About Us
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
30+ years experience accompanying choirs and playing at churches.
With three degrees in piano performance, Rachel has performed extensively as soloist and collaborator. For 20 years she served as accompanist and associate director of music for MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir and St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church. In addition she has accompanied the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition Chorale and the Wilmington College Chorale. Most recently she was Director of Music at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bromley, KY. She has recorded CD's and been the guest accompanist for various festivals and workshops.
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Education
Rachel Kramer, NCTM, holds Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance and Master's of Arts Degree in piano performance from Eastern Illinois University and a Master in Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from The University of Michigan.
Leadership
In addition to performing, Rachel is the President of Music Learning Center, Inc. and the CEO of AlivenArts. She is founder of Queen City Music Fest. Her focus and expertise in teaching is in group teaching and the belief that "every life needs music!".
Professional Experience
From 1990-1996, Rachel served as the Manager of Education Programs for Baldwin Piano & Organ Co. She was the former Assistant Executive Director of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) From 2009-2014, she was an adjunct faculty member at Wilmington College where she taught class piano and accompanied two choirs.
Special Projects and Programs
Administrator of the Cincinnati Public School Fine Arts Gifted Testing program
Artistic Project Manager - Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra: "Carnival of the Animals: Remix"; created educational materials for PBS/ThinkTV
What Else?
2009 Ohio Independent Teacher of the Year
Certified Specialist in Group Piano Teaching
Certified Specialist in Recreational Music Making
Workshop Presenter
Adjudicator
Group Piano Instructor from Colleges to Cruise Ships - Preschool to Prisons!
What We Know
Churches
Music in worship is never incidental—it's intentional. Thoughtfully chosen music enhances and amplifies the spiritual message, creating a deeper, more meaningful experience for the congregation. The right music speaks when words fall short.
Choirs
Making music together in a choir—conductor and singers as one collaborative force—is the truest expression of what music is all about. It’s social, emotional, and joyful. Choir builds community, strengthens empathy, and offers the unique joy of creating beauty together.
Pedagogy
Understanding how people learn music is essential to effective teaching. With a focus on sequential skill-building, group learning, and the power of collaboration, we help students grow not only musically but also as cooperative, confident learners. Every step is intentional. Every voice matters.