Come see both bands at Battle of the Bands, Saturday, October 24, at the Normandy Fall Festival.

Kids learn music by playing it in a real band.

Guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and singing lessons for ages 8 to 18. No experience needed.

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The Chord Collective is an after-school music program in Normandy, Tennessee. Your child picks an instrument and learns it from the ground up as a member of a six-piece band. Over a 12-week season, the band learns three to five songs and plays them live on a real stage.

Families join us from Manchester, Tullahoma, Shelbyville, Winchester and McMinnville.

See a Season in under a minute

Pick an instrument

Guitar

Riffs, power chords and rhythm. Every band has two guitarists.

Bass

Lock in with the drummer and hold the whole band together.

Young drummer singing along behind a full drum kit on stage

drums

Set the tempo. The whole band follows you.

Keyboard player singing at the keys on an outdoor stage at dusk

Keyboard & Piano

Chords, piano, organ and synth sounds for rock and pop.

Young singer at a microphone on an outdoor stage

Voice & Singing

Front the band with a real mic and a real sound system.

Not sure yet?

See all five instruments, and how we help each student find their spot.

How a season works

01

Join a band.

Students are placed in a six-piece band

02

Rehearse once a week.

Two hours, one evening a week: focused practice on your own part, then the whole band plays together.

03

Play the show.

Twelve weeks later, the band plays its set live for family, friends and the community.

See how it works

What parents say

“

It’s been amazing to see how much confidence, teamwork, and personal growth the program encourages. Our daughter isn’t just learning music, she’s learning how to work together, support one another, step outside her comfort zone, and believe in herself.

Chord Collective parent

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Such a fun way to learn music and practice growing confidence. Supportive band that understands it’s okay to mess up and focuses on the fun and enjoyment of the whole experience.

Chord Collective parent