“Matt Wiley is the most exciting piano teacher I have studied with. He has an in-depth knowledge of music theory and he is a strong pianistic talent. However, it was his unique ability to break down that knowledge and share it in a way that was helpful, motivational and compassionate that made my piano lessons very meaningful. He has influenced me positively as a student and a fellow teacher.”

Dayvin Sterling - University of Alabama

I have studied piano and am currently studying voice at Capstone Music Academy. I can say with certainty that the teachers at Capstone have degrees and experience in their musical field and are able to provide quality instruction to students at all ages, and musical levels. This is the place to study for anyone serious about learning music.

Bryan Ward - Tuscaloosa County Board of Education, Music Director Moundville Baptist Church

“When it comes to teaching and inspiring music students, Matt Wiley at Capstone Music Academy is second to none.”

Buck Johnson - Aerosmith

Matt & his team are highly qualified & passionate about teaching & sharing all aspects of music. I am so thankful something like Capstone Music Academy is in our community!

Bethany Phillips - Worship Leader, Church of the Highlands

"Matt Wiley has been a superb mentor this past year. His energy and charisma are contagious and his knowledge of music theory is extensive. Matt’s lessons have been instrumental in my recent acceptance to Berklee College of Music, which has been a lifelong dream of mine.”

Christophe Classé - Homewood School of Music

“Matt Wiley is an incredible pianist and is one of the few great performers in the world who is also a wonderful teacher. It is extremely valuable to have a teacher that is also very experienced in the real world. He truly wants to see his students succeed by encouraging them and providing them with every opportunity to do so.”

Brent McCullough - Black Jacket Symphony, Trace Adkins, Wayne Newton

“Matt Wiley is an exceptional teacher! I am a guitarist with a degree in Music who studied Jazz Theory with Matt. Matt is the most knowledgeable musician I know. He can explain things in a way that is easy to understand and makes music very relatable. He tied together things that I had been wondering about for years and really helped me understand many concepts that I use everyday. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher and recommend him for any student, beginner or advanced.”

Derek Sellers - Professional Guitarist/Keyboardist

“Matt taught piano lessons to my girls when they were in elementary school. They are both very musical and wanted to work specifically on theory with some technique work as well. My girls were different ages, have different temperaments, and are interested in different genres, yet Matt met both of them where they were and moved them to the next level. The foundational skills he helped develop in them have served them well; they studied music in college (on scholarship) and performed at the Grand Olde Opry last month. I highly recommend Matt. He is a talented and kind teacher.”

Kelly Hager

“As a fairly advanced rock piano player who got into a little bit of a creative rut, and I came to CMA to get unstuck and start to learn the jazz idiom. Matt is a great teacher: patient, kind, and a complete monster on keys. I recommend him unreservedly.”

David Bedsole

“My oldest has taken piano from Matt for 7.5 years and my youngest has taken drums for 4. Anytime someone asks me where my sons take their music lessons, I always recommend Capstone Music Academy. All of the instructors are so kind, talented personable and great teachers. CMA teaches to each student's strengths, gifts, interests and goals because every child is different. I wish I'd had teachers like this when I was learning to play music! These are not your stereotypical music lessons!”

Mandy Bricken