Business Details
18 Years
experience
Premier Music & Theatre Education in Matthews, NC
Founded in 2008 by Executive Director Regina Ziliani, Charlotte Academy Of Music (CAM) has grown from a home studio into a thriving community of over 20 dedicated instructors serving students of all ages. Our mission centers on inspiring students through the transformative power of the arts, combining proven teaching methods with exceptional facilities to foster confidence, creativity, and lifelong musical appreciation. With programs ranging from private lessons to immersive musical theatre productions, we emphasize music theory, performance opportunities, and personalized instruction tailored to individual growth.Our faculty's expertise is complemented by affiliations with prestigious organizations like the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Music Teachers National Association, ensuring students receive industry-recognized training. Through summer camps, ensembles, and community partnerships, we cultivate an environment where artistic excellence and personal development flourish in equal measure.
Services
Private Lessons
Group Classes
Musical Theatre
Summer Camps
Online Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 20+ experienced instructors with specialized music/theatre expertise
- Affiliated with Royal Conservatory's Music Development Program
- Over 15 annual performance opportunities including full-scale musicals
- Proven curriculum combining technical mastery with creative expression
- Community-focused environment with 95% parent satisfaction rate
Associations and certifications
- Music Teachers National Association
- Royal Conservatory of Music
- North Carolina Music Teachers Association
- National Federation of Music Clubs
What people say
Amazing staff
Confidence growth
Positive experiences
Stellar leaders
Developed skills
Services
Private Music Lessons
Individualized music instruction tailored to each student's learning style and goals. Our certified instructors provide focused training in technique, theory, and performance readiness across all skill levels. Lessons emphasize musical literacy while nurturing personal artistic expression through curated repertoire.
Musical Theatre Programs
Comprehensive musical theatre education combining acting, vocal technique, and dance instruction. Students participate in full-scale productions, workshops, and ensemble work that build stage presence and performance confidence while developing triple-threat capabilities.
Group Classes
Curriculum-based group instruction fostering collaborative musicianship and peer interaction. Classes cover music theory fundamentals, ensemble playing, and genre-specific techniques while maintaining individual progress tracking within the group setting.
Summer Music Camps
Immersive summer experiences combining instrument-specific skill development with cross-disciplinary arts activities. Camps feature daily masterclasses, collaborative projects, and final showcase performances that reinforce technical growth and creative expression.
Performance Opportunities
Regular recitals, ensemble showcases, and annual musical theatre productions provide practical application of learned skills. These events emphasize preparation, stagecraft, and audience engagement while celebrating student progress in professional settings.
People
Regina Ziliani
Executive Director
Founder of Charlotte Academy Of Music with 30+ years teaching experience. Holds degrees in piano performance and music education, previously teaching at Spartanburg School of the Arts and San Jose Conservatory.
Laura Black
Musical Theatre Instructor
Accomplished performer with regional theatre credits. Specializes in vocal technique and character development, bringing professional stage experience to student coaching and production direction.
Phyllis Teague
Piano Faculty
Veteran piano instructor with 25+ years teaching experience. Focuses on classical technique while incorporating contemporary repertoire to maintain student engagement and artistic growth.
Marissa Hertzfeld
Theatre Director
Charlotte native with directing credits spanning 15+ mainstage productions. Specializes in youth theatre development, holding a BFA in theatre education from Appalachian State University.
Scottie Jordan
Guitar Instructor
Professional guitarist with diverse genre expertise. Teaches electric, acoustic, and classical guitar using a curriculum that balances technical exercises with creative songwriting projects.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
We offer programs for ages 1.5 through adulthood, including preschool music explorers, youth instrumental lessons, and adult continuing education classes.
Do you offer musical theatre audition preparation?
Yes, our SHINE Musical Theatre program includes audition technique workshops and resume-building sessions led by industry professionals.
Are summer camps open to non-regular students?
All our summer camps are open to both enrolled students and new participants, with no prerequisite experience required.
How do performance opportunities work?
Students receive multiple annual performance invitations including recitals, ensemble showcases, and our 8-week mainstage musical theatre productions.
What instruments are taught?
We offer piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruction with specialized faculty for each discipline.
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