Macarthur Music Academy was founded in July 2011. It was initially operated from the Somerset Music store on Somerset Avenue in Narellan before moving to its current location in 2014.

The original academy was founded by current head teacher David Eaton and Dr. Rebecca Bennison.

The academy changed it's name to Macarthur Music Academy following the closure of the music store in 2018.

As of the end of Term 3, 2018, Macarthur Music Academy sees 240 weekly students. The academy continues to work with local high school music teachers to ensure the success of it's students in the academic component of their musical development.