Central Music Academy

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From now until June 30, a private foundation is matching every new gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $30,000. This means your contribution has DOUBLE the power to support our mission and vital music programs that impact students in our community. Please note that any amount given by new donors will be fully matched. For 2025 supporters, the foundation will match any amount above your 2025 gift.

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✨Senior Spotlight: Bianca✨

We’re excited to celebrate our final Senior Spotlight for Central Music Academy’s Class of 2026, Bianca! Over the past almost 9 years, Bianca has been a dedicated piano and voice student, growing into a confident and expressive musician whose presence will truly be missed. 🎹🎤

After graduation, Bianca plans to study nursing, with the goal of becoming a NICU nurse practitioner. Her compassion and determination make her such a natural fit for this path. 🩺✨

Bianca shared that music “gave me a way to express myself when I couldn’t find the words to say it. It has taught me to keep trying even when it was hard.” As she reflects on her time at CMA, Bianca says she’s learned that “making mistakes is okay and it’s normal. I’ve also learned not to be so hard on myself.”

We’re so proud of Bianca and can’t wait to see the impact she'll make in the world. Congratulations, and best wishes for everything ahead! 🎓

✨Senior Spotlight: Sophia✨

Join us in celebrating graduating senior Sophia! A dedicated violinist, Sophia has spent the past 10 years at CMA, beginning her journey at just 8 years old. Over the years, she’s grown into a thoughtful, expressive musician, and it’s been so special to watch her confidence and artistry develop. 🎻

One of her earliest memories at CMA is playing “pepperoni pizza” with her teacher, proof that some of the most meaningful learning moments start with a little fun and imagination.

After graduation, Sophia is considering a future in nursing or radiography, and we know she’ll carry her strong work ethic and care for others into whatever path she chooses. 🩺✨

Sophia shared that CMA has “deepened my appreciation for music and has made the experience so much better. I look forward to playing and love that I can share something with other people.” That sense of joy and connection truly shines through in everything she does.

Big congratulations to Sophia, and we’re wishing her all the best in what comes next! 🎓

✨Senior Spotlight: Dayani✨

Help us celebrate our amazing graduating senior, Dayani! Since starting with us in 5th grade, Dayani has grown so much as a musician, and it’s been incredible to witness her journey every step of the way. 🎶

After graduation, she’s plans to pursue a pre-nursing program, and we know she’s going to bring the same dedication and passion to her future career that she’s shown in her music. 🩺✨

When reflecting on her time in music, Dayani shared that it’s helped her “understand the emotion and dedication one puts into an instrument”—a mindset that will take her far in anything she does.

We are so incredibly proud Dayani and all that she's accomplished. Congratulations, and best of luck on this exciting next chapter! 🎓

Congratulations to all of our ticket winners! Thanks to everyone for participating and have a blast at the festival✨

Thank you to all of our supporters last week on Kentucky Gives Day! Your generous support helps make CMA's mission of equitable access to high-quality, tuition-free music instruction possible. Thank you for helping us keep the music playing for students across our community🎶

Don’t miss your chance to be one of three winners for a pair of weekend passes to the Railbird Music Festival! The raffle is open now, but not for long—entries close TOMORROW at 10 AM.

Get your tickets for $25 at centralmusicacademy.org/railbird before time runs out! Stay tuned for our live drawing on May 19th at 10AM 👀


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The 13th annual Kentucky Gives day is going on NOW! Today, we’re asking you to support CMA by making a gift at the link below to help reach our goal of $3,000 for 75 summer lessons. Every donation—no matter the size—helps us provide free music lessons to students who otherwise wouldn’t have access. Giving ends at 11:59 PM ET tonight, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

https://www.kygives.org/organizations/central-music-academy