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Private and group instruction for all levels. Teachers who are working musicians, not just tutors.
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One week. Full band. Original song. Real stage on Friday. Kids go home changed. Spots fill fast.
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IN-SCHOOL | AFTER SCHOOL | IN THE COMMUNITY
We bring music education into schools and neighborhoods that need it most. No fees. No barriers.
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The Community
AVONDALE - BIRMINGHAM,AL
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The People
TEACHING ARTISTS = LOCAL MUSICIANS
Teaching artists, students, parents, volunteers, and everyone else who shows up, makes this place what it is.
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The Venue
BROUGHT TO YOU BY - DIY BHAM
Come catch a all-ages live show at the DIY BHAM Venue, located downstairs at the FireHouse building.
DIY BHAM EVENTS
The Venue
ALL AGES -LIVE MUSIC
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Recording Studio
In-house studio for students and community artists. Real monitors, real results.
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Student Releases
Hear what our students have recorded. Real music, made here at the Firehouse.
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ABOUT
Our Story
A condemned 19th-century firehouse, one founder & a decade of work that became a creative learning space dedicated to the enrichment of Birmingham's musical community.
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Annual Report
By the numbers. Students served, scholarships funded, shows played, and what comes next.
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The Organization

Board of Directors

Firehouse is governed by a volunteer board of community leaders who believe access to music education is non-negotiable.

Leadership

Governing Board

Our board sets the strategic direction of the organization and stewards its mission — making sure every decision serves the kids and community we exist for.

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Chris Hines

Timberline Construction

KO

Keith O'Neal

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

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Francine Karg

Shipt

HD

Heather Daniels

Alabama Public Television

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David Somerall

Media Merge

DD

Daniel Drinkard

Seasick Records

CG

Chuck Gault

Max Coating

LB

Lindsay Booker

Club Pilates

TS

Trip Summersell

ABC Polymer Industries (Retired)

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David Hickox

Rocket Genius

MN

Mai Nguyen

Plot Studio

ST

Shaheed Tawheed

Knowledge, Rhythm, Understanding

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Eugenia Lowery

Avondale School

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Savannah DeRieux

UAB Center for the Arts

Transparency & Accountability

Governance Documents

Public access to our operating documents and financial filings.

Annual Report

2024 — Download PDF

Form 990

IRS Filing — Download PDF

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Interested in Serving?

We're Always Looking

Firehouse needs passionate community members to help guide the organization's mission. If you care about access to music education and want to put real work behind that, we'd love to talk.

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