Brown Academy of Music

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Brown Academy of Music Cebu, Inc. is a performance-based music school in Cebu City, Philippines. It was founded in 2015 by Adam Brown and Anna Fegi-Brown and opened to students on January 8, 2016. The school’s aim is to teach music and give students lots of opportunities to perform.

Location and what they offer
- Address: 2nd Floor, Northgate Centre, Banilad, Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue (across from Gaisano Country Mall, beside University of Cebu-Banilad)
- Programs: music lessons for individuals and groups, private instruction, children's music classes, and a dance program. They teach voice, drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, and violin.
- The BAM Method: a building-block approach that covers reading music and basic music theory, taking students from foundation to advanced levels.
- Babies and toddlers: unique classes for ages 6 months to 5 years, with a program for 6 months to 2 years (adult participation) and a 3 to 5-year-old program. In 2017 these were renamed the Aria Music program.

Growth and milestones
- Expansion: in 2016 the school expanded its space to include more teaching rooms, a larger rehearsal area, and a better waiting area. A second expansion in early 2018 brought the total space to about 250 square meters, with three more classrooms and enhanced facilities.
- Attendance: by 2018 the school had about 275 students enrolled.
- Shows and events: Brown Academy of Music puts on four major shows each year (April, June, October, December) featuring its students. They also host workshops and performances at public venues and partner with large events.

Performance and opportunities
- Students regularly perform in public spaces and at events, sometimes sharing the stage with well-known artists. The school’s groups and students have appeared on television programs and in other media.
- Notable activities include summer workshops, songwriting courses, and collaborations with renowned musicians and agencies. They have hosted workshops with Jude Gitamondoc and worked with Ryan Cayabyab on iShine Music Workshop in Cebu (launched in 2019).
- The Elite BAMStars, a performance group from BAM, has performed locally and in Manila, and members have joined national music events and festivals.

Impact and resources
- The school emphasizes not just performance but also music fundamentals, including reading music and theory. Adam Brown has written a music textbook and workbook titled Fundamentals of Reading Music.
- A mix of full-time and part-time teachers deliver instruction across the different programs.

Summary
Brown Academy of Music Cebu is a leading music school in Cebu City that blends serious music education with performance opportunities. It serves children and adults, from beginners to advanced students, and continues to grow through new programs, partnerships, and public performances.