Make a joyful noise at Knoxville's beloved community music school where kids who would otherwise do without, come to learn and play music in a caring, nurturing environment.

At The Joy of Music School, weekly lessons and instruments are provided to disadvantaged and at-risk kids at no charge. 

The School was founded in 1998 in Knoxville, Tennessee upon the belief that all young people should have the opportunity to experience and create music regardless of income. Our mission is to provide quality music education programs for financially disadvantaged youth.

We are volunteer driven, and a proud part of the musical fabric of the region! Lessons are taught by an all-volunteer music faculty.

If your children want music lessons and are on the free/reduced lunch program, then you qualify for admission to the School. We never charge any money for the services we provide. Home schoolers and families from outside Knox County are welcome too. Give us a call. We want to get your child an instrument and a teacher as soon as possible!