Music Instruction 
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.
Ensembles
Ensembles
Adult Orchestra
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks (6 Days in Summer)
This is a great opportunity for those who may have played previously in life to get back in the game!
Advanced Chamber Orchestra
Age: 8 - 18 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
This ensemble is designed for more advanced string players to continue building and refining ensemble playing.
Beginning Chamber Orchestra
Age: 6 - 11 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
Younger string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) will have the opportunity to learn basic note reading and ensemble playing skills.
Champagne Flutes
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
A small ensemble geared toward intermediate level adult flutists who like to play with others and want to enhance their performance skills.
Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra
Age: 12 - 18 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
In partnership with the renowned Cleveland Pops Orchestra, this ensemble nurtures and trains young musicians to reach their full artistic potential.
Cuban and Latin American Choir Camp
Age: 16+ | Session Length: 6 Days
Explore the traditions of Cuban and Latin immersing yourself in beautiful melodies, intricate harmonies, and vibrant rhythms.
Flautrageous Flute Choir
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Our largest and most advanced flute choir, participants have the opportunity to play all members of the flute family.
Harp Ensemble
Age: 16+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Learn the basics of playing the harp together as a group, drawing on folk, Celtic, and Renaissance music.
Junior Chamber Orchestra
Age: 7 - 12 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
This ensemble is designed for younger string players who may be musically advanced for their age in preparation for our advanced ensembles.
Musical Mix and Mingle
Age: 16+ | Session Length: One Day
Come join us for a social afternoon of chamber music making. Open to strings, winds, and piano.
Old-Time Jam
Age: 12+ | Session Length: One Day
Learn and share folk tunes by ear at this monthly informal session for acoustic strings.
Rock & Pop Band
Age: 10 - 18 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Join our Rock & Pop Band and learn how to play rock, blues, funk, reggae, classic, alternative, and modern rock in fun, student-forward ensembles.
Steel Drums for Seniors
Age: 55+ | Session Length: 1 week
Join us for a week-long summer camp as we learn how to play the steel pan.
The Settlement Singers
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks (6 Days in Summer)
The Settlement Singers is a co-ed ensemble for adults interested in expressing themselves through music.
...everything I have learned about playing violin is from The Music Settlement, particularly my teacher -- Ms. Callista Koh.