Where can you find the best music school in Greenville, SC? Learning how to play an instrument is an excellent way to follow your passion, and Kidding Around readers offered their opinions on some of their favorite programs.
Our annual KABOOM Awards winners are some of the best music programs the Upstate has to offer.
Top Music School in Greenville SC
2026 Kaboom Awards Winners

1st Place: Piano Central Studios
Finalists:
- Sounds of Carolina Music Academy
- Drury Lane Music
- Studio Green
Studio Green
SPONSORED 864.606.4839 | studiogreen@studiogreensc.com | 355 E Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg , SC
Studio Green is a music studio in Spartanburg, South Carolina that’s built around one simple mission: creating a love of music in all generations. We work with everyone from toddlers to adults through private lessons, early childhood classes, choirs, and themed camps.
Our focus isn’t just on notes and technique, but on helping students feel confident, supported, and excited to make music at whatever stage they’re in. We aim to be a warm, welcoming space that feels more like a musical home than a formal studio—where families can grow together and music becomes something they enjoy for life.
Sounds of Carolina
SPONSORED 864.844.8120 | info@soundsofcarolina.com | Locations in Greenville & Anderson , , SC
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Sounds of Carolina is a community-focused music education studio dedicated to nurturing confident, creative musicians of all ages. We offer high-quality instruction in strings, piano, voice, early childhood music, and group ensembles, with programs designed to meet students where they are and help them grow.
Our teaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals, joyful music-making, and meaningful connections between students, teachers, and families. From early childhood classes that encourage family participation to private lessons and performance opportunities for developing musicians, we strive to create an encouraging, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
At Sounds of Carolina, music is more than a skill. It is a lifelong gift that builds confidence, creativity, and community.

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2025 KABOOM Awards Winners
1st Place: Greenville Youth Chorale
Finalist: Piano Central Studios
2024 KABOOM Awards Winners
1st Place: Piano Central Studios
Finalists:
- Studio Green
- ARMES
- Lawson Academy at Converse College
- Sounds of Carolina



























