Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music School in Cincinnati, OH
Musical Arts Center has been Cincinnati's premier performing arts academy since 1978, dedicated to nurturing musical excellence through comprehensive education programs. Our institution specializes in private lessons for voice, piano, strings, guitar, and percussion, complemented by group classes in drama, theory, and sight-singing at no additional charge. With over four decades of experience, we have cultivated a reputation for preparing students for professional careers in opera, Broadway, and academia, evidenced by our alumni's acceptance into prestigious conservatories and consistent success in regional and national competitions.Our faculty comprises accomplished instructors who combine technical expertise with personalized mentorship, ensuring students develop both skill and confidence. We offer performance opportunities through recitals and partnerships with local theaters, while maintaining branch locations across Greater Cincinnati to increase accessibility. The center's commitment to community engagement is reflected in memorial programs like the Lincoln Chapman Young Artist's Program, which continues to honor our late colleague's legacy through scholarships and alumni initiatives.
Services
Voice Lessons
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
String Instrument Instruction
Music Theory Classes
Drama Classes
Audition Coaching
Performance Opportunities
Summer Programs
Online Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of proven success in music education and competition preparation
- Our faculty includes instructors with professional performance and teaching experience
- We provide branch locations across Greater Cincinnati for convenient access
- Our students consistently win regional and national music competitions
- We offer free masterclasses and theory instruction with private lesson packages
What people say
Best vocal training
Incredible progress
Exceptional faculty
Performance opportunities
Proven results
Services
Voice Lessons
Private voice lessons develop technical proficiency and artistic expression for all skill levels. Our instructors specialize in classical, musical theater, and contemporary styles while preparing students for competitions and professional auditions. Lessons emphasize proper vocal technique, repertoire development, and performance confidence.
Piano Lessons
Comprehensive piano instruction covers classical technique, sight-reading, and performance skills. Students receive personalized curricula matching their goals, whether preparing for conservatory applications or developing recreational playing abilities. Suzuki method options available for younger learners.
String Instruction
Specialized training for violin, viola, and other string instruments focuses on proper bowing technique, fingerboard navigation, and ensemble playing. Our program includes Suzuki method instruction for children and advanced preparation for orchestral auditions and university programs.
Music Theory
Free group theory and sight-singing classes supplement private instruction through rhythmic training, harmonic analysis, and notation skills. These sessions help students develop comprehensive musicianship abilities applicable to performance and composition contexts.
Performance Coaching
Professional development programs prepare students for competitive auditions and recital performances. Instruction includes stage presence training, repertoire selection, and mock audition experiences to build confidence and technical mastery for career advancement opportunities.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer programs for all ages from early childhood through adult learners.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we provide virtual instruction via Skype and Google Hangouts.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in recitals, Overture competitions, and local theater productions.
How do I register for classes?
New students can register through our website portal or contact us directly.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, we have intensive summer classes and masterclass opportunities available.
What locations do you serve?
Main campus in Hyde Park with branches in Mason, Milford, and Anderson Township.
Reviews (5)
John Langley
Jan 15, 2021
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The Musical Arts Center and its team of superior instructors are wonderful to work with. By studying with MAC founder Karl Resnik, I've been able to take my vocal technique to new heights and apply this additional knowledge to my work in the theatre and in my freelance vocal performance, voiceover work, and more.
Valerie Kaimann
Jan 01, 2021
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As a Talent Manager and being in the Entertainment field for over 30 years, I can say they are the best. (As well as being a Mother of two daughters who have gone to MAC) I have seen the results this studio and its Teachers can produce. It is amazing. These instructors are the absolute best in the business and we are lucky to have them in Cincinnati.
John L.
Jul 04, 2019
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The Musical Arts Center is a tremendous asset to the Greater Cincinnati/NKY area! The staff is amazing to work with and the results that you will experience (either as a student or as the parent of a student) are beyond comparison!
Heidi Fancett
Apr 01, 2019
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My daughter receives voice lessons from Kathy Cammett at the Musical Arts Center. I have seen vocal growth and confidence since she began lessons with Kathy. Kathy is organized, punctual, prepared and a wonderful instructor, that challenges and stretches her students.
Marisela Amaya
Feb 14, 2019
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My daughter has been taking voice lessons at Musical Art Center for several years. All the instructors are super talented. Right now she is taking lessons with Kathy Cammet and she is wonderful. She has improved a lot. She is also doing the YAPP program with Lincoln Chapman and he is great. Marilyn Zelcer and Linda McCalister are also great teachers!
