballantyne School of Music featured in the Spring '23 issue of Ballantyne Magazine!!
Happy 11th Anniversary,
Ballantyne School of Music!
World renowned bassist,
Victor Wooten, visits Ballantyne School of Music
We were honored to have Victor Wooten at our studio for a private clinic. Our students and local musician friends were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet him face to face and learn some new techniques.
Dirty Dishes
Jam Session Band
at the Carolinas Chili Championship
Come see our Jam Session band, Dirty Dishes, perform on stage at this year's Carolinas Chili Championship at Crossridge Center in Indian Land
Saturday, October 24th, at 3:30PM!
Ballantyne School of Music Students Debut at The Amp Ballantyne!
We were honored to be asked to participate in this exclusive photo shoot for the Fall 2023 edition of Ballantyne Magazine, highlighting south Charlotte's newest outdoor music venue - The Amp!! It was such a fun night getting to set up and rock out on that big, beautiful stage and to see what it's going to feel like to perform at that cool venue!! Our kids were BEYOND excited to be there!!
Also featured in this issue is one of our talented vocal instructors, Amanda Sanchez! Click here to read more!
Student Shows, Recitals & News from Ballantyne School of Music
Upcoming Events and Closings
(click here to download calendar)
** Check here for updates when we may need to switch to virtual lessons **
October 24th - Carolinas Chili Championship (Dirty Dishes performs at 3:30)
November 8th - Intermediate Student Holiday Recital @ Middle C Jazz
November 25th-29th - Thanksgiving Break (no lessons)
December 6th - Winter Jam '26 @ Amos' Southend
December 23rd, 2026-January 3rd, 2027 - Winter/Holiday Break 2026 (no lessons)
March 7th - Spring Jam '27 @ Amos' Southend
March 26th - April 4th - Spring Break (no lessons)
Yamaha Music School Alumni and popular Smooth Jazz artists visit Ballantyne School of Music
So blessed to have had some of Contemporary Jazz's BEST visit our studio over the years! Keiko Matsui and Paul Brown have made appearances at Ballantyne School of Music, and some have even jammed with our instructors and students!! It's so wonderful when professional musicians take time out of their busy schedules to share with our students!
Ballantyne School of Music hosts The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
On October 23, 2013, we had the opportunity to host the John Lennon Bus at the Morrison Family YMCA! What a great day! Dozens of Charlotte families got the chance to meet the JLB crew, tour the mobile studio, play their musical equipment, and see some of the great videos that have been recorded on this one-of-a-kind music studio on wheels!
For more information and tour dates/locations, be sure to visit lennonbus.org.