Creative Arts Academy Lessons Registration

Welcome to the registration page for Creative Arts at the Creek!

Creative Arts at the Creek Mission
The mission of Creative Arts at the Creek program is to educate and produce well-rounded musicians and artists who worship God through excellence in their craft, sharing the gospel through teaching, performing, and equipping students of all ages, loving and serving the local community of Shoal Creek Baptist Church.

What are the current lessons being offered?

• 1st through 12th grade:
  • Piano
  • Electric bass
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Woodwinds
    • Flute
    • Reeds (saxophone, oboe, clarinet, etc.)
  • Brass (trumpet, trombone, French horn, etc.)
• 10 years and older:
  • Art
    • Beginner
• 13 years and older:
  • Voice lessons
  • Art
    • Intermediate
      • Need to have taken Beginner class previously OR have previous art experience
• Adult:
  • Voice lessons
  • Acoustic or electric guitar

What is the registration process?

• Participants can register for a single semester (Fall or Spring) or can register for year-round lessons! 
• Year-round registration opens in May. Single semester registration opens in May (for Fall semester) and October (for Spring semester).
• A non-refundable registration fee of $75 will be due at time of registration.
• Availability will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. If slots are full, please see waitlist instructions below. 

When are lessons offered?

• Private lessons will be weekly for a duration of 30 minutes each
• Fall and Spring semesters
  • Year-Round & Fall semester (August - December):
    • Lessons start August 23, 2026
  • Spring semester: January - May
• 16 weeks of lessons each semester
• End-of-Semester Recital (Spring Showcase or Christmas Concert)

For Adult Lessons: we offer either a weekly or monthly option in order to best fit your schedule. 

How much will this cost?

• $400 per semester + $75 registration fee due at the time of registration = $475 per student/per semester
  • The full cost of a semester of lessons will be paid in full by the child's first lesson
• Sibling discount: For families with more than one child participating in lessons, the first child will pay the full price ($400) for each semester. Any following child will receive a 25% discount on cost per semester ($300). 
• If student does two instruments, then they will get a buy one get one 50% off discount to be applied in payment of lessons, not registration. 

Who will be teaching the lessons?

• Lessons are taught by experienced members of Shoal Creek Baptist Church and/or Holtville community. 
• All teachers have been vetted by the Shoal Creek Staff and Creative Arts Director and have completed a background check through the church.
• Teacher selection may be subject to availability and child(ren)'s level of experience. 

What are the expectations for the students?

• All students and participating in the Creative Arts program will be required to attend the weekly lessons as well as perform in the end-of-semester recitals. 
• Students will be allowed 2 make-up lessons per semester. After 2 make-up lessons, the teacher is no longer obligated to make-up any other missed lessons on the student's behalf. 
• Absence do not result in any financial change or payment change. The tuition cost factors in the 2 absences. 

What if after we registered and/or have started lessons we need to dropout or cancel?

• Should a student wish to terminate their private lessons, the student/parent need to communicate this in writing to Creative Arts Director and the teacher.  

What if there are no available spots?

• If the registration for the instrument or voice lesson is Full, please reach out to Hannah Clardy at hannah.clardy@shoalcreekchurch.org to be placed on a wait list. 
• Should a student drop out mid-year, opening a slot for a waitlisted student to join, the waitlisted student will only be financially responsible for the remaining lessons of the semester in the amount of $25 per lessons. Full remaining payment will be due at first lesson.