This website gives an overview of programs offered at The Academy of Fine Arts. However, the intangibles, those things that color and enliven these programs and activities, cannot be sufficiently described in print. The caliber and care of our small but carefully chosen Private Artist Faculty, the exuberance and skill of our class teachers, the joy and natural progress in our Early Childhood Music, Harmony Road Group Piano and Suzuki Programs, the commitment to music theory and deeper understanding of music, the monthly recitals, access to guest conductors, clinicians in master classes and so much more — these are what need to be experienced directly.
We invite you to begin (or continue) your musical journey with us and we look forward to seeing you in our hallways, private studios, classes, ensembles, competitions and recitals.
Our campus is located at 8451 Helgerman Court Gaithersburg, MD 20877, just off of Shady Grove Road near the border between Rockville and Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Maryland.
To bring to our current students and those from future generation the joy and exhilaration that comes with deep and committed involvement in the art of music;
We will provide the best musical guidance possible to help students explore and realize their full potential, fostering their growth as sensitive, responsible, thinking people.
We will recognize the unique value of our distinguished teaching faculty and create an environment where they continue to grow as musicians, bringing the full force of their talents to lessons, classes and student progress.
We will learn, reevaluate and modify our techniques and methods as teachers and administrators, striving always to build a school where sincere artistic expression is sacred and excellence in craft is attainable.
Mastery of an instrument and deep understanding of great art are priceless.
We dedicate ourselves to giving our students
" ...the joy and exhilaration of knowing a deep thing well".