Cincinnati School of Music cofounders Anna and Joe Backer first met while studying music at a summer festival. From the start, they shared a passion for music that led them to pursue their dreams and build a community music school for students of all ages.

What started as a small music studio has grown into three thriving music schools in Mason, Montgomery, and Anderson. Voted Best Music Instruction six times in Cincy Magazine, CSM provides top-rated music instruction and much more. “We want to go beyond your expectations at CSM. It is a happy atmosphere here because we love what we do, and we believe we are bringing something important to our community”, says Anna Backer.

VOTED "BEST MUSIC INSTRUCTION" FOR SIX YEARS IN CINCY MAGAZINE (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021), and NAMED ONE OF OHIO'S BEST WORKPLACES THREE YEARS IN A ROW, Cincinnati School of Music is the largest private community music school in Cincinnati with 3 convenient locations in Mason, Olde Montgomery, and Anderson Township.

• Women-led organization
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive

WHAT SETS OUR MUSIC LESSONS APART

CINCINNATI PIANO, GUITAR, VOICE, SINGING, UKULELE, BASS, DRUMS, VIOLIN, CELLO, FLUTE, CLARINET & WOODWIND MUSIC LESSONS

At Cincinnati School of Music, we work hard to create the best environment possible for you or your children to learn. From state-of-the-art equipment to student-friendly policies, we want your music lessons in Olde Montgomery, Mason or Anderson to be special.