My 9-year-old daughter has been taking violin lessons at Cincinnati Music Academy since she was 5 years old. She has been most fortunate to be under the tutelage of Greg Noland, the director of strings at CMA, using the Suzuki method of learning. Along with being a master of all things string, Greg is a guru at teaching the Suzuki method. He also has the patience of a saint, providing encouragement, reinforcement, reassurance, praise, and inspiration when the going gets rough. Greg is a consummate professional and stays in continual communication about schedules and breaks and follows up immediately with any and all questions I have ever had. He is very flexible with his schedule, allowing for changes in the dates and times when conflicts occur.Along with weekly private lessons, Greg also offers group classes so the students can play violin together with others who are at the same level of learning. Throughout the year, the students have solo recitals and group recitals. One fabulous opportunity that is offered is a Group Play-In which has been held at Walnut Hills High School. This is a program where Suzuki students from the entire Tri-State area of all different playing levels are invited to get together and participate in an awe-inspiring concert. It is kicked off with an amazing performance by all the Suzuki teachers.It has been a joy to watch my daughter’s progress over the past four years and have the privilege of knowing Greg Noland and watching him work with my daughter and her fellow students.

Being taught piano by Amy Immerman has been one of the best things in my life. Amy is a remarkable teacher and person. I started taking lessons from Amy at age 70, and she has made playing the piano my favorite hobby. At every lesson I learn a myriad of things that one could not learn from self-taught books. She is incredibly knowledgeable and and willing to patiently share everything she knows. On top of all that, she is a wonderful and interesting person. I would give her an A++++ rating.

I am an amateur guitarist with minimal knowledge of advanced skills. I had lessons with Joel for over 6 months. During this time Joel taught me many advanced skills and was very patient while I was learning. Do to unforeseen circumstances I had to halt my lessons but hope to go back and learn from Joel in the future. I would recommend any guitarists of all skill levels to check out this studio as it has taught me a lot of guitar skills that I can expand on in the future.

I’m 68 and have no musical talent, but I did have a realistic goal to learn some level of piano when I retired. So with that in mind I found Amy,,,, who I found to be kind, smart, compassionate & followed my leads and needs. And we had fun (she never laughed at me, only with me :) learning to get fingers and brain to cooperate. So, while I definitely I can’t speak to learning Brahms or Rachmaninov, if you need a teacher for a new challenge, Amy is as good as they get.

Just had my first recital and it was a lot of fun. Super nervous but still fun . Joel Greenberg and the band are great!!!! Totally recommend this school to learn the guitar.

I’ve been studying piano with Amy Immerman for several years in both private lessons and in group classes. I can’t say enough about her skills in both settings. She’s especially good at meeting the student where they are - whether at a beginning level or more advanced. Amy has taught me *how* to practice, and as a result, my playing had improved considerably. As a bonus, she regularly hosts events at the studio where students can play for each other (always volunteer, no pressure) which is a great way to work through public-playing nerves with a super forgiving audience!

Natasha is a fabulous piano teacher. I am an adult beginner and I was hesitant about taking a group class. She has made this so much fun along with being an excellent teacher. I look forward to every lesson and I definitely leave with a smile and a newly acquired skill each week. Thank you Natasha!

The Academy is designed with precision for adult and youth students. Faculty have excellent training and demonstrate confidence in teaching.As a Grandmother of a young student, I observed the Teacher to have strength and kindness during lessons.Thank you Cincinnati Music Academy as you exceed my expectations as you generate music interests in a young boy.

Natasha Pence teaches my four year old daughter, who loves it! Natasha is great with her - she is patient, manages time very well, makes it fun and includes my wife and I in the process, where appropriate. We will be using her for many years to come - I highly recommend her to anyone!

Cincinnati Music Academy is a fantastic organization that offers an opportunity for personalized and creative music lessons with a variety of expert instructors. Natasha Pence is one of these extraordinary instructors and she is absolutely the reason that our girls continue to play piano and explore their musical aptitude today. She fosters a love of music with an eye towards personal growth both with their instrument of choice and higher life skills that enables them to be well-rounded individuals. Her sincere appreciation for each students individual learning style and interests lends to her being not only an impactful teacher but a wonderful lifelong mentor. Our girls have been playing piano with Natasha since they were both 4 years old and even though we have moved out of state, we continue to engage with her on our musical journey. We cannot recommend Natasha and CMA enough!

Paul has been giving my son voice lessons for about 3 years and it has been such a positive experience! His range has grown substantially and has really improved each year. Paul really seems to take an interest in my sons career and has brought many opportunities for him to perform and even compete in vocal competitions. We are so thankful we found Paul!

Our two daughters have been attending Ms. Natasha Pence’s piano studio at CMA for over 5 years and they absolutely love it. Ms. Pence is a passionate teacher and a wonderful person. She invests time and effort in understanding the students, their strengths, interests and carve out the lessons and practice plans individualized to each student. Her focus is always on helping students to enjoy playing while trying to play the best they can, and we really like that about her methods. It is also quite obvious at recitals, watching other students play and talking to other parents that our experience is common among all her studio attendees.

Natasha has taught both my daughter (4) and me (adult group class) for piano lessons! She is incredibly professional, extremely knowledgeable,and makes learning fun. She takes time to know her students and individualize her instruction. She is wonderful!

My children have gone here for years and love Natasha Pence! CMA has been great over the years and done a terrific job of managing the rough COVID-19 pandemic.

Paul McCready has been my daughters vocal coach for 7 years and the development in her vocal technic and sound and joy in singing has been astounding! He has taught her how to create the difference in her voice and in a healthy supportive strong understanding of what her voice is capable of. She has been offered a select spot as a vocal performance major next year in college. I recommend Paul to anyone who has a child interested in putting in the work when it comes to vocal development and discovering what special gift they have.

Natasha Pence is a compassionate, imaginative and astute piano teacher. I started taking lessons with her after I retired. I was a 76 year old who had not had music lessons before. I highly recommend her for anyone wanting to take piano lessons.

I took guitar lessons with Joel Greenberg for almost three years, and it was a great experience. I was studying jazz, and Joel has a real knack for explaining complex topics. He is knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to your needs when you’re struggling. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their guitar playing, regardless of skill level.The school is great as well. One of the benefits of the guitar department is quarterly concerts where you have a chance to perform what you’ve been working on with a professional band.

My family has had an excellent experience with Joel Greenberg and Cincinnati Music Academy. My son started out in guitar lessons in Joel Greenbergs studio to help with his schools jazz band experience. Throughout his years there, Joel coached him through many music experiences/developed his skills as well as auditioning for college music programs. Our son not only was accepted to a highly respected music conservatory, he also received a music scholarship. Theres no way these things would have happened without Joel. We highly recommend his studio and Cincinnati Music Academy!

Paul McCready is my voice coach at CMA. I got back into singing when I retired and he has significantly improved my singing capabilities and tailors his lessons to the specific needs of his students. His prices are quite reasonable. I have been told that he is one of the best vocal coaches in the city and that does not surprise me. As for CMA, they offer a variety of classes in voice and musical instruments.

Ive had the pleasure of being a guitar student of Max Gise at CMA for many years now. I came to guitar as a busy professional with almost zero experience playing. Max has always been very flexible with regards to my hectic schedule and has made it an absolute pleasure learning to play. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone considering picking up guitar.

My son started to learn piano with Mrs.Immerman since one year and a half ago.Mrs.Immerman is so nice and warm!Her professionalism,passion,patience and special teaching methods make us enjoy playing piano so much!My son appreciated her teaching very much!And he is so lucky to be Mrs Immerman’s student!

I would give 6 stars if I could. CMA has been professional and easy going at the same time. Ive always felt there is a bit of ego in the guitar world but my instructor Joel is very humble and accommodating. I have learned so much and I would definitely recommend them!

After growing up studying voice at CMA, Im proud to have my eight-year-old daughter enrolled in piano lessons with Dr. Olga Rua. Dr. Rua is terrific with kids. She offers a well-rounded musical education, including theory, history and technique. She motivates our daughters steady progression in skill, and is accommodating of a little silliness now and then. She is genuinely invested in the well-being of our daughter, musical and otherwise.

Max Gise and the CMA are both first class. I have been taking guitar lessons here for a couple of years and have enjoyed them immensely. Max is fantastic about teaching students the genres and songs that most interest them. A+

Each instructor we study with from piano, voice and acting are professional and caring. Our daughter has received top notch education through each and every teacher she has studied with.

Ive been taking voice lessons for a year now from Paul McCready. Despite my weak background he led me patiently toward a better understanding of how to use my voice. The qualify of education did not diminish when conducted over Zoom.

I never actually got started because the teacher, James Loughery, was elusive about his policies. It was very confusing because he said you dont pay per lesson, you pay monthly, and you dont get a specific number of lessons. There might be breaks, cancellations, but no set calendar. He was also slow to respond and didnt seem enthusiastic about taking more students. I tried to get started with lessons and he didnt seem to care about responding or setting something up. And if he didnt have any openings or couldnt accommodate me, he should have just said so instead of being coy.

Max is probably one of best, nicest and most knowledgeable guitarist I have seen met or have studied under in the past 45 years. He is a great guy and a great teacher

I have been a guitar student of Max Gise for many years and as an adult student he has taken me from absolute beginner to playing my favorite guitar hero songs in a short period of time. He is the best!

Amy Immerman has been an amazing piano teacher for our daughter. Not only does she teach with joy and enthusiasm, but she inspires her students to set and reach goals. Mrs. Immerman has a knack for giving feedback in an encouraging manner and she individualizes instruction to meet the needs of students. She offers the perfect balance of guidance and choice in selecting music that is challenging yet enjoyable to learn. Her organization and great skill allow Mrs. Immerman to make excellent use of each moment of class. She is highly regarded not only by students and their parents, but also by colleagues as she shares her skills with them at professional conferences, both as a presenter and continuous learner herself. The true interest Mrs. Immerman shows in our daughter as a musician and an individual has created a strong rapport between them. Our daughter looks forward every week to the time she gets to spend learning with Mrs. Immerman. We give our very highest appreciation and recommendation to Amy Immerman, piano teacher extraordinaire!Sincerely,Robin and Kevin Vanover

I am a long time student at CMA. I am a retired Engineer and have been taking guitar lessons from Max Gise for several years now. Max is a great teacher - beginner or experienced student, he can handle either. What do you want to learn on the guitar? from classical through jazz and rock, Max is your guy. The CMA setup is great - in person or remote (Zoom) lessons - I have done both and have been very satisfied. Good value too - much better than the music store teaching setup, but not the expense and commitment of a music conservatory! Highly recommended!

My son, Ian, has been taking guitar lessons with Joel Greenberg for about 9 months now and I cant say enough about how invaluable it has been! I only wish we would have started with Joel sooner!After his junior year in high school, my son found his passion and decided he wanted to go to college for jazz guitar. He had been playing for a few years, but hadnt had a lot of formal training and knew he had a long way to go to get where he needed for auditions. We signed Ian up with Joel over the summer. Joel was really was instrumental in preparing Ian - having gone through the college experience on guitar himself, he knew exactly the things Ian would need to work on and he pushed him to get there. His lessons were very focused and gave Ian the right tools and skills to get him where he needed to be. Ian had lessons with other instructors in the past, but this was different. Ian had to put the work to get there and it wasnt easy, but Joel really made all the difference in helping him focus on all the right things.In February, audition day finally arrived and Ian felt prepared, although nervous. He said he couldnt have done it without the lessons.We found out a few weeks later, he got accepted into the program he wanted!! We couldnt be happier - the results speak for themselves!We very highly recommend Joel Greenberg and the Cincinnati Music Academy!

Like lots of people I started out thinking that it would be a good idea for me to teach myself to play an instrument ie guitar. After all there are and were lots of resources available. Once I started to teach myself Barre chords I realized I was in over my head. I immediately found a teacher. Joyfully paid for three months of lessons. Showed up and quickly found out the guy was not as advertised. He was unorganized a poor communicator and even a worse teacher. Frustrated I didn’t even go to the last two months of paid for lessons. Went back to teaching myself. That wasn’t working out so well. Back to google and another misstep. As they say third times a charm. I called CMA and within a day Max reached out to me. We met and he seemed like a good fit. Ten years later and I continue to benefit and grow weekly under Max’s watchful eye. He is always prepared, organized and professional. His communication is fantastic and he has always offered a lot of encouragement. Most importantly he challenges me helping me grow as a guitarist and musician. I highly recommend Max Gise.

Cincinnati Music Academy is a GREAT place to learn. Dr. Olga Rua for piano is an amazing teacher. Always patient, encouraging and enthusiastic. She makes you want to excel!Michelle Barker

My daughter has been taking drum lessons with Jason for almost a year. She says that Jason is really nice and friendly. He teaches the history of music, but not too much, and always has time for questions.Jason is always on time. He allows for student input. He balances student input for music choices and what he feels is best for the students skill level. He provides honest feedback without being harsh. He is fun but focused. He is silly sometimes, but keeps students on track. At every lesson my daughter is challenged, held to a high standard, and is made to laugh. We greatly appreciate Jasons flexibility with scheduling and the ease with which we can communicate with him. I would highly recommend him as an instructor!

Always dreamed of playing the guitar but dont know where to start? Do yourself a favor and ask for Max Gise at CMA.Id been noodling around on a beat up old acoustic for almost 10 years but never had any formal training. Then, a few years back I made a NY resolution to get more serious about music and CMA put me in touch with Max because of his experience working with adult players. Its been a perfect fit from day one.He pairs a laid back demeanor with just enough rigidity to keep me interested and on track with my progress and always comes to lessons with positive energy. On top of that, hes a human Swiss army knife for all of your guitar needs! From learning basic scales or new chord voicings to advice on buying gear or providing recommendations on new music, over the past few years hes been there to answer all my questions and help me achieve the latest goals.He helps me become a better player every week, and Im looking forward to years and years more of our weekly lessons. (Sorry Max, youre stuck with me).

Our daughters take piano with Natasha Pence, ukulele with Julia Higgins and voice with Christopher Schaljo. Weve been a CMA family for four years; since our daughters were 5 and 7. Our daughters have grown considerably; both in musical pursuits and in developing confidence that comes with recitals, competitions and mastering an instrument. Weve also found being part of CMA to be easy. They are extremely professional in addressing our needs and they are prompt and thorough communicators. They customize instruction based on the needs of our daughters. The teachers also collaborate with each other to help us achieve desired outcomes and are extremely consultative in helping identify what else to incorporate outside of CMA offerings to help our girls thrive. I highly recommend CMA, accordingly.

I have been taking drum lessons from Jason Smart for the last two years. I thought it would be odd to start taking drum lessons at 30+ years old (I had previously taken lessons as a teenager), but I had a goal in mind, and Jason helped me to accomplish it! He is very personable, extremely knowledgeable, and professional. He is flexible in his training plan, and builds it around my specific goals. He helped me to learn how to read drum music as well as basic rudiments. He also allows me to bring in music that I need to learn for specific gigs, and teaches me or simplifies the parts for my current learning pace. I highly recommend Jason and Cincinnati Music Academy!

Joel is an excellent music production AND guitar teacher. He always has something new to share and a professional and kind attitude for every lesson. I cannot recommend them enough.

I studied piano with Dr. Olga Rua at the Cincinnati Music Academy for about 3 years. Natasha Pence paired us after I gave a brief history of my piano experience. I cant imagine being paired with someone better! Olga personalized the lessons to fit my learning style, my personality, and my goals as a pianist. She helped to instill confidence in my playing and in my skills by dispelling negative experiences from my past giving me permission to be the pianist that I was born to be rather than endeavoring to align with certain ideas that I was taught before. Studying with Olga for me was beginning a journey of freedom. She wouldnt say so, but she was very instrumental in my development as a musician, and I will always be grateful to her it. She will forever be my piano teacher and my friend.

My daughter has been taking piano with Dr Olga Rua at the Cincinnati Music Academy for the last two years. Dr Rua is kind and patient and also a fantastic pianist. We have been very pleased with how Dr Rua makes learning and practicing fun. My daughter enjoys her lessons and all of the performance opportunities offered to her.

I attended classes here for about a year. I came into the program with very little knowlage about music theory or production and Joel was able to push me and teach me so much about music production in a short period of time. If you are somebody whos interested in getting into music production or just doing something with music in general this is the place for you. It is 100% worth the money.

My son takes drum lessons with Devon L. and really enjoys it. He has improved a lot over the last year or so of instruction too. Devon uses diverse teaching techniques, so if something is not easy to understand, he will explain or demonstrate it another way. Devon is helpful in keeping my son in time, without a metronome. He really watches and points out how he can improve his technique based not only on listening but really watching his technique. In an hour long lesson, a little more warm up might be helpful. And we wish the school was more flexible when we have a scheduling conflict, but the instruction is very good.

Phenomenal place to take lessons, everyone here is extremely professional and knows what they are doing. I couldnt recommend this place enough

We are so happy to have found CMA. We moved from Florida and our daughter wanted to continue Violin and we looked high and low to find the right Suzuki program for her to join. My wife spoke with Greg Noland at length about the philosophy of the program and how he teaches. We were invited to join a group class as well to try it out.Well, many months later, a couple of group concerts and a solo recital later, our daughter is truly enjoying her lessons. She is focused and responses really well to “Mr. Greg”. She is the one who wanted to start playing violin and she is now at the age where she is truly playing for herself. If has been so much fun watching her learn and grow in her musical education.

I have had a few piano teachers, however, Amy Immerman has the rare ability to understand how her students learn. This insight allows her to reveal the essence of a piece in the unique way her students each understand music. There is no substitute for this talent, and I have progressed further and faster than I would have imagined before meeting Amy. 5 Clefs ! 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

My daughter takes viola lessons from Greg Noland. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is patient and creative. He has motivated my daughter to do her best in a way I never could have. Thank you, Greg!!

I took guitar lessons from Joel Greenberg for over 3 years. I am an older student and my experience with Joel was fantastic. He worked with my goals and gave me material that was fun and challenging! He gave me the skills I needed to go off and study other areas. When I move into Jazz guitar I will be going back to Joel.I am now a student with CMA in their adult group piano class with Natasha Pence. Thats another great environment to learn piano and be with a bunch of great people!

I have had a great experience here!

My son took voice lessons with Paul several years ago. I started in adult group piano lessons, and then moved into private lessons. Have been playing for a few years now. This is a wonderful way to learn an instrument in a no pressure, fun atmosphere with great teachers. Excellent music academy

My son is 15 and has taken drum lessons for years. We started with Devon L. about a year ago. My son loves you going to lessons with Devon. He is able to help him with many styles. He is working on jazz now. He is much more inspired to practice now. If you are looking for a drum teacher I wld recommend CMA and especially Devon.

I took guitar lessons with Joel Greenberg at CMA for 1.5 years and loved it! He adapted his teaching style to meet my learning style, met me where I was in my skill level, helped me break bad habits, improve my finger dexterity, and guided me through learning chromatic and blues scales. He is flexible and works with you on scheduling, his rates are comparable to others given his level of expertise, and hes one helluva guitarist. He also helped me to build my confidence when performing in front of an audience by providing a supportive recital at the end of the year, and I have since moved on to playing with a local band. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience taking lessons at CMA with Joel and I highly recommend the school and its educators.

Joel Greenberg taught our teenage daughter to play the electric guitar. She learned so much, gained confidence and now has skills she will use throughout her life. Highly recommend!

After trying to learn how to play guitar on my own for a few months or so I came to a point where I felt stuck, and eventually sought private lessons through CMA and I could not be happier. Your instructor really puts in the effort to identify your weaknesses and fix them, while at the same time teaching you styles of play that personally interest you. After only about two months of taking lesson I already feel allot less confused about how to go about practicing. The Cincinnati Music Academy is a great choice for anybody at any age and any skill level looking to further improve their musical abilities and understanding.

Ive been taking drums lessons from Devon for 2 years. I have improved immensely due to Devons keen ability to adapt to the needs of each student. I would highly recommend CMA and look forward to continuing lessons there in the future!

CMA is an excellent school choice -- particularly for adults who are looking for music instruction for the first time, or for those who (like me) already have some music background and are looking for more ways to personally grow in music by learning a new instrument. Instructor (Greg Noland) takes time to know the students learning styles, needs and musical interests -- truly making it both an effective and engaging learning experience!

I have been taking lessons at Cincinnati Music Academy for about 8 years, and with Greg Noland for a little over a year. Greg is a great teacher, patient with adult students that dont always have time to practice. He explains things about three to four different ways, breaks complicated things down into manageable chunks and keeps lessons moving forward so that you are always challenged and never bored.

CMA is wonderful. Theyre patient with little ones learning but also challenging in an age-appropriate way. Greg Noland is our individual teacher and he couldnt be more patient with my sometimes (often) grumpy 4-year-old. My son has progressed so far under their tutelage. As they say, run dont walk.

I highly recommend CMA to anyone who is looking to improve their guitar playing. It doesnt matter if you are a beginner or an advanced guitarist, CMA and their instructors will provide the highest quality lessons to any student at any level.

An amazing place to learn and celebrate music

My son took viola lessons from Greg Noland at CMA. Greg was very knowledgeable and helped my son improve a lot. He was very personable and easy to work with. I highly recommend him.

A wonderful place for people of all ages who aspires to make music. The faculty is both caring and diverse. This is a unique place that caters to all ages and all styles.

As an adult looking to begin or further the development of your musical abilities there isnt a better experience to be found. An excellent staff of teachers with no intimidation allows you to feel comfortable no matter what level of musical skill you have. I have been a student now for 1 year and look forward to every class. If youre an adult whos always wanted to learn how to play an instrument but were afraid to start....go here.

CMA is wonderful!! I have thoroughly enjoyed my piano lessons there. There are a lot of different learning opportunities for children and adults

Long time adult student. Paul McCready is the best there is. He tailors his classes to the individual, shows extraordinary patience (and in my case, determination). He can hear ANYTHING going on in your voice and can find the exercise to address it.I cannot praise him and his studio too highly. They are simply the best.

We are a CMA family! My daughter, son and I have all taken lessons with the excellent faculty here. Devon Leigh, one of the drumset instructors here, is absolutely phenomenal and really takes the time and tailors his approach to target the essentials for each player. Olga Rua for piano is also outstanding! Really excellent teachers!

Xiaoming Zhu has provided excellent piano instruction - he’s patient, quick-witted, and attentive. Highly recommend!!Joel Greenberg is a talented guitar teacher who inspires students to excellence. He coordinates fantastic concerts for students - a great experience for both performers and attendees.Cincinnati Music Academy is a wonderful resource for music instruction.

Delaneys vocals have improved tremendously, thanks to her wonderful voice teacher, Sarah Folsom. Each lesson is a fun filled learning experience.

Our daughter has studied violin under Greg Noland for a number of years. We have always appreciated his patience, teaching technique, and the flexibility in scheduling he offers. One thing in particular that I like is how he contextualizes the mood of a particular piece in language that resonates with a typical teenager -- i.e., that the tempo should be upbeat, spooky, fun, danceable, etc. Weve noticed an improvement in her confidence with the instrument. Kudos to Greg and to CMA.

I took guitar lessons from Joel Greenberg for several years. Hes a great guitar teacher and knows a lot about the music business. If youre looking to take guitar lessons, hes the guy!

I have been a Bass student of Matt Holt at Cincinnati Music Academy for a few years now and have grown tremendously as a player. Being an adult student I had looked at a few schools and found Cincinnati Music Academy to have a good blend of programs for both young and old with a highly experienced teaching staff.

I have taken voice lessons from Paul McCready for about 7 years. Paul is an accomplished singer, who really knows how to teach. He adapts his teaching to the needs of the student, and has helped me enormously. I have also worked with a few other teachers at CMA, and been thoroughly satisfied.

The Suzuki violin program offered by CMA is definitely recommended for kids.Lessons are taught by experienced teachers like Greg Noland and Claire Timmerman who are very kind & easygoing with young kids.Their passion for music and support motivates my family to participate in all of the annual events conducted, outside of regular lessons, to help nurture music in kids.Great job CMA, Greg, Claire & other dedicated teachers.

The atmosphere at Cincinnati Music Academy is calm and inviting! Gustavo Carpinteyro is a superb, kind, masterful cello teacher. My son was 5 when he started with him, and I was so impressed with how patient and intuitive he was working with a young student. Dr. Gustavo works on subtleties and posture that produces a technique that is rich with tone. Each lesson scaffolds to the next so that even a parent with no musical training can learn and help facilitate the practices at home. You will see the results of his technique and philosophy blossom in his students. Most importantly, I was so impressed with his knowledge of movement initiation and his ability to articulate those subtleties to a level that even a child can perform. Thank you CMA and Dr. Gustavo for making music!

My oldest son studied for five years at CMA with lessons in Jazz Guitar, Rock Guitar, Voice & Drums and he continues to study music in college. My youngest son has studied piano at CMA for almost three years. The teachers my boys studied with were talented, professional and caring musicians. CMA provided a foundation for my sons to excel, with instruction that was tailored to met their needs. Both boys were able to excel in high school jazz band, perform in bands outside school, as well pursue songwriting and music composition. I am extremely happy, as are my boys, that we discovered CMA!

I have been taking lessons at CMA for many years. To date, I have had 5 different teachers. As those teachers moved from the area to follow their musical careers, CMA provided me with a wonderful teaching staff choose a replacement. Every teacher I’ve had a CMA has been professional, flexible and enthusiastic. I learned so much from each one of them.Most recently at CMA, I have attend weekly private lessons with Greg Nolan for almost a year. He is one of those rare teachers that recognize me, as an adult student, who is pursuing a hobby, not a career. He understands that practice sometimes must give way to that pesky full-time paying job and he willingly does “refresh” lessons, as need . . . sometimes more than once.Under his guidance, I feel my technique on the violin has improved and there has been a remarkable change in the quality of sound when I play; he is helping me find my confidence. His excitement for his craft is infections. It’s heard when he plays, but also in the charismatic way in which he conveys the feeling and dynamics of a piece.I also participate in a string quartet and we see Greg on a monthly basis for coaching. He brings the same excitement and charisma to those sessions as well. I am very impressed with our progress as a group.Thanks to CMA, all my previous teachers and Greg for your support in my quest to conquer the violin :)

Our daughter, Jessica Lawrence, is a student of David Urbon (Voice) and Eric Carr (Acting). Her experience with CMA has been nothing less than stellar. Both David and Erin cater to the entire person, not just in artistic development,but also acting as Teacher, Coach, Sounding Board and Critic. Make no mistake- your child will work to earn their growth at CMA. The staff is focused, dedicated, and highly successful in bringing all of the potential out in their students. We just couldnt be more pleased with the experience, and after a successful Musical Theater BFA College Audition season Jessica is on her way to the next step in her career. We are proud to say that David and Erin were critical contributors to her growth and achievements.Bill & Carolyn Lawrence

Such a great place!

Great teachers

My 9 year old is taking violin lessons from Greg Noland. He is professional in what he does but also understands how to work with younger students.

Awesome Place.