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Student Story- Kieran Krentz

UMC Executive Director Mike Arturi interviewed pianist and student Kieran Krentz. Watch the interview here, including a video montage of Kieran’s performances! Learn about the benefits of music education and UMC’s programs. Recorded February 2025 at Universal Music Center.

UMC’s Live Performance Exhibition, November 2024

Our live performance showcases our students hard work and talents. This portion of our education program builds students’ sense of accomplishment, professionalism and poise, and preparation skills. UMC offers legit, fun, inspiring music education to all ages.

The Rock Band Factory

Over the course of six weeks, students of our Rock Band Factory program planned, rehearsed, and performed an entire rock concert with instructors Lucy and Simon. Watch the full concert below!

Bionik Beats

Over the course of six weeks, students of our Bionik Beats program wrote and recorded an original song with Twin Cities producer Stefon Bionik Taylor. Listen below!

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Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.

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