LEARN TO PLAY THE MUSIC YOU LOVE!

High quality music education plus a LIVE On-Stage performance experience!
Beginner to advanced – All ages – All instruments

OUR MISSION

Universal Music Center’s mission is to enrich lives through music and live performance education. We provide high quality continuous music training through traditional and contemporary techniques. Students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels benefit through UMC’s private one on one lessons and learning is accelerated by participating in regularly scheduled live UMC student concerts featuring solo and group performance opportunities.

ABOUT UNIVERSAL MUSIC CENTER

Dreaming of being in a band and performing on stage? Thinking of learning to play an instrument from the beginning with no experience at all? Or perhaps you want to take your current skills to the next level?

Universal Music Center offers a high quality music education program that includes:

One-on-one private lessons
Group rehearsals and workshops
Live performance experience designed to give students a sense of accomplishment and the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience

Creator and founder, Mike Arturi is dedicated to providing a high quality music education in a positive, supportive environment where students can build confidence, learn teamwork, earn a sense of pride and most of all, have fun!

One-on-one Private Lessons

Rehearsals and Workshops

Live Performance Experience

Meet our instructors and learn more about our program!

Our Founder Our Instructors Our Support Staff

What people are saying about UMC…

Universal Music Center provides quality music instruction for our daughter. The individual lessons challenge her and she has improved so much in a short time. She has gained confidence performing in front of an audience with the “live shows” that are part of the program. The live shows also give the students an opportunity to work with others in planning and putting on a show. There is no other place like UMC in this area and we feel fortunate that our daughter is a part of it!

Karen and Steve T.

UMC is amazing! We love our UMC family. They have helped Anna through stage fright. When she started 4 years ago she couldn’t sing in front of anyone and now she performs all over the place. She learned how to play guitar, piano, sing, write her own music, and run music equipment at shows. She has been given so many opportunities to perform at a ton of events. We can’t say enough good things about UMC!

Missy F.

I really wanted to thank you for working with our son on Saturday. He is a bit reluctant to do stuff that is not his idea, but I know he has talent….it is great to have him learning in a method that is not as “boring” as the normal school classroom. Our son is very hands on, so this works great. I think he had a good time, and it was great to see him working so hard.

Melissa S.

You’re helping young children probably more than can be imagined when you consider the potential long term impact on their future. Also things like this have the potential to build upon one another and multiply. You’re bringing hope and happiness to many ( including us old rock & roll fans) in various ways which is a good thing in life.

Ken

Our daughter is now in her fourth year at UMC, learning ukulele, electric and acoustic guitar, and drums. It has been an experience that will certainly shape her future. She did not just learn how to play an instrument and go on her way. The experience of publicly performing what she learned has given her poise, self-confidence and clearly a sense of achievement. Regardless of where life takes her, the UMC experience will help her prepare for whatever she wants to do with her life.

There is an extra plus in learning from two professional musicians like Mark Woerpel and Mike Arturi. They have been everywhere, seen it and done it. Both had confidence in her at times when we thought she might be tackling something too hard.

David F. and Karen G.

The curriculum was fantastic as it played on the students’ love of music, but also taught them about the business of music. Many had never considered the possible career opportunities with marketing, staging, sound/lights, etc. Mike did an amazing job at figuring out what each student’s gifts and talents were to benefit the group. His passion for music and teaching really comes through in everything he does.

Katie Hardyman, MNSCSRE: Complete Concert Creation Course

I have a feeling that we are going to have a very meaningful experience at your studio. My daughter and I look forward to the experience.

Roger S.

The Universal Music Center is an asset to the community and has the potential to grow and establish itself as a premier learning and supporting organization.

Ron M.

Mike, we’re so glad the UMC Band Performance went so well. Another successful step toward your vision. Congratulations!

Carolyn and Robert H.

View Our Annual Report

2020 Report

This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Community Arts and Education Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

ADA Policy & Plan

ADA Policy Statement:

Universal Music Center (UMC) welcomes participants (including students, teaching artists, guest performers, Board and Advisory Committee members) and audience members of all abilities. The policy of the UMC is to ensure equal opportunity for all people to participate in and benefit from programs and activities regardless of race, gender, national origin, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or ability.

UMC prioritizes accommodating individuals of all abilities to participate in its programs and activities. Our commitment to accessibility and our grievance procedure is clearly posted on our website. Our Policy Statement was recently approved by our Board of Director and will be included in our print material and annual report beginning in 2016. See plan for implementation below.ge, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or ability.

[Read Complete ADA Policy HERE]