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A world-class community music school — and more!

Sure, we have exceptional faculty who can teach you or your child how to play violin, but we also believe in the value of all types of music, the inclusion of every student, and the power of community.

Individual Music Lessons

We offer lessons on all instruments (except for bagpipes and organ) and voice for all ages.

Your Child’s Musical Journey

Our music lessons and classes grow with your kiddo from birth to… forever!

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Dust off your trumpet, sing with friends, play with jazz musicians, join a choir, and more. Play music with your community.

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Electric Gizz

Electric Gizz

Dec 6, 2024 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm $15 – $25

Electric Gizz generates an analog/electric & acoustic experience that draws in audiences with accessible grooves and...

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How do you teach music to an infant or toddler?

How do you teach music to an infant or toddler?

Here at CMA, among our music classes for children, we offer a class called “First Steps in Music for Infants and Toddlers”, which is based on the Early Childhood Music Education curriculum of the same name developed by Dr. John Feierabend.  You may find yourself...

Faculty Highlight: Bryan Dubrow

Faculty Highlight: Bryan Dubrow

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with guitar, ukulele, and piano instructor Bryan Dubrow about his cross-genre music projects, his love of the guitar, and his approach to teaching.

Faculty Highlight: Sarah Summar

Faculty Highlight: Sarah Summar

In this interview we spoke with violin, piano, and composition instructor Sarah Summar about her approach to teaching and the ways that even beginners can use composition and improvisation in their music studies.

Faculty Highlight: Michael Pordesimo

Faculty Highlight: Michael Pordesimo

In this interview we spoke with violin and viola instructor Michael Pordesimo about his approach to teaching and the importance of creativity and independence.

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