Light & Clay Music School

05/07/2026

*I was supposed to post this last week and didn't get to it. So just pretend like you saw this last Thursday. 🤣*

That's a wrap on our Light & Clay Music classes for this year. I can barely wrap my head around the fact that this was year 3. When my wife, Beth, and I decided to move our music school to Troy, we didn’t know what to expect. We weren’t sure where we would be able to host classes, let alone how we would get the word out about them. When we found our way to the North Elm Collective and connected with its incredible director, Shelly Minnich Calvert, everything just clicked into place. We didn’t just find a space to have classes, we found a community of people who care about the well being of this area’s families and providing services that contribute to their health, purpose, and vitality. We found a space, but would people show up?

Yes, you would. Against the odds, we have more students this year than any before. My time with each and every student is something that I value, and these kids never cease to amaze me with their passion and hard work. Learning an instrument is no easy task, but our students have done an incredible job and I know they have some exciting things ahead of them. To the families of our 2025-2026 class of students,, thank you for entrusting me with this aspect of their growth. I hope that together we can create memories and skills that they take with them for the rest of their lives. Whether it be in musical endeavors or elsewhere, they are capable of great things. Let’s cheer them on!

We want to wish everyone an amazing summer, and we can't wait to see you in the fall.

-L&CMS Director, Seth Simmons

04/28/2026

WHAT A DAY!

We can't believe that our Student Showcase 2026 has come and gone. We were completely blown away by how our LCMS families showed up for these students. It was a perfect way to bring the current school year to a close. The students worked hard all year and shined bright with each of their performances. Thank you to everyone who came to support these amazing kids!

Shout out to our friends and family who volunteered their time and efforts to make this event extra special and run smoothly.

We can't wait to do it again next year. 🫶🙌🎤🎧🎼🎸🥁

09/15/2025

What an amazing first few weeks of classes we've had! Our new location at North Elm is wonderful, and our students are doing great. We're looking forward to an awesome year.

09/08/2025

*LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER*

September is here and so are our music classes! You can still register until Wednesday Sep 10th, at 11:59pm. After that all the classes will be closed for the year. We still have openings in Lil Piano and Lil Drums classes, as well as all of our Teen Classes! If you'd like more information on classes or registration visit: music.lightandclay.com

09/01/2025

It's September which means classes are starting THIS WEEK! 🤯 We still have openings in some of our classes and will continue to take registrations through the end of the week. If you'd like more information on classes or you've been putting off registration go check out music.lightandclay.com and secure your spot! Let's rock.

08/27/2025

Today is the LAST DAY to get your chance to win Music Classes for a year for your Student 8-18yrs old! Just go comment your favorite instrument on the ORIGINAL post to participate. Winners will be announced tomorrow!

*WIN FREE TUITION FOR A YEAR*

We're so excited to be offering free tuition for the year to TWO STUDENTS for our upcoming classes. If you have a student ages 8-18yrs with an interest in learning Piano, Guitar, Drums, or Music Production this is a perfect opportunity to enroll them at no cost thanks to a generous patron!

If you'd like to enter into the giveaway all you need to do is comment your favorite musical instrument on this post. The contest will close on Wednesday Aug 27th, at 11:59pm and we will draw and announce the winners on Thursday Aug 28th.

To stay up to date with the goings-on of our school make sure to follow our page!
For more information about our classes or to register you can visit: music.lightandclay.com

There is no purchase necessary for this giveaway, and it is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

08/25/2025

There are 3 days left to win music classes for the year! Go check out the original post for information on how to enter. 🙌

*WIN FREE TUITION FOR A YEAR*

We're so excited to be offering free tuition for the year to TWO STUDENTS for our upcoming classes. If you have a student ages 8-18yrs with an interest in learning Piano, Guitar, Drums, or Music Production this is a perfect opportunity to enroll them at no cost thanks to a generous patron!

If you'd like to enter into the giveaway all you need to do is comment your favorite musical instrument on this post. The contest will close on Wednesday Aug 27th, at 11:59pm and we will draw and announce the winners on Thursday Aug 28th.

To stay up to date with the goings-on of our school make sure to follow our page!
For more information about our classes or to register you can visit: music.lightandclay.com

There is no purchase necessary for this giveaway, and it is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

08/18/2025

*WIN FREE TUITION FOR A YEAR*

We're so excited to be offering free tuition for the year to TWO STUDENTS for our upcoming classes. If you have a student ages 8-18yrs with an interest in learning Piano, Guitar, Drums, or Music Production this is a perfect opportunity to enroll them at no cost thanks to a generous patron!

If you'd like to enter into the giveaway all you need to do is comment your favorite musical instrument on this post. The contest will close on Wednesday Aug 27th, at 11:59pm and we will draw and announce the winners on Thursday Aug 28th.

To stay up to date with the goings-on of our school make sure to follow our page!
For more information about our classes or to register you can visit: music.lightandclay.com

There is no purchase necessary for this giveaway, and it is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta.

08/14/2025

Does your student have trouble sitting still? Do they turn every surface into a drum? Do their feet tap as soon as a song comes on? You just might have a drummer in your home. If you ask us, this is a budding skill you could nurture by signing them up for one of our Dum Classes starting in September! Our drum students will begin to build a foundation of dexterity and rhythm as they learn the rudiments of the snare and full kit. They’ll have fun each week as we analyze and play along to the music they love.

For more information or to register visit: music.lightandclay.com

08/13/2025

Do you have a future singer songwriter in your home? Maybe the next great rock & roll guitarist? Our guitar classes can get them started on their journey. We will give students a core understanding of chords and rhythm as they learn the most commonly used shapes and strum patterns in their favorite songs.

For more information on classes and registration visit: music.lightandclay.com