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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.
Group Classes
Group Classes
A Brief History of Music
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Join TMS Piano Department Head Arthur Kane for a virtual history tour through the evolution of music.
Beginning Adult Harp Class
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
In this beginning group lever harp (aka the folk harp) class, students will learn basics such as posture, hand positioning, notes and strings.
Beginning Music Theory
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Let's learn how music works! No matter your interests, music theory will help deepen your understanding and appreciation of any genre of music.
Beginning Teen Harp Class
Age: 12 - 18 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
In this beginning group lever harp (aka the folk harp) class, students will learn basics such as posture, hand positioning, notes and strings.
Continuing Music Theory
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Join Linda Allen for this fun group theory course for musicians of mixed skill levels.
Dalcroze Eurhythmics - Rhythmic Studies
Age: 14 - 26 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Interested in mixed meters and cross rhythms? Take a dive into advanced rhythmic concepts with this course.
Dalcroze Eurhythmics for Adults
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Dalcroze is the study of rhythm, structure, and music through movement.
Group Music Arranging
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Have you ever wanted to take a piece of music and make it your own, giving it your own creative spin?
Group Popular Guitar
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
If you're looking to expand your knowledge of the guitar, this course will help you learn tips, techniques, soloing, and repertoire.
Group Youth Piano
Age: 6 - 10 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
This class creates a relaxed environment where students are introduced to the piano and learn basics of music theory.
Intro to Music Lessons
Age: 6 - 10 | Session Length: 9 Weeks
Do you have a young one interested in music lessons but aren't sure where to start? Then this class is for you!
Intro to Suzuki
Age: 4 - 6 | Session Length: 7 Weeks
Start your child on the path to lifelong musicianship! This parent and child course serves as a prerequisite for Suzuki instruction at TMS.
Keyboard Explorers
Age: 4 - 5 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Experiment with improvisation and musical expression through playing at the keyboard, listening, singing, and movement activities.
The Music Settlement is a joyous space, for me and many. Thank you for being a magical part of my life.