Charles Novell School of Music

05/30/2026

CNS26 will take place June 21-27 at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN. A week full of musical training, fellowship, and a time of seeking and worshipping God with our music, our ministries, and our lives.

We are exciting to have The Perrys scheduled for our CNS26 Kickoff Concert on Sunday evening June 21.
Concerts are free and open to the public with a love offering received. Make plans to be with us!

05/23/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to play the Piano or the Guitar? We can help get you started at CNS.

CNS26 will be taking place June 21-27 at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN.

CNS is a place where you can begin, continue or advance your music and ministry. Classes are offered in; Music Theory, Songwriting, Performance, Worship, Sound Systems, Piano, and Guitar. There are Workshops and Seminars in; Vocal Interpretation, Vocal Range Developing, Breathing, Arranging, Technology, Promoting, Marketing and Branding, Stage Presence, Emcee Techniques, and more. Private lessons are offered in Voice, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Songwriting, Group Lessons, Sound, and Technology.

For more information, and to register for The Charles Novell School of Music’s next National Session, click the link below.

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04/20/2026

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

For over 60 years, The Charles Novell School of Music has been dedicated to helping singers, musicians, and songwriters achieve their musical dreams and goals. Our mission is to support your ministry through our comprehensive programs. At CNS you can study voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, songwriting, music theory, performance, sound and audio, and even social media.

Looking ahead, our annual summer session will be held from June 21-27, 2026 at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN. The theme for CNS26 is "Forward," reflecting our belief that God is leading us into a new chapter, and we invite you to join us on this journey. Our dedicated staff, who are successful in their careers and ministries, are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you. We also have an exceptional lineup of guest speakers and artists, including Billy Blackwood, Allison Speer, Jonathan Wilburn, Channing Eleton, Lauren Talley, Riley Harrison Clark, Dave Clark, Roy Webb, Danny Funderburk, Ben Waites, Shannon Smith, Danny Jones, Paul Secord, Joseph Reed, and Scott Godsey.

Are you ready to move your music forward? Are you ready to move tour ministry forward? CNS is the right place to find the right person to ask the right question to get the right answer. It’s time to move “Forward"!

For more information and to register to be a part of CNS26 visit us online at:

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02/24/2026

We had a great time with Pastor Jon Groves for our CNS weekend session in Central Florida. Our regional sessions are smaller versions of our Summer CNS that allows us to really dig in to what are students are looking to achieve.

We will be holding our final CNS weekend session March 13-14 in Gallatin, TN. This is an opportunity to study voice, piano, guitar, songwriting, performance, and other areas to strengthen your music and ministry. More information and link to register is below!

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01/28/2026

01/27/2026

There are so many people I can think of that have made an impact and influence through Gospel Music that aren’t yet in the Hall of Fame. This is my chance to share who they are. You can too!! Renew or Join the SGMA to let your voice and vote be heard!!

01/14/2026

For over 60 years, The Charles Novell School of Music has been dedicated to helping singers, musicians, and songwriters achieve their musical dreams and goals. Our mission is to support your ministry through our comprehensive programs. At CNS you can study voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, songwriting, music theory, performance, sound and audio, and even social media.

We have 2 Regional opportunities coming up over the next couple of months. We will be in Central Florida Feb 20-21 and in the Nashville area March 13-14.

Then our annual Summer Singing School will take place June 21-27 at Bethel University in Mckenzie, TN. Let 2026 be the year to move your music and ministry forward by sttemding one of these events.

Registration is open at
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