Equipping church musicians — from first note to the stage.
Carmel Academy of Music trains choristers, choirs, instrumentalists, worship leaders and trainers — and everyone eager to learn — through a clear, structured curriculum, right here in Kisii.
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Welcome to Carmel Academy of Music
Raising skilled church musicians in Kisii.
Based at Nyakoe Central SDA Church, we exist first to equip church music departments — choristers, choirs, music groups, instrumentalists and their trainers — to serve with excellence. We warmly welcome neighbouring churches of every denomination, as well as children, youth and adults from our community.
Where we are
Inside Nyakoe Central SDA Church premises, Kisii, Kenya.
In-person for now
Classes are held on-site; students come from around Kisii. Virtual classes coming soon.
Open to all churches
Rooted in the SDA church, and glad to serve neighbouring churches of every denomination.
Who it's for
Made for church music ministry
Choristers & choirs
Singers in church choirs, choral and congregational groups.
Instrumentalists
Keyboard, guitar and other instrumentalists serving in worship.
Trainers & leaders
Choir trainers, conductors and worship leaders growing their skill.
Neighbouring churches
Members from other churches — SDA and all denominations — welcome.
Children, youth and adults from the community are warmly welcome to join too.
What we offer
Explore our programmes
Eleven structured courses across voice, instruments, theory, production and worship. Filter to find your fit.
Foundations of Music
The building blocks every musician needs — notation, rhythm, ear training and musicianship.
Music Theory
Read, write and truly understand music: scales, harmony, form, analysis and sight-reading.
Voice & Vocals
Train a healthy, confident voice — breathing, range, harmony and expressive performance.
Choir, Choral & Congregational
Sing and lead in choirs — blend, SATB harmony, directing and congregational worship.
Composition, Songwriting & Arranging
Write songs and arrange for voices and instruments — and discover your own sound.
Sacred Music & Worship Ministry
Serve in worship with excellence — theology of music, worship leading and ministry.
Music Career & Professional Development
Build a real career — branding, performance, the music business and the industry.
Music Production
Record, mix and produce music with modern studio tools and software.
Piano Course
From your first keys to advanced repertoire, sight-reading and accompaniment.
Guitar Course
Chords, technique, styles and performance — acoustic and electric guitar.
Conducting & Leadership
Direct ensembles and lead music ministries with skill, vision and confidence.
Life at Carmel
Music, worship and learning together
More than lessons — a caring community of choristers, instrumentalists, worship leaders and learners of every age, growing together through voice, instruments, theory, production and ministry, right here in Kisii.
Choir & congregation
Choral blend, harmony and congregational singing that lifts the whole church.
Instruments & performance
Piano, keyboard, guitar, strings and percussion — from first notes to the stage.
Recording & production
Capture and produce your music at our studio, ready to share and release.
Worship & ministry
A dedicated track equipping worship teams and church music departments.
Why Carmel Academy
Everything you need to grow with confidence
Structured curriculum
Clear levels from Beginner to Professional, with real milestones.
Experienced tutors
Patient, skilled musicians who know how to teach — not just perform.
Flexible formats
Choose Group, Individual or Private lessons to suit your pace and budget.
Practical + theory
Real playing and performing, grounded in solid musicianship.
Worship & ministry
A dedicated track for choirs, worship leaders and church musicians.
Performance ready
Regular practice in stage presence, confidence and real performance.
Getting started
Enrolling is simple
Apply
Fill in the online application form and download your record.
Placement
We recommend the right course and level with a short, friendly assessment.
Choose format
Pick Group, Individual or Private lessons and a schedule that works for you.
Start learning
Begin your two weekly classes and grow with a clear plan and caring tutors.
Transparent fees
Affordable, per-class fees — from KES 90
Pick the format that suits you. Rates are per class (KES); programmes run two classes a week. See the full fee list for every course.
Foundation
Intermediate
PopularProfessional
Estimate your fee
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Your journey
A clear path, from first note to professional
Beginner
Foundations, notation and your very first pieces.
Intermediate
Technique, harmony, ensemble playing and repertoire.
Advanced
Artistry, leadership and confident live performance.
Professional
Career, production, ministry and true mastery.
Real, measurable growth
The skills you'll build with us
Our structured curriculum grows every learner across the areas that matter most in church music and beyond.
Indicative growth across a full programme.
Music that serves the church
Equipping worship & ministry teams across Kisii
The benefits
Why learning music matters
Sharper minds
Music strengthens memory, focus, language and maths ability.
Confidence
Performing builds self-belief, discipline and courage.
Community
Choirs and ensembles build friendship, teamwork and belonging.
Purpose
Serve your church and community, and share a gift that blesses others.
Our environment
A place built for learning music
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Practice rooms
Quiet, well-equipped rooms for focused practice.
Learn moreThe Psalmist Studio
Recording, mixing, mastering & video — our in-house studio.
Learn morePerformance space
A platform for recitals and real stage confidence.
Learn morePianos & instruments
Keyboards, pianos, guitars and more for lessons.
Learn moreDigital piano lab
Modern keyboards for group theory & keyboard classes.
Learn moreLearning resources
Scores, hymnals, materials — and caring tutors.
Learn moreFacilities are growing — contact us for a tour.
School life
Upcoming events
Recitals, grading examinations and open days keep our community active and give every student a goal to perform towards.
See our communityNew events are announced each term.
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Community & engagement
Join a warm, supportive music family
See student achievements, worship moments and stories from across the academy — and share your own on our community wall.
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Frequently asked questions
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Begin your music journey today
Admissions are open. Apply online, meet our tutors and find the right course for you or your child.