Our Story
The Dow Street Community Music School was founded by Dr. Andrea Dawson, a dedicated professor of violin and viola at Middle Tennessee State University. In 2023, her long-standing dream of providing music instruction to children and adults in a community setting became a reality at 1272 Dow Street, following a comprehensive renovation of the building. Dr. Jill Austin, a management professor at MTSU, plays a vital role in developing policies and operations for the school.