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Award-winning music lessons, ensembles, and group classes for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels — children, teens, and adults.
Early Childhood 
Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy 
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
BOP STOP 
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Events
Events
Feb
01
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, February 01
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Feb
02
BOP STOP
CSU Faculty Jazz Trio @ BOP STOP
Thursday, February 02
BOP STOP
Cleveland State University's Faculty Jazz Trio performs live at the BOP STOP. The band features Dan Bruce on guitar, Chris Vance on bass, and Bill Ransom on drums. Special guests...
Feb
03
BOP STOP
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Trio (The Engine Room) @ BOP STOP
Jackie Warren, Aidan Plank, & Jim Rupp
Friday, February 03
BOP STOP
Join us for a special performance with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Trio! The group will perform a variety of selections including arrangements of standards as well as original compositions. Tonight's performance...
Feb
03
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 03
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Feb
04
BOP STOP
The Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP
Presenting the Music of Thelonious Monk
Saturday, February 04
BOP STOP
The Theron Brown Trio (Theron Brown, Zaire [Zigg] Darden, Jordan McBride) is in the business of making you feel good through music. The trio is truly special, and has a...
Feb
05
BOP STOP
Tim Lekan Quintet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, February 05
BOP STOP
Bassist, composer, and Cleveland native Tim Lekan returns to the BOP STOP with his quintet for a live concert featuring several original compositions as well as selections by the great...
Feb
08
BOP STOP
Lift Their Voices Concert Series: Gretchen Pleuss @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, February 08
BOP STOP
We hope you will join us for our next performance in the Lift Their Voices concert series presented by our friends at Roots of American Music. Tickets to attend this...
Feb
09
Music Instruction
Student Recital #6 2022-23
Free and open to the public
Thursday, February 09
Music Instruction
Music Settlement students will perform this evening in Glick Recital Hall in Burke mansion for family and friends. Masks are optional.
Feb
09
BOP STOP
Caleb Smith Sextet @ Bop Stop
Thursday, February 09
BOP STOP
Trombonist, pianist, Caleb Smith makes his BOP STOP debut as a leader featuring a lineup of incredible local musicians. Tickets to attend this show are $15 in advance, $20 at...
Feb
10
BOP STOP
Darren Frate Group @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 10
BOP STOP
Bassist Darren Frate brings his band back to the BOP STOP to present an evening of jazz that we know will groove. Tickets to attend in person are $20. This...
Feb
11
Early Childhood
February STEM Saturday: Music & Light
Saturday, February 11
Early Childhood
Curated for ages 3-8 years old with an accompanied parent or adult present. February's Theme will be Music & Light and will be hosted at The Music Settlement's Ohio City campus...
Feb
11
BOP STOP
Blue Lunch Featuring Tim Longfellow @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 11
BOP STOP
The exciting and dynamic Blue Lunch returns to BOP STOP! Akron native Tim Longfellow, will be a special guest on organ, along with Akron native Maya Nicholson on vocals. Tickets...
Feb
12
BOP STOP
BOP STOP CLOSED @ BOP STOP
Sunday, February 12
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is closed all day and evening. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Feb
15
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, February 15
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Feb
16
BOP STOP
Skatch Anderssen Orchestra @ BOP STOP
Featuring Vocalist Russ Mascia!
Thursday, February 16
BOP STOP
The "Skatch" Anderssen Orchestra makes an epic return to the BOP STOP! Tickets to attend this show in person are $15 each. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Feb
17
Early Childhood
Teacher Professional Day
Friday, February 17
Early Childhood
No Morning Preschool, Full Day Preschool or Kindergarten.
Feb
17
Music Instruction
SUZUKI Recital #5 2022-23 Season
Friday, February 17
Music Instruction
Feb
17
BOP STOP
Chris Coles Trio @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 17
BOP STOP
Listed among Cleveland's Most Interesting People by Cleveland Magazine in 2021, saxophonist, composer, and educator Chris Coles brings an outstanding trio to the BOP STOP. This stellar group of musicians...
Feb
17
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 17
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Feb
18
Music Instruction
J@MS Winter Concert 2023
Free and open to the public
Saturday, February 18
Music Instruction
Our J@MS Program (Jazz at The Music Settlement) will present their winter concert for friends, family, and the community. Come spend the morning with us and celebrate the groove of...
Feb
18
Music Instruction
Flute Studio Student Recital
Featuring students of Linda White and Jane Berkner
Saturday, February 18
Music Instruction
Feb
18
BOP STOP
Jim Snidero Quartet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 18
BOP STOP
International recording saxophonist, Jim Snidero, returns to the BOP STOP with a quartet featuring some of Pittsburgh's best: Jim Snidero- alto sax Alton Merrell- piano Chris McGraw- bass Thomas Wendt- drums Building on his Downbeat...
Feb
19
BOP STOP
Pete Cavano & Joe Hunter @ BOP STOP
Sunday, February 19
BOP STOP
The dynamic duo of Pete Cavano and Joe Hunter return to BOP STOP. The intimacy of piano and guitar is seldom heard and brings an interchange of ideas and rhythms...
Feb
20
Early Childhood
Presidents' Day - No Early Childhood
Monday, February 20
Early Childhood
No Morning Preschool, Full Day Preschool or Kindergarten.
Feb
21
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, February 21
BOP STOP
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicians with open ears are invited to bring instruments, or any sound making device (drum kit...
Feb
22
BOP STOP
Paul Francis Quartet @ BOP STOP
Performing Music By The Beatles
Wednesday, February 22
BOP STOP
Grammy award winning drummer, Paul Francis, returns to the BOP STOP! He has appeared on several Grammy Award winning albums and with artists such as Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett and...
Feb
23
BOP STOP
Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP
A Special Director's Initiative to Feature Original Music By Area Composers
Thursday, February 23
BOP STOP
BOP STOP Director, Bryan Kennard, teams up with a collective of composers and performers from across Northeast Ohio to present the first concert in a new series to promote and...
Feb
24
Music Instruction
Signature Series Event: Linking Legacies 2023
A Signature Series Performance
Friday, February 24
Music Instruction
The concert will feature four world-renowned Cleveland artists performing works by local African-American composers. TMS will host the event on Friday, February 24 at 7:00 PM at its historic University...
Feb
24
BOP STOP
(SOLD OUT!) Ernie Krivda and The Fat Tuesday Big Band 32nd Anniversary Celebration @ BOP STOP
Featuring Vocal Stars Evelyn Wright and Erin Keckan
Friday, February 24
BOP STOP
This show has sold out. Join us on the livestream! Join us as Ernie Krivda's Fat Tuesday Big Band celebrates its 32nd anniversary! The band will feature two of Cleveland's finest...
Feb
25
Music Instruction
Student Recital #7 2022-23
Free and open to the public
Saturday, February 25
Music Instruction
Music Settlement students will perform this afternnon for family and friends in Burke mansion recital hall. Masks are optional.
Feb
25
BOP STOP
Dane Vannatter @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 25
BOP STOP
Join us for a cozy and romantic musical evening as vocalist Dane Vannatter serenades us. Tickets to attend this show in person are $20. This event will also be livestreamed on...
Feb
26
BOP STOP
Ronell Regis Presents Grenada to the World: The Suite @ BOP STOP
World Premiere Event
Sunday, February 26
BOP STOP
Rising star saxophonist/composer, Ronell Regis, premieres a brand new original suite with an All-Star band! Tickets to attend this event are $20 each. This event will also be livestreamed on...