We offer private instruction across a variety of instrumental styles -- including classical, jazz, rock, Klezmer, bluegrass, and more. From violin to percussion, we offer something for any age and any ability level. Visit our Private Lessons page for a complete list of instruments.

Yes! We take students of all ages and abilities. So long as you are interested, we are happy to welcome you!

Unfortunately not. For numerous reasons, this is against our policy and not allowable. If you would prefer to have lessons at home, we do offer virtual lessons.

Please visit our Resources page to download our latest school year calendar. Suzuki families, please visit the Current Suzuki Students page.

Private lessons are available traditionally, or as part of our Suzuki Program. Accompaniment, which is required for all voice lessons and as necessary for other instruments, is charged separately. All of our current rates can be found on our Enrollment & Aid page.

When you register for private lessons, you are committing to the current school year. A registration fee and down payment are required at enrollment with remaining tuition billed monthly. However, you can discontinue during the school year by submitting four weeks written notice to the Enrollment & Customer Service office ("ECS"). You can also purchase a trial lesson with a teacher before registering for the school year.

The Center for Music offers financial aid, hardship, and merit scholarships. We also accept third party payments, including the Ohio ACE Program and NEON funding. More information can be found on our Enrollment & Aid page.

Students must notify their instructor prior to any absence. No credit is given for student absences. It is at the discretion of each instructor if they will make up a student absence. Anticipated prolonged absences must be reported immediately to the instructor and the Enrollment & Customer Service office.

Center for Music instructors are encouraged to reschedule any lessons or classes they miss. A dedicated make up week is built into the end of the fall and spring semesters. Students' accounts will be credited for any instructor absence that cannot be made up.

Students and instructors who are unable to attend private lessons on campus due to illness (but healthy enough to participate), inclement weather, or other circumstances may contact their instructor/students within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson and request a distance learning lesson instead. Normal make up policies apply.

The full policy can be viewed on our Resources page.

To ensure a mutually beneficial relationship, students are allowed to take up to three trial lessons with a teacher prior to registration. If a student chooses to change private lesson instructors during the year, this is tantamount to a withdrawal and follow the same policy. (See FAQ "How do I withdraw?")

If a student wishes to withdraw from any Center for Music program, written notice must be submitted to the Enrollment & Customer Service ("ECS") office. Notice given only to an instructor does not constitute official notification. ECS will confirm the withdrawal and outline any remaining financial responsibility.

• Private Lessons – Written notice must be submitted to ECS. Click here to view our full withdrawal policy.
• Group Classes & Ensembles – Written notice must be received by ECS before the second meeting date. After that point, students are responsible for tuition through the end of the course, whether or not they attend.
• Summer Private Lessons – Withdrawals before lessons begin receive a full refund. Once lessons have started, students are responsible for two additional weeks of tuition from the date ECS receives written notice (excluding holidays), whether or not they attend.
• Summer Camps – Withdrawals before June 1st receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. After June 1st, no refunds are available. (Before Care, After Care, and Extended Day are fully refundable prior to the start of camps.)

For more information, please review our Policies & Procedures, or call our Enrollment & Customer Service office at 216-421-5806 ext. 100.

Click here to download our latest policies and procedures.

Log in to your online ACTIVE account here. If you are having trouble accessing your account, please contact our Enrollment and Customer Service at ECS@themusicsettlement.org or 216-421-5806 ext. 100.

(If you cannot login, please do not create a new account. Contact our team for assistance. Thank you!)

Yes! Seniors (age 55+) receive a 10% discount off all Center for Music and Center for Music Therapy programming at The Music Settlement. This discount may not be used in conjunction with any other discount and is not applicable to workshops or BOP STOP events. The discounts cannot be applied to the registration of someone under 55 by a payer who meets the 55+ age requirement.

Discounts must be requested at registration and cannot be redeemed online. Please call us at 216-421-5806 or stop by in person to register with a discount.

We have summer camps for students of all ages! Click here for more information about our summer camps at The Music Settlement.