The owners of Allied Music Instructors have been providing quality instruction in the Knoxville area for people of all ages since 1998. Our university-educated instructors undergo a unique screening and training program provided by AMI that allows them to offer a superior educational experience.

Our small groups are fun, effective, and affordable. With no more than four students to a class, the instructor will provide individual attention when necessary, but will also nurture the students ability to know how to play with other musicians.We offer quality music lessons to students of all ages from child to adult.

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Banjo, Bass, Brass, Mandolin, Music Theory, Drums, Voice, Percussion, Piano, Guitar

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Doug Bowling

Guitar Instructor

Doug Bowling is one of the youngest instructors to work with AMI. However, his very serious approach to his own music education has given him the proper tools to help others achieve their musical goals. Doug is currently a student at the University of Tennessee, where he is majoring in music.

Heather William

Piano, Voice & Reeded Winds Instructor

Heather received her Bachelors degree in Music from Trinity Bible College in North Dakota. While in school she concentrated on vocal and piano training and was involved in different ensembles playing the saxophone and clarinet. In her senior year, Heather won "Vocalist of the Year." While she focused on her music and practicing, Heather also maintained a GPA high enough to keep her on the Dean's list all through college.

James Clemons

Drums/Percussion Instructor

James Clemons began performing music in the early 1990s and has worked as a percussion instructor throughout middle and east Tennessee since the mid-90s. He is notably proficient in concert and auxiliary percussion as well as drum set. James studied at Tennessee Tech for music education and performance, and has since performed with the Nashville Symphony, Nashville Wind Ensemble, Bryan Symphony, Knoxville Wind Symphony, and is a current member of the Oak Ridge Symphony.

Susan Nielsen

Piano & Voice Instructor

Susan Nielsen earned her Bachelor of Arts in piano performance at Southern Utah University while maintaining a successful piano studio. While attending the University she also performed in the Summer Music Arts Festival as an accompanist for local musicians and guest artists and as a featured soloist. Susan also performed in the renown Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Michelle Quimby

Guitar Instructor

Michelle Quimby is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor's degree in Music Business. Her studies there were extensive in both music performance/theory and the music industry. Michelle has been involved in music education since 2005, and has experience in private and group applied music instruction.

Grzegorz Solecki

Mar 18, 2022

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My wife Edyta Solecka commentd on how recently the situation of my 4-year-old son Robert Solecki's piano lessons has developed since he started at the end of Jan 2022. In 'response from the owner', we see a note that 'we do not have your name in our client database' i.e. paraphrasing 'we do not know you and we do not know what you are talking about'.

My 5-year-old daughter, Hannah Solecka, has been attending singing and piano classes for almost 9 months and my wife Edyta Solecka was there dozens of time and Christian knows her well. How many 'Solecka' last names you have in your client database?. It seems in a public forum you try to pretend you don't know anything. We are very upset and very unhappy about how the situation is escalating. Hopefully my name is on your client database and this review is legit based on my son Robert's case as saying what my wife said 'we were not impressed at all'

Stephanie Schaefer

Aug 23, 2021

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Great experience from the start. Everyone has been very informative and sweet to my family. We came from another facility and they made the transition flawless. Great instructors!

Ashley Quesenberry

Jul 09, 2021

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KAM and the staff are very professional. My daughter has been taking voice lessons for 2 months and we have been very impressed with her progress. Everyone at KAM is helpful. They call to remind you of any appointment changes, allow make up lessons, online alternatives, and much more.

Stephanie Saylor

Jul 08, 2021

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Our son attends Knoxville Academy of Music and looks forward to his lesson every Friday. They we able to pair him with the right teacher that he could easily relate to making it easy for him to learn and enjoy!

S.

Apr 11, 2020

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Excellent staff that genuinely care about their students. They offer classes for all ages and tailor the lessons to fit your needs. I went in with very little experience and after a few months have made great progress thanks to my instructor. I recommend these guys regularly to my friends.

Kristin Rivard

Jan 09, 2019

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We love KAM! My daughter has been taking guitar lessons for 3 years, and we've had nothing but great teachers and friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Wendy Wyman

Jun 02, 2018

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We have been going to the Knoxville Academy of Music for over two years and my kids love their teachers. My daughter takes piano and my son takes drums. I love that if we have to miss a lesson, the academy offers makeup lessons on Saturdays plus they never expire. It has given the kids a chance to try out different instruments and see what they want to study.

Mathu Sutharshan

May 09, 2018

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My son has piano lessons for over 3 years now. I find them to be very professional as a service, and friendly. My son has excelled with the teachers they have provided. It's a solid choice of music school for Farragut/Knoxville residents.

Barbara Veith

Dec 11, 2017

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Our children love KAM! They are doing guitar and piano lessons. The instructors are so talented and supportive. My son and daughter love that they get to help choose the music, and they eagerly practice at home. They have also enjoyed having recitals and having the opportunity to showcase their talents.