Children's Music Academy

Children's Music Academy offers Pre-Junior for 3-year-olds, Junior for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, Intermediate for 1st and 2nd graders, Senior for 3rd and 4th graders, and a Masters Course for CMA graduates. Classes include games, stories, songs, dance, ensemble playing, and work with keyboard, recorder, glockenspiel, guitar, and various percussion instruments. Parent participation is part of the program, with a mom, dad, or sometimes a grandparent attending class.

Programs

• Pre-Junior — 3-year-olds
• Junior — Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten · Signature course for 4 and 5 year olds. From start to graduation: 3.5 years (includes summer months). Parents participate. Ends with a graduation ceremony.
• Intermediate — 1st and 2nd Graders · Beginner course designed especially for 6 and 7 years olds. From start to graduation: 2.5 years (includes summer months). Parents participate. Ends with a graduation ceremony.
• Senior — 3rd and 4th Graders · Beginner course designed specifically for 3rd and 4th graders. From start to graduation: 2½ years (includes summer months). Ends with a graduation ceremony.
• Masters Course — CMA graduates · One-year course for CMA graduates to gain a deeper understanding of musical concepts and learn to work more independently. Ends with a graduation ceremony.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–9 years old
• General schedule: Classes meet one hour per week. New students enroll each Fall and Spring. New classes begin in the Fall and Midwinter.

About the provider

For more than 30 years, Children's Music Academy has delivered music education to tens of thousands of students. The program says it teaches music to young children in a fun, positive, affirming, and creative environment.

Not all courses are offered at every studio. Please contact your local studio for course offerings. Tuition may be paid in one annual payment or 10 monthly installments.

What families say

“We chose CMA because of their top quality instructors and their multi-dimensional approach to music. It’s so much more than piano lessons!” — Our Fans

“My daughter, Molly, recently graduated from the CMA program, and I can honestly say it was one of the most valuable investments that we have ever made. She was given excellent instruction in piano, music theory and ear training, and most importantly, a love for music! A wonderful bonus is that because it is parent/child, I too “re-learned” how to play piano!” — KatiCMA Mom

Last updated September 13, 2026.