Our Vision and Purpose
The First Baptist Church Music and Arts Academy is a not for profit ministry that was established to provide quality instruction in the arts in a Christian setting to the people in the Carteret County Community.  We strive to honor God by providing excellence in performing and visual arts instruction.  Our purpose is to lead students to develop and use their God-given talents for the glory of our Lord through excellence in instruction and Christ-centered love.

NOTICE: If you had an account set up prior to 10/25/2022 we have a new payment system, you will have to set up your payments on the new system.

Music & Arts Academy Payments
Payment may be made in full at the time of registration by cash or check in the church office. You may pay online with credit or debit cards with the links below if you choose this option there is a required registration fee see link below.  For installment payments only credit or debit card will be accepted (no checks). You will need to set up an account, using your email or facebook acount with the system.

Monthly Payment Options

Semester Payment Options

Academy Offerings

Music & Me
Classes are offered for newborn - 5 years old.  Our Village Class is offered on Tuesday for newborn - 17 months with the parent/caregiver attending with their baby.  Our Time-Class is offered on Wednesday for children 18 months - 3 1/2 years old.  Our Imagine That! Class is offered on Tuesday for children 3 1/2 - 5 years old. 

Private Lessons (In person or Zoom available for select instruments)
Private lessons are offered weekly in 30, 45, and 60 minute increments and are taught at First Baptist Church. Lessons are offered in Piano, Organ (for advanced piano students only), Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin/Suzuki, Viola/Suzuki, Cello/Suzuki, Ukulele, Drum Set, Percussion, Woodwinds, Brass, Accordion, Music Therapy, Music Theory and Composition.

Copperplate Calligraphy Classes
Learn to use a calligraphy dip pen while getting and introduction to each letter of the Copperplate hand.  Students will receive instruction and gentle guidance for the formation of each letter.

Art Class
Students will experience a variety of media, which may include paint, clay, beads, mixed, and collage.  Drawing skills may also be included.  Fine motor skills and creativity will be developed  through the many different projects.  Group and private instruction are offered.

Sewing Class
Private and group classes are offered for beginners and more advanced sewers.