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.
FAQs
FAQs
Browse answers to the questions that clients and families ask us most often. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact us. We're here to help!
Are there any discounts available for seniors?
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.
What summer camps do you offer?
We have summer camps for students of all ages! Click here for more information about our summer camps at The Music Settlement.
Do you have a waitlist?
Yes, we currently have a waitlist.
When are your programming periods?
For returning clients, our enrollment period for the full year runs July-June. New clients can enroll at any time.
What's the enrollment process?
The first step is to complete an intake form. Once received, we will contact you to notify you of your placement status. When we have availability and a music therapist has been identified, we will schedule an assessment. At that time, we will request additional financial aid forms or other related reports, such as an IEP, if needed.
Music therapy is expensive. We need help affording it.
Income-based Financial Aid and other funding awards are available to all qualified applicants. We are available to advise and assist you in gaining information and support to finance music therapy services.
Do you take medical insurance?
No, we do not bill insurance directly. We are happy to provide you with a detailed receipt that you can work together with your insurance company to seek reimbursement.
Do you take any 3rd party reimbursement?
Yes, we do! We have a great deal of experience in working with third parties for support of music therapy services. We can provide assistance for individuals and families who wish to apply for third party funding (e.g. Jon Peterson Special Needs and Autism Scholarships, various County Boards of Developmental Disabilities, foundations, trusts or other sources of income).
Who can benefit from music therapy?
Children and adults facing a wide range of life’s challenges may be positively impacted by participation in music therapy.
The Music Settlement has been, and continues to be, an anchor for my family.