Your parish can raise its own musicians.
A parish-based center of music is a real, revenue-generating program your church runs from the inside. We give you the curriculum, the coaching, and the ongoing support to make it happen, step by step.
Want the full program overview first?
Get the Parish-Based Music Conservatory overview PDF: what's included, the 6-phase roadmap, funding paths, and what your first 90 days look like. Sent to your inbox.
What's included
On-Site Visits & Launch
- Complete coverage of flights, rental cars, hotels, and per diem
- Two onsite visits: Kickoff and Launch
- Full planning and execution of the public launch event
Training and Onboarding
- Bi-weekly 60-minute video calls for the first 90 days
- Transition to monthly coaching calls
- Dedicated communication channel for quick support
- Custom community demographic study before kickoff
Marketing and Launch Support
- Custom website build and logo/branding creation
- Bulletin inserts and community flyers
- Social media setup and templates
- Google Ads Grants setup
Business and Operations
- Customized policies on official letterhead
- My Music Staff (MMS) setup and ongoing support
- Step-by-step instructions for everything your conservatory does day to day, written down so any staff member can pick it up.
The 6-Phase Execution Roadmap
A structured process to ensure momentum never stalls. We guide you from handoff to a fully functioning conservatory.
Onboarding
Working doc setup, community onboarding, and scheduling.
Kickoff Visit
Onsite leadership meetings, facility walkthrough, and defining your model.
Build the Basics
Policy review, payment structure, and scheduling systems.
Teachers and Instruction
Recruiting, onboarding, teacher agreements, and hymn integration.
Marketing and Enrollment
Planning the open house and executing the enrollment push.
Launch Visit
Onsite support for the opening event and a 90-day goal debrief.
Stabilize and Grow
Monthly check-ins to fix predictable problems and finalize the Year 2 plan.
The Funding Playbook
We provide the exact blueprint on how to fund your conservatory launch, so price is never an issue.
- Take it directly out of the church's bank account
- Allocate a portion from the evangelism or mission budget
- Host a targeted congregational fundraiser
- Write grants (LWML, LCMS District grants, and others)
- Have an existing congregation sponsor the startup of a new conservatory
Ongoing Monthly Support
Once your doors are open, you transition to an affordable monthly retainer to maintain and grow your conservatory infrastructure. Everything you need, all in one place.
- The David's Harp online subscription
- On-demand marketing services (all inclusive)
- Website management and maintenance
- Google Ads Grants management
- Graphic design and social media templates
- Metric dashboard and reporting
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to start a conservatory at your parish?
Slots are limited each cohort. Download the program overview if you're still exploring, or apply to the Launch Program when you're ready for a discovery call.
Apply to the Launch Program