Omaha Conservatory of Music is a 501(c)3 community music school that provides music education in violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, winds, brass, and percussion, as well as conducting, music composition, and theory.
Our passionate Artist-Faculty challenge and inspire a student body of more than 1000 students through individual lessons and group classes at 7023 Cass St. in Omaha and touch the lives of thousands of others through programs such as String Sprouts, summer music camp programs, our concert series, and off-campus classes.
Music comes to life through a pathway of classes, interaction with incredible artists, ensemble experiences, educational workshops, solo and group performances, and other unique opportunities in collaboration with arts organizations throughout the region.
Piano artist-faculty member Anne Madison performs in the Smith Recital Hall
We grow learners from music curiosity to artistic mastery through classical training methods and mentorship.
We envision an Omaha shaped by people who, through music, learned how to do hard things, lead with creativity, and bring beauty and meaning into their lives and communities.
We believe meaningful music education helps people become not only better musicians, but more confident, creative, and connected human beings. Through lessons, classes, ensembles, and community experiences, students develop the autonomy, competence, and connection that research shows are essential for lifelong motivation and growth (Ryan & Deci, 2000).
Music education develops far more than musical skills. It nurtures creativity, resilience, collaboration, problem-solving, and goal setting—qualities that prepare learners to thrive in school, work, and life. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to experience the lifelong benefits of making music.
Every learner’s journey is unique. Through meaningful musical pathways, students are encouraged to explore, grow, and pursue excellence in ways that reflect their interests and goals. Along the way, families become part of a vibrant musical community where learning, connection, and joyful music-making happen together.
Ruth Meints
It is such an exciting prospect to think of the life-changing journey that a person will take as they learn to play an instrument, igniting creativity, making millions of new connections in the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and experiencing the pure joy of music making.
As an Artist-Faculty Mentor of Omaha Conservatory of Music, I strive to bring cutting-edge research from the field of neuroscience to the individualized music education of each student. The study of music engages the whole person: emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Research has shown that music education also has a significant positive influence on non-musical activities such as speech, attention, memory, reading, and language skills (Kraus & Chandrasekaran, 2009).
The artist-faculty at Omaha Conservatory of Music is a group of highly trained educators from diverse backgrounds who are eager to teach the next generation of young musicians. We offer individual instruction, classes, and solo and group performances, as well as the chance to work with guest artists from all over the world. Omaha Conservatory of Music is an institution of musical excellence. Come be a part of our community!
