MUSIC STUDENT SHOWCASE

Live from the Roy E. Barberi Theatre on November 20 & 21

December 5 with 3pm & 7pm sets at Cannery Hall, Nashville TN

LOVE MUSICAL THEATRE?

Take it further!

Our new Musical Theatre Enrichment Program is designed to provide
advanced training for serious performers ages 12 and up!

We can't wait to see our Musical Theatre students take the stage this winter!
January 16 & 17, 2027

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TO ROOTS!

Welcome

We are a vibrant community of growth-minded creatives chasing our Music, Dance and Theatre dreams

STUDIO DETAILS

STUDIO HOURS

MONDAY – THURSDAY
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

FRIDAY
9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

SATURDAY
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY – FRIDAY
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Our administrative team is available during these hours for enrollment, scheduling, billing, and other support. Call, email, or text us for prompt assistance.

320 Southgate Court
Brentwood, TN 37027

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info@rootsacademy.com

(615) 804-1177

MUSIC LESSONS

Offering music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, and more — available both in-studio and at home.

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BAND PROGRAM

A performance-based program where young musicians develop skills through band rehearsals and live shows.

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dance classes

Offering recreational and competitive dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary for ages 18 months through 18 years.

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competition program

Elite training program for dedicated dancers ages 5-18, with multiple competition and performance opportunities.

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preschool program

Music and dance classes designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years, introducing fundamentals through play.

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MUSICAL Theatre

Uniting dance, voice, and acting training for aspiring performers of all ages and skill levels.

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summer camps

Offering summer camps in music, dance, and theatre for students ages 3-18.

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The Proof

11 Years on the Podium.

Voted a top performing arts studio in Williamson County every year since 2015 — music, dance, and musical theatre.

5.0

164 Google reviews
98%

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cool springs / brentwood

ROOTS campus

Located in the heart of Cool Springs, the ROOTS Academy Campus spans 18,400 square feet across three facilities: the Main Building, the Annex, and Studio M.

Our Brentwood, TN campus includes 15 music lesson studios, 7 dance studios with professional sprung floors, and a fully equipped band studio. Parents can enjoy four welcoming lobby areas with comfortable workspaces and seating, designed for both relaxation and productivity. The campus also offers 95 parking spaces and filtered water stations for added convenience.

THE ROOTS WAY

Our mission is to equip the next generation of performers with the skills, mindset and confidence to thrive on any stage. Our vision is to be the trusted studio throughout Middle Tennessee for premier training in music, dance athletics, and performing arts.

mindset
matters

(How we Think)

We believe a healthy mindset affects how we show up in and outside the studio.

excellence
matters

(What we Do)

We believe excellence comes when defining & preparing for success is matched with discipline & passion.

people
matter

(How we Act)

We believe a healthy mindset affects how we show up in and outside the studio.

testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our families have said.

5 Over 169 Reviews

Sean Ballance

Iliana is a fantastic mentor. Our daughter Cora is so excited for her piano lesson every Saturday!

Mike Thomas

Dave Mohr has been a great guitar mentor for my son. Highly recommend Roots Music Academy and Dave!

Megan Moody

We love Roots Music!! Chris is amazing with our son on drums. He really brings out his personality and makes him excited about learning! Stephanie teaches voice for our daughter. She is building foundations of voice and performing!

Jay D

ROOTS Academy has been a very special place to our family for the past year and a half. Not only are the mentors bringing their amazing talents and skills to the classroom, but their love and passion for teaching their craft is so apparent. My kids are always excited for their weekly lessons, and come out inspired and looking forward to the next one. Marta, Matt, Rachel, and Justus we think you're all amazing and we are so very grateful for YOU!!!

Abigail Markham

I've had a great few months singing with Mrs. Stefani!! She has made me feel hope that I can achieve my goals and dreams of being a performer! So much so, because with her help I accomplished getting into the school musical "Into the Woods"!! And I've had a great year and a half with Mrs. Emma. She has helped my dancing skills a lot! So much so, that I got into the Dance 2 class at my school!!

Sonali Samantaray

Mr. Chris Ramirez has a unique ability to connect with students of all personalities and learning styles at Roots. He breaks down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, keeps lessons fun and engaging, and always celebrates progress—big or small.
My child has gained confidence, leaning technique, and a real love for music thanks to his guidance. We’re grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him/ Roots Academy to any family looking for a great drum instructor.

Neha Pradhan (Neha)

Aarya loves Ms Anabelle. We have been part of Roots singing and Dance for more than 3 years now and we love this place. All the mentors are amazing but special shoutout to our very beloved Ms anabelle for making Aarya follow thtough on her dreams❤️❤️

Y T

Ms. Nat Burns has been such a wonderful ballet teacher for my daughter. She is patient, supportive, and truly cares about her students. We’ve seen so much growth and confidence. Thank you!

Kalpana Kolanji

Katie wonderful mentor. She teaches to toddler children excellent

Prateek Gupta

We couldn’t ask for a better music teacher than Justus Mitchell. For over a year now, he has made guitar and vocal lessons something Vihaan genuinely looks forward to.

He has a great balance of being friendly and respectful while also knowing exactly how to challenge Vihaan to keep him engaged and growing. The progress in both skill and confidence has been incredible.

Highly recommend — he truly knows how to spark and sustain a love for music. 🎸✨

Hamid Rab

The recital was very disappointing. Parents were not allowed to take pictures or videos, seemingly so that the organizers could sell the photos and videos later.

We spent the entire afternoon at the event just to watch our child perform for about three minutes. There was no food available, and once you left the venue, you were not allowed to come back in.

To make matters worse, the venue was extremely cold. Many people complained about the temperature, but no one seemed to care or do anything about it.

Overall, it was a very poor experience and not enjoyable for families attending to support their children.

Jim E

The teachers are great and very passionate. The kids really enjoy it and have greatly improved. The kids always love performing at the RMA fests!

Meghan Nash

Roots Dance Academy has been my daughter’s second home for almost 8 years now. Kyle and Kristy have made such an amazing space for dancers to grow and shine. There are so many mentors that are so special to us (Saskia, Jess, Kathleen, Erin, Chimera, etc and of course our daughter’s special mentor/cheerleader-Kelsey!! I am so grateful for all of these mentors for believing in my girl and bringing out the best in her!

Brian Blas

Roots is truly a special place. Liv Ash is my son’s piano teacher, and we couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. Her patience during her lessons, as well as her ability to connect with my son and make music “make sense” to him is beyond phenomenal. He always leaves his time with her excited to share with us what he has learned and played.

holly pagliara

We lover Roots! All of our mentors have been fabulous! So kind and encouraging!

Sumalatha Dommeti

Nice place to learn different types of activities dance, Piano, guitar, singing etc.
Good atmosphere.

Dewayne Strobel

Zhaa Zhaa loves her classes and especially Her teacher Ashley Seagraves.

Keith and Blaine Marschner

Meg Dearmin at roots is the BEST! She’s so kind, patient and an all around amazing dance teacher! We are so lucky to have had her the past two years! 💗

Heather Pereyra

Highly recommend Roots! We’ve had an amazing experience over the past five years. My daughter has grown so much musically and truly loves her teacher, Miss Marilyn. She is incredibly thoughtful and always helps her choose music that matches her interests, which keeps lessons fun and motivating. Most importantly, my daughter has gained so much confidence performing on stage. We are so grateful for Miss Marilyn and the positive, encouraging environment Roots provides

Bob Lauer

Ali has been coming to Roots for over 3 years and all of her instructors have been amazing. Dave Mohr as her guitar mentor and Liv Ash for voice mentoring have been great as Ali has made tremendous strides. Thank you to all and would highly recommend Roots and Dave and Liv!
Bob and Lisa L

Kate Kennedy

We love Roots! Great communication and we love Cassidy! Her commitment to growing our young singer is greatly appreciated.

Nicholas Adinolfi

We have been so happy with ROOTS and Miss Zoe! She is always kind and encouraging and has done a wonderful job teaching our daughter. My wife and I are always surprised to see how much progress she has made. Thank you!

Mary Jones

We love Roots! Mr Dave and Ms Allison are great teachers. Both my boys enjoy their weekly lessons.

Sonali Samantaray

Mr. Chris Ramirez has a unique ability to connect with students of all personalities and learning styles. He breaks down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, keeps lessons fun and engaging, and always celebrates progress—big or small.
My child has gained confidence, leaning technique, and a real love for music thanks to his guidance. We’re grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him to any family looking for a great drum instructor.

B L

We have two kids in their second year at ROOTS, both growing in skill, confidence and joy in their crafts in this supportive, excellent environment staffed with truly brilliant and caring mentors. Convinced Miss Jen is secretly a super hero or an angel or a combination of both.

Rebecca Wagner

Can't say enough about Roots Academy!
The mentors are fantastic! They are talented and passionate about their craft and come prepared to work with the kids.
The administrative staff is so organized and the communication is excellent. I love that they keep us informed with quick concise emails. They are also so easy to work with and accommodating (injuries, illness, rescheduling etc).
The facilities are so clean!

Brittany Box

Roots is an amazing place. Everyone is kind and encouraging. My son loves his dance, musical theatre and music classes. He’s been taking for about two years now and they are helping him succeed as a child actor.
The recitals are so inspiring. The level of talent is impressive and preparation and care that goes into putting on these productions is amazing. They work hard to make the kids feel special!

avery clark

Stephanie is so amazing and fun!! She is so wise in the musical world. She’s able to work you through any issue or goal you want to reach. Highly recommend Stephanie for voice lessons.

Cristina Becerra

Super encantada con todos ustedes ! Y la atención y dedicación que tienen con mi baby!! Ha tenido más confianza y entusiasmo por ir a sus clases de guitarra y violín! Gracias a todos !!

Mike Sterling

Justus is an outstanding mentor who is not only a gifted musician but a gifted instructor as well. I recently retired and decided to study piano, a scary move on my part since I haven’t played the piano since 8th grade. Justus is kind and encouraging. He’s exceptional at figuring out bits I have forgotten and tailoring my lessons and practice sessions to fit my learning style. Never have I felt so inspired to be creative musically! Thank you, Justus!

MEET OUR TEAM

Teaching isn’t just about learning techniques. Our students are led by passionate and well-trained professionals who recognize their greater role in students’ lives.

Admin Team

Music Mentors

Dance Mentors

our guarantee

We are so confident you’re going to love your experience at ROOTS that we guarantee your satisfaction for the first 30 days (4 classes or lessons), or your money back.

Next Steps

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NEWS & UPDATES

OnStage Band Show Tickets Are On Sale!
Our OnStage bands are taking the stage at Cannery Hall on December 5! Tickets are on sale now for both live sets.
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Join us on Halloween for Fall Fest & Trunk-or-Treat!
Join us Saturday, Oct 31, 10 AM to noon at ROOTS Academy for Fall Fest & Trunk-or-Treat. This free community event has trunk-or-treat for all ages, a Halloween bounce house, live music from ROOTS OnStage Bands, a photo booth, face painting, food trucks and more. Costumes encouraged, rain or shine.
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Dad and Dancer Hip Hop Class
Dads and Dancer Hip Hop Class Our Company dancers brought their dads into the studio for one of the most fun traditions of the year: Dads + Dancers Hip [...]
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2026–2027 Dance Registration Is Now Open
There’s a place right here for you. Registration for our 2026–2027 season is officially open, and we can’t wait to welcome new and returning students into another year of [...]
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