Music/Arts Institute

Music/Arts Institute The Millicent A.

Daugherty Community School of the Arts at Music/Arts Institute is a community-based music, dance and arts academy for students with the passion to grow.

Mark your calendar for Sept. 14 to Support MAI by Dining at Chipotle!
09/02/2026

Mark your calendar for Sept. 14 to Support MAI by Dining at Chipotle!

🎉 We have more than 100 MAI students, many taking multiple lessons, and we're just getting started! 🎉 There's still room...
08/31/2026

🎉 We have more than 100 MAI students, many taking multiple lessons, and we're just getting started! 🎉 There's still room for your family! Lessons start next Tuesday. musicartsinstitute.org/enroll

Program Director Wendy Baird was named a 2026 Woman of Distinction today.
08/28/2026

Program Director Wendy Baird was named a 2026 Woman of Distinction today.

Support Truman High School band today at Summit Pizza! (Have a local school music fundraiser? Let us know, and we’ll sha...
08/22/2026

Support Truman High School band today at Summit Pizza! (Have a local school music fundraiser? Let us know, and we’ll share it. We’re all supporting arts education together. 💜)

The MAI difference is our faculty. We have highly trained, highly experienced, highly educated teachers who pour into ou...
08/21/2026

The MAI difference is our faculty. We have highly trained, highly experienced, highly educated teachers who pour into our students. Many are also active professional performers themselves. Learn more about each of these special MAI instructors at musicartsinstitute.org/faculty-list.

Kent Brauninger, Strings
Joanna Ehlers, Vocal
Brett Faulkner, Vocal/Choral
Minor Garrett, High & Low Brass
Sarah Gustafson, Cello
Ayron Hyatt, Vocal
Amy Jeffers, Vocal
Brady Johnstone, Woodwinds
Larissa Kannas, Vocal/Piano/Choral
Dr. Elena Korchak, Piano
Kelly Kruse, Vocal
Kirstie Moot, Dance
*Anna O’Renick, Vocal
Michael Pagán, Piano/Bass
Tom Pender, Guitar
Sariah Pinick, Vocal
Louis Potvin, Jazz Ensemble
Mark Sepulveda, Vocal
Dougan Smith, Woodwinds
Wesley Snell, Harp/Harp Ensemble
Kris Taylor, Piano/Vocal/Choral/Music Theory & Composition
James (JT) Taylor, Percussion/Percussion Ensemble/Music Theory & Composition
Loucas Vasilarakos, Woodwinds
Dr. Yee S*k Wong, Piano

08/20/2026

Hear MAI instructor Michael Pagán play this beautiful piano about 30 seconds in. 🎹

We are excited for all of our classes and lessons, but did you know we also offer dance for all ages?Tiny Dancers: Ages ...
08/19/2026

We are excited for all of our classes and lessons, but did you know we also offer dance for all ages?

Tiny Dancers: Ages 3-5
Ballet and Jazz Combo Class Levels 1 and 2: Elementary
Musical Theater Dance: Middle and High School
Private Dance Lessons: All ages! Even adults and couples!

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1010 S Pearl Street
Independence, MO
64050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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