Central Music Academy
CMA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that gives free musical training--in all areas of musical performance and to all levels of learners-- in Lexington, Kentucky.
Since CMA’s inception, our dedicated teachers have given over 50,000 free lessons to more than 1,500 students. As an arts enrichment program, the Central Music Academy has fostered equitable access to high-quality, tuition-free music instruction since 2004.
To qualify, the students must be between the ages of 8 - 18, have an interest in learning a musical instrument, and their families must not otherwise be able to afford music lessons (we go by the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lower-Income Household Levels as our income threshold--so for Lexington-Fayette County, a family of four must make less than $60,400 annually to qualify for free lessons at Central Music Academy).
Follow us!
CMA Has A Permanent Home!
CMA has long searched for a spot to put down permanent roots that also has enough space to serve our current and future students. We have now found a building that will meet our needs for years to come. Our building is in great shape, but like any house, it needs repairs, updates, and some reconfiguring so that it fits our needs and is a place where our students, teachers, and team members are excited and proud to spend time. Click here to take a video tour of our new space!
