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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
Jun
01
Music Instruction
Suzuki Program Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Suzuki Program Only
Monday, June 01
Music Instruction
Jun
02
Music Instruction
Suzuki Program Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Suzuki Program Only
Tuesday, June 02
Music Instruction
Jun
03
Music Instruction
Suzuki Program Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Suzuki Program Only
Wednesday, June 03
Music Instruction
Jun
03
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, June 03
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...
Jun
04
Music Instruction
Suzuki Program Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Suzuki Program Only
Thursday, June 04
Music Instruction
Jun
04
BOP STOP
Drew Angus and His Band @ BOP STOP
Thursday, June 04
BOP STOP
Join us on June 4th for an evening of songs and stories at with Drew Angus - the heartfelt singer whose voice has been praised by Jennifer Lopez on American...
Jun
05
Music Instruction
Suzuki Program Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Suzuki Program Only
Friday, June 05
Music Instruction
Jun
05
BOP STOP
Edmar Castañeda Quartet @ BOP STOP
Two Seatings: 7pm & 9:30pm
Friday, June 05
BOP STOP
Join us in welcoming Edmar Castañeda as he makes his debut on the BOP STOP stage! Tickets for tonight are $30 each (a $2 per ticket processing fee will be...
Jun
05
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, June 05
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is organized by Cleveland based trumpeter, Garrett Folger. These...
Jun
06
Music Instruction
Suzuki Program Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Suzuki Program Only
Saturday, June 06
Music Instruction
Jun
06
BOP STOP
Matt Von Roderick @ BOP STOP
An Inspiring Evening with The Award-Winning Singing Trumpeter Featuring Special Guest Kenny Werner
Saturday, June 06
BOP STOP
International jazz trumpet and vocal sensation Matt Von Roderick has been hailed as “a post-millennial Chet Baker” by the New York Times and "a top-drawer trumpeter who also sings like...
Jun
07
BOP STOP
Bill McRae Group @ BOP STOP
Sunday, June 07
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is excited to present the return of the Bill BcRae Group! The group presents evocative works from several generations of modern jazz artists including Ben Tucker, Marcus...
Jun
07
Music Instruction
Musical Mix and Mingle
Sunday, June 07
Music Instruction
Come join us for a social afternoon of chamber music making. Open to strings, winds, and piano. Musicians will be placed in trios, quartets and quintets, and music will be distributed...
Jun
08
Piano Camp Jr.
Monday, June 08 to Friday, June 12, 2026
Piano Camp Jr. -- where music comes to play! For beginners new to the piano, this interactive and fun camp combines keyboard instruction, musical games, and music and movement activities. Campers...
Jun
08
Kids Camp
Monday, June 08 to Friday, June 12, 2026
Join us for a morning of STEAM exploration designed just for preschoolers! The Music Settlement is offering half-day morning camps (9am-12:30pm) for young children. Led by TMS EC teachers, each week-long...
Jun
08
Kids Camp
Monday, June 08 to Friday, June 12, 2026
Join us for a morning of STEAM exploration designed just for preschoolers! The Music Settlement is offering half-day morning camps (9am-12:30pm) for young children. Led by TMS EC teachers, each week-long...
Jun
08
Percussion Exploration Camp
Monday, June 08 to Friday, June 12, 2026
Let’s jam! This interactive camp will expand campers’ knowledge and proficiency on different percussion instruments, including rudimental, mallets, drum set, drum set, steel drums, and bucket drumming. Learn the history of...
Jun
10
BOP STOP
Thomas Schinabeck Quartet @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, June 10
BOP STOP
We are excited to welcome back saxophonist and Cleveland native Thomas Schinabeck with his quartet! Tickets for this evening are $20 in each in advance, $25 day of show (plus...
Jun
11
Music Instruction
Student Recital #9 2025- 26
Free and open to the public
Thursday, June 11
Music Instruction
Jun
11
BOP STOP
Stix Presents: “In Search of Nate Smith” @ BOP STOP
Thursday, June 11
BOP STOP
Join us in welcoming Nehemiah "Stix" Baker for a night of music by Nate Smith as well as original music by Nehemiah. Tickets for tonight are $25 each (a $2...
Jun
12
BOP STOP
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Little Big Band Tribute to Ken Peplowski (Featuring Mark Vinci) @ BOP STOP
Friday, June 12
BOP STOP
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra returns with the CJO Little Big Band presenting a tribute to the late Ken Peplowski, who passed away suddenly on February 2, 2026. Peplowski, a Cleveland...
Jun
13
Music Instruction
2025 - 2026 Private Music Lessons End
Traditional
Saturday, June 13
Music Instruction
Jun
13
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Parade the Circle 2026
Free All -Day Arts Festival in University Circle
Saturday, June 13
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Parade the Circle, which was founded by the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1990 with a small number of artists, has since grown to become a treasured large-scale event, drawing...
Jun
13
Music Instruction
Piano Department Student Recital
Free and open to the public
Saturday, June 13
Music Instruction
Jun
14
BOP STOP
Country Gongbang @ BOP STOP
Sunday, June 14
BOP STOP
Founded in 2014, Country Gongbang blends traditional bluegrass with K-pop sensibilities, performing in both English and Korean. Their distinctive sound bridges cultures and expands the global reach of bluegrass. In...
Jun
15
Music Instruction
Private Lessons Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Traditional Private Lessons Only
Monday, June 15
Music Instruction
Jun
15
Piano Camp: From Movies to Mario Bros.
Monday, June 15 to Saturday, June 20, 2026
Ready Player One? Campers will participate in a variety of activities, including Piano Yoga, composition, music theory, and the Composer of the Day. Many types of music will be explored, and...
Jun
15
Kids Camp
Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19, 2026
Join us for a morning of STEAM exploration designed just for preschoolers! The Music Settlement is offering half-day morning camps (9am-12:30pm) for young children. Led by TMS EC teachers, each week-long...
Jun
15
Kids Camp
Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19, 2026
Join us for a morning of STEAM exploration designed just for preschoolers! The Music Settlement is offering half-day morning camps (9am-12:30pm) for young children. Led by TMS EC teachers, each week-long...
Jun
15
Youth Pride Choir Camp
Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Come join our inclusive choir community! Our new Youth Pride Choir Camp is the first of its kind in the Cleveland area. This choir is open to LGBTQIA+ students and allies...
Jun
16
Music Instruction
Private Lessons Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Traditional Private Lessons Only
Tuesday, June 16
Music Instruction
Jun
16
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments in Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, June 16
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...
Jun
17
Music Instruction
Private Lessons Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Traditional Private Lessons Only
Wednesday, June 17
Music Instruction
Jun
17
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, June 17
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...
Jun
17
Music Instruction
Old-Time Jam
Wednesday, June 17
Music Instruction
Gather with friends new and old... Join us each month for an informal jam session at our Ohio City campus as we learn and share folk tunes by ear. This music...
Jun
18
Music Instruction
Private Lessons Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Traditional Private Lessons Only
Thursday, June 18
Music Instruction
Jun
18
BOP STOP
Otherlands Trio @ BOP STOP
** Celebrating the arrival of Star Mountain, the new album on Intakt Records **
Thursday, June 18
BOP STOP
Otherlands Trio is a new creative formation featuring veteran instrumentalist/composers Stephan Crump, Darius Jones, and Eric McPherson. Their dynamic, ever-evolving, magnetically charged music emerges from a pursuit of ego dissolution...
Jun
19
Music Instruction
Private Lessons Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Traditional Private Lessons Only
Friday, June 19
Music Instruction
Jun
19
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, June 19
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house band is organized by Cleveland based trumpeter, Garrett Folger. These...
Jun
20
Music Instruction
Private Lessons Make-Up Week
Make-Up for Traditional Private Lessons Only
Saturday, June 20
Music Instruction
Jun
20
Music Instruction Early Childhood
Jurassic Jamboree with Chamberfest Cleveland
Free Event at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Saturday, June 20
Music Instruction Early Childhood
This free, all-ages event, presented by ChamberFest Cleveland, features live music performances and hands-on activities for the whole family. Join Happy the Dinosaur for chamber music performances. Make rhythmic grooves...
Jun
20
BOP STOP
Ben Tweedt Quartet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, June 20
BOP STOP
Inspired by the work of Herbie Hancock and Ahmad Jamal, Ben Tweedt explores the classic sound of the piano trio supplemented by the colors of world percussion. Tickets to attend...
Jun
22
Music Instruction
Summer Music Lessons Begin
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Monday, June 22
Music Instruction
Jun
22
J@MS Jazz Camp
Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Polish your music skills and discover the rich tradition of Jazz music in this summer offering of our popular school year program, Jazz at The Music Settlement (J@MS). Campers will perform...
Jun
22
Camp Create
Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Join us for hands on creativity, filled with games, collaboration and theater! Led by TMS' Drama Specialist Mr. C, Camp Create is a nurturing and engaging introductory theater arts camp filled...
Jun
22
Kids Camp
Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Join us for a morning of STEAM exploration designed just for preschoolers! The Music Settlement is offering half-day morning camps (9am-12:30pm) for young children. Led by TMS EC teachers, each week-long...
Jun
22
Kids Camp
Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Join us for a morning of STEAM exploration designed just for preschoolers! The Music Settlement is offering half-day morning camps (9am-12:30pm) for young children. Led by TMS EC teachers, each week-long...
Jun
22
Music Instruction
J@MS Summer Jazz Camp
Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Music Instruction
Polish your music skills and discover the rich tradition of Jazz music in this summer offering of our popular school year program, Jazz at The Music Settlement (J@MS). Campers will perform...
Jun
25
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool Ends
Thursday, June 25
Early Childhood
Last Day of Full Day Preschool. Full Day July Camp begins Monday June 29th for those students enrolled.
Jun
25
BOP STOP
BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP
Thursday, June 25
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is closed today for private events. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting your own private event at BOP STOP please visit our website...
Jun
26
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Teacher Professional Day
Friday, June 26
Early Childhood
No Full Day Preschool. Kindergarten Camp & Kids Camp still resume.
Jun
27
BOP STOP
Erica Sunshine Lee @ BOP STOP
Fundraising Event for BOP STOP and The Music Settlement
Saturday, June 27
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is pleased to present award-winning singer-songwriter and Nashville country artist, Erica Sunshine Lee. All proceeds from tonight's performance go to support the BOP STOP and The Music Settlement,...
Jun
28
BOP STOP
Spin Cycle @ BOP STOP
Sunday, June 28
BOP STOP
Spin Cycle make a highly anticipated return to the BOP STOP! Tickets to attend this performance are $25 each. A $2 processing fee will be added to your ticket. This...
Jun
29
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool - July Option Begins
Monday, June 29
Early Childhood
First day of Full Day Preschool for students enrolled in the July Option. Teachers will communicate with parents via email or School Status Connect with information on water-play days.
Jun
30
Old-Time Fiddle Boot Camp (Advanced Beginner)
Tuesday, June 30 to Thursday, July 02, 2026
The heart of old-time fiddling is in the bow. Fiddling is something fun you can do by yourself and with your friends. You’ll always have a tune to play—and you’ll never...