Music Lessons for All
Unlock your musical potential with lessons tailored for YOU
YOUR PERSONALIZED
Plan for Success
The Center for Musical Arts’ unique curriculum blends a modern approach to classic instruction, seamlessly integrating techniques informed by neuroscience. We understand that learning music isn’t just about mastering notes; it’s about nurturing creativity and emotional intelligence. Through our tailored programs, we guide students to express themselves authentically through music, fostering a lifelong love and understanding of the art form.
Classes We Offer
Single Lessons
Private lessons taught on an instrument of choice that have personal attention paid to technique, practice tools, musicality, music theory, & repertoire.
Weekly Lessons
When learning an instrument, it takes 2-3 months of weekly lessons and practice to demonstrate noticeable growth.
Shed Sessions
The Shed Sessions are a way to meet other musicians, learn about the history of jazz, and learn the music. The tunes are a list of frequently called tunes at jam sessions and college auditions.
Sacramento Songwriter Circle
The Sacramento Songwriter Circle is a local songwriting community that reflects the diversity of where we live, strives to provide an inclusive and encouraging environment, and supports the independent music scene.
Featured Instructors
Svetlana Kirpu
VOICE
Svetlana Kirpu is a passionate and dedicated vocal teacher with a profound love for music and the arts. Originally from Russia, Svetlana is a graduate of the College of Arts in Naberezhnye Chelny, where she studied vocal performance and music theory. She has worked as a soloist at the Philharmonic in Krasnodar, performed with various opera theaters in Russia, and completed an internship at the Hawaii Opera Theatre.
Isaac Davis
TRUMPET
Isaac Davis is a trumpet player from Hayward, California. Growing up, music was always important to him, as his father was a music producer and guitarist. In 2023, Isaac graduated from Sacramento State University with a degree in Trumpet Performance and continues sharing his love of music through teaching and performing in Sacramento.
Nate Furgason
BASS, GUITAR, CELLO
Nate began playing jazz at age ten with his father, gigging in Northern California and the Bay Area while exploring various genres. Mr. Furgason earned a Bachelor’s in Music from California State University Chico in 2011, performing with the award-winning Chico Jazz Collective. He later received a Master’s in Jazz Studies from NYU in 2014, studying with notable figures in jazz education.
Joey Archie
TRUMPET
A multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and arranger hailing from Sacramento, Joey Archie believes that his music should always spread the message of love, compassion, and humanity. Joey has released multiple albums, Good Vibes, Vol.1 & 2. He co-founded Vibe Street Band and is a member of Lab Rats and Cosmic Roots.
Elijah Molina
VOICE
Elijah recently finished his degree at Sacramento State, singing with their award winning Vocal Jazz Group. He uses the experience from his decade of a group and solo singing, to create his own music. Spreading that knowledge to others for their own musical journey is his goal.
Tim Voet
DRUMS
Born and raised in Sacramento, Tim Voet is a drummer, engineer, producer, and composer focused on empowering others to create and express themselves. After graduating from Oberlin Conservatory, he returned to Sacramento and co-founded Teenie Tiny Studio with the goal to create a space for artists to feel in control of their sound. You can find him on stage with his jazz trio or as one-half of the band tchochke.