Appalachian Symphony, in its seventh year, is a musical collective providing free music lessons and performance opportunities to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. The program is completely free and increases music education access for people living in low-income conditions as well as providing an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes individuals who otherwise feel as though they do not "belong" in traditional music lesson settings. This includes, but is not limited to, people surviving addiction, trans and nonbinary individuals, and people of different ages and economic backgrounds.

One participant, a woman in her 40s who has struggled with drug addiction for much of her adult life, has said Appalachian Symphony gave her an open welcome that she has not experienced from other musical collectives in the past, where she felt judged for her clothing, the way she spoke, and her personal history. Another participant, a very musically talented trans youth, has spoken about how she has struggled to feel accepted in community circles outside of her group of friends at school but immediately felt included and respected within Appalachian Symphony.

In the local Pike County area, music lessons can be accessed through private instructors at a fee many cannot afford. Not only does Appalachian Symphony provide completely free music lessons, but the organization also provides instruments students can take home to practice with at no cost.

The collective also provides many opportunities for public performance, having provided free musical appearances for Pike County Farmers Market, Pikeville Pride LGBTQ+ events, East KY Indian Culture Association, Progress Pike Unity Celebration, All-District Honor Choir, Pikeville Women's March, and community events.