About Us

We only do what we do best.  We teach music.

Music education is our expertise. We do not sell musical instruments. Therefore all of our attention is on teaching music.

We teach students of all ages and focus instruction both on a student's demonstrated areas of interest and the skills which we feel any well-rounded musician must have.  Lessons are customized for each student's individual learning needs and style. 

We are family oriented and family operated. Providing your family with a well-rounded music lesson experience is our only goal. With multiple classes offered, parents only need to drive to one convenient studio location in the heart of Charlotte for all of their music lesson needs.  Piano, Guitar, Voice, Brass, Woodwind, Strings, Percussion, Early Childhood classes and Summer Camps are all offered at Charlotte Academy of Music!

Testimonial

"Like many 6 year old boys, my son is energetic, easily distracted, and often finds it difficult to sit still.  Although I knew he enjoyed  music, I was wary of signing him up for music lessons.  We had been through camp, class, and sport situations where adults got frustrated and upset with our son.  I feared that with music lessons  we might once again be setting him up to fail.  When I approached Regina about the Academy, she assured me that all of her teachers were “excellent, patient, and motivating”.  She could not have been more accurate in her description.  Our experience with the Academy has been wonderful.  Regina, Jeff, and all the teachers have created such a positive, encouraging and nurturing environment where the love of both music and children is felt deeply.  They are great with all kinds of kids.  Our son is enjoying his lessons tremendously, and more importantly, finding success while learning to love music."

-Carron, parent

Why Choose Charlotte Academy of Music?

In 1988, Regina Ziliani accepted her first piano student. Since that time she has maintained large, successful piano studios in Spartanburg, SC, San Jose, CA and Charlotte, NC. Within 6 months of moving to Charlotte, Regina had a full studio and waiting list. In her home studio, she taught as many as 84 students per week. It was clear that south Charlotte needed more opportunities for quality musical instruction, and therefore she created Charlotte Academy of Music.

Many of the qualities that made Regina's piano studios successful continue on at the Academy. Incentive Programs, Guest Composers, Music Theory Software and more innovative tools foster an exciting atmosphere for learning.  Combining these proven methods with the Academy’s experienced, professional teaching staff, students at Charlotte Academy of Music are assured a well-balanced musical education.

Contact Regina to schedule a tour & consultation.

Academy teachers hold memberships with the professional music teacher organizations seen below.

The National Guild of Piano Teachers