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Cincinnati Music Academy Personalized music lessons in Cincinnati for all ages — piano, voice, guitar & more. Established 1997. 40+ expert instructors. Get in touch to get started!

One-on-one instruction in a supportive, locally owned studio in Silverton, OH. 🎶 Cincinnati Music Academy (CMA) was founded in 1997 by three dedicated Cincinnati music teachers who envisioned a school where students could receive high-quality instruction in a friendly, supportive environment — and where independent teachers could thrive professionally.

👩‍🏫 Today, CMA is home to more than 40 independent instructors who offer private, one-on-one lessons in:
Piano, Voice, Guitar, Strings, Percussion, Flute, and Music Technology. Lessons are available for students of all ages — from young beginners to adult learners and retirees. Instructors teach a variety of musical styles including classical, jazz, pop, rock, and musical theater. Our instructors bring a wide range of experience, styles, and credentials, including active membership in respected organizations such as:
– Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
– Ohio Music Teachers Association (OMTA)
– Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA)
– National & Ohio Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC / OFMC)

🎼 CMA students also have access to enrichment programs like:
– Student recitals and performance showcases
– The Junior Music Experience (JME)
– OMTA events including the Piano Play-a-thon, Masquerade Musicale, and Buckeye Competition
– The Junior Music Festival
– The Music Development Program

While each instructor at CMA operates independently and sets their own schedule, pricing, and teaching methods, all share a commitment to helping students grow in skill, confidence, and musical enjoyment.

📍 CMA is located at 7420 Montgomery Road in Silverton, OH, just one mile west of Kenwood Towne Centre and easily accessible from I-71 and several major roads. Whether you're a beginner or preparing for auditions, CMA combines the personal connection of private instruction with the professionalism and support of a full-service music academy.

📞 CMA is open by appointment only. To schedule a visit, call (513) 891-7714 or contact us via our website.

✨ Interested in teaching at CMA? We welcome inquiries from qualified instructors who are passionate about sharing music with others.

Want to play music with other people?Cincinnati Music Academy’s ensemble program brings musicians together for coached r...
09/28/2026

Want to play music with other people?

Cincinnati Music Academy’s ensemble program brings musicians together for coached rehearsals. You’ll practice listening to each other and balancing the group’s sound, with a coach to guide you.

Ask about joining an ensemble: (513) 891-7714 or cincinnatimusicacademy.com/group-ensemble-program

You don’t need to buy a full drum kit before starting lessons.Cincinnati Music Academy has full kits in its studios. At ...
09/24/2026

You don’t need to buy a full drum kit before starting lessons.

Cincinnati Music Academy has full kits in its studios. At home, a practice pad and sticks are enough to get started.

Ask about drum lessons: (513) 891-7714 or cincinnatimusicacademy.com/private-lessons/drums

Meet Niko Kordalis, guitar instructor at Cincinnati Music Academy.Niko breaks challenging techniques into smaller steps,...
09/16/2026

Meet Niko Kordalis, guitar instructor at Cincinnati Music Academy.

Niko breaks challenging techniques into smaller steps, with a patient approach for beginners and casual players. More experienced guitarists can work with him on improvisation.

Ask about guitar lessons with Niko: (513) 891-7714 or cincinnatimusicacademy.com/the-faculty/niko-kordalis

When you sign your child up for music lessons, you hope they’ll want to keep going.Jennifer, a CMA parent, shared this n...
09/15/2026

When you sign your child up for music lessons, you hope they’ll want to keep going.

Jennifer, a CMA parent, shared this note about lessons with Austin Atkinson at Cincinnati Music Academy.

Ask about lessons with Austin: (513) 891-7714 or cincinnatimusicacademy.com/the-faculty/austin-atkinson

Getting musicians from a list into a band takes more than matching instruments.CMA considers age, experience, musical in...
08/31/2026

Getting musicians from a list into a band takes more than matching instruments.

CMA considers age, experience, musical interests, and availability, then works to form a group that can rehearse together each week. Each band receives professional coaching as members build a set and prepare for performance opportunities.

Learn how the Band Program works: https://www.cincinnatimusicacademy.com/group-band-program

One piano student may be learning their first notes. Another may be preparing for a college music audition. Mary Tan sha...
08/25/2026

One piano student may be learning their first notes. Another may be preparing for a college music audition. Mary Tan shapes her teaching around the student in front of her.

Her lessons emphasize a classical foundation, technique that can transfer across genres and styles, and practice habits that are effective, sustainable, and enjoyable.

Mary earned her Bachelor of Music from Lee University and her Master of Music in Collaborative Piano from UC-CCM.

Ask about piano lessons with Mary: (513) 891-7714 or https://www.cincinnatimusicacademy.com/the-faculty/mary-nerren

Not sure which Adult Group Piano class fits? CMA's fall schedule includes six evening options, from a first-time beginne...
08/14/2026

Not sure which Adult Group Piano class fits? CMA's fall schedule includes six evening options, from a first-time beginner class through levels for players with four or more years of experience.

Each class meets weekly for one hour over 13 weeks. Start dates run from September 2 through September 15, depending on level, and registration is due three days before your class begins.

Ask about placement: (513) 891-7714 or https://www.cincinnatimusicacademy.com/group-piano-program

Audition dates have a way of sneaking up. Starting early gives students room to experiment before every choice feels fin...
08/08/2026

Audition dates have a way of sneaking up. Starting early gives students room to experiment before every choice feels final.

Private voice lessons can support song and vocal preparation. Private acting lessons can focus on monologues, scene work, character choices, and performance skills for school, theater, film, or college auditions. Each lesson is shaped around the student's own material and goals.

Ask about fall audition preparation: (513) 891-7714 or https://www.cincinnatimusicacademy.com/private-lessons/acting

Fall schedules get crowded quickly. A weekly lesson gives music a place on the calendar before everything else fills it....
07/31/2026

Fall schedules get crowded quickly. A weekly lesson gives music a place on the calendar before everything else fills it.

CMA offers private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, strings, drums, woodwinds, music technology, and acting for kids, teens, and adults.

Ask about a weekly fall lesson time: (513) 891-7714 or cincinnatimusicacademy.com

Ally Oakes has taught students from age 5 through their 90s. She teaches beginning through advanced students, helping ea...
07/30/2026

Ally Oakes has taught students from age 5 through their 90s. She teaches beginning through advanced students, helping each person build healthy technique, confidence, and joy in the process.

A UC-CCM Music Education graduate, Ally has taught professionally since 2018 and brings experience teaching orchestra and general music.

Ask about strings lessons with Ally: (513) 891-7714 or cincinnatimusicacademy.com

Address

7420 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH
45236

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15138917714

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