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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
Dalcroze Eurhythmics A
Age: 4 - 7 | Session Length: 15 weeks
Watch your child’s musicality and imagination take flight through purposeful movement, singing, improvisation, active listening, and creative games.
Dalcroze Rhythmic-Solfège I
Age: 6 - 9 | Session Length: 30 weeks
Build a strong musical foundation through joyful movement, creative exploration, and hands-on learning!
Intro to Suzuki
Age: 4 - 6 | Session Length: 7 Weeks (1 Week for Summer)
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 - 6 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
An introduction to the keyboard in a relaxed, group setting.
Lyric Lab Songwriting
Age: 5 - 12 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
New for 2026! Get creative as you learn to write and sing your very own songs!
Popular Guitar Club
Age: 10-13 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Learn the basics of guitar playing in this free small group course. Guitars are free to borrow from TMS while enrolled in the course.
Suzuki Group Piano for Adult Beginners
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Learn the piano alongside others in a supportive group setting that builds confidence, connection, and momentum from the very first class.
Suzuki Group Piano for Adult Restarters
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Rediscover the joy of playing piano in this encouraging class for those returning to the instrument after many years.
"I 100% believe that TMS is the best music schoolhouse for kids ever in greater Cleveland/Akron. I have many memories and great experiences with TMS. You all are my favorite group of people who have a passion for reaching out to kids and families through music in Cleveland.”