To educate, train, and cultivate musicians of all ages who will enrich the worship and music ministry at Good Shepherd.
 

1. Education
2. Respect
3. Sustainability
4. Service to the community
5. Quality

1. We uphold the core value of education, recognizing that learning is a lifelong journey. We strive to cultivate a deep understanding and appreciation for music as an art form and divine gift, thus our academy is committed to providing a comprehensive and holistic music education. We foster critical thinking, creativity, and self-expression in our students. Through structured curricula, individualized instruction, and enriching musical experiences, we aim to empower individuals to become lifelong learners and ambassadors of music.


2. We embrace the value of respect, fostering an environment where students and faculty treat everyone with dignity. We strive to cultivate a supportive community for learning, collaboration, and personal growth. 


3. We practice sustainability by ensuring the economic viability of our academy through a combination of donations and tuition fees. By maintaining financial stability, we aim to provide high-quality music education to our community for generations to come.


4. We value service to our community. Members of the academy actively contribute their skills and time to enhance the worship experience at Good Shepherd according to their abilities and the vision of the music ministry. We strive to elevate the musical aspects of our worship and music ministry, fostering a deeper spiritual connection for all.


5. We are dedicated to quality teaching and musical performances to reach artistic excellence. We believe in nurturing musicians who not only excel in technical proficiency but also deeply understand and appreciate the artistry and beauty of music. We inspire our students to reach their full potential and contribute to the broader musical community.
    

Our mission is to be an inclusive, safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment that fosters the growth and development of musicians while enhancing the worship experience of our community. Through our commitment to education, respect, sustainability, service, and quality, we empower individuals with the transformative power of music, fostering a lifelong love and appreciation for the art form.