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Your Trusted Partner for Music & Arts Education in Cleveland
Founded as a centuries-old community music school rooted in the Settlement Movement, our organization has dedicated itself to welcoming individuals through the universal language of music. We provide award-winning music instruction, early childhood education, and music therapy services to learners of all ages and abilities. Our three specialized centers deliver tailored programs that foster creativity, personal growth, and community connection. With campuses in Cleveland's University Circle and Ohio City neighborhoods, we maintain year-round enrollment and offer financial assistance to ensure accessibility.Our faculty combines artistic excellence with educational expertise to create transformative experiences that extend beyond traditional music education. Through our BOP STOP performance venue, we cultivate cultural engagement while maintaining rigorous acoustic standards. Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility shapes every aspect of our operations, ensuring that artistic expression remains a fundamental right for all community members regardless of background or circumstance.
Services
Music Instruction
Early Childhood Programs
Music Therapy
BOP STOP Events
Preschool Education
Summer Camps
Performance Venues
Faculty Outreach
Virtual Concerts
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of experience in music therapy services
- Our faculty combines artistic excellence with educational expertise
- We maintain two fully equipped campuses with specialized facilities
- Our programs integrate music, science, and emotional development
- We provide financial assistance to ensure program accessibility
What people say
Joyous space
Magical part of my life
Build bright futures
Lifelong love of arts
Welcoming environment
Services
Music Instruction
Our award-winning music instruction program offers private lessons, ensembles, and group classes for all skill levels. Students receive comprehensive training in various musical styles while developing performance skills and artistic expression. The curriculum combines technical proficiency with creative exploration to nurture both individual talent and collaborative musicianship.
Early Childhood Programs
Our Gold Award-winning early childhood programs integrate music, science, and emotional learning in morning and full-day preschool formats. The child-centered curriculum fosters holistic development through creative specials that prepare children for future academic and social success while nurturing their natural curiosity.
Music Therapy
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy uses guided music experiences to address individual therapeutic goals. Certified professionals design specialized interventions that help clients develop communication skills, emotional regulation, and cognitive abilities through evidence-based music therapy techniques.
BOP STOP Events
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement serves as Cleveland's premier listening room with pristine acoustics and lake views. The venue hosts intimate performances, virtual concerts, and recording sessions while maintaining its reputation as a cultural hub for musical innovation and community engagement.
Summer Camps
Our summer camps provide immersive music and arts experiences that continue educational development during school breaks. These programs combine structured instruction with creative exploration, offering participants opportunities to develop new skills while building lasting connections with fellow campers and instructors.
People
Almeda Adams
Founder
Our founder was a visionary musician and educator who established accessible music instruction programs for Cleveland residents. Her commitment to community engagement through music laid the foundation for our organization's enduring mission of artistic inclusion and educational excellence.
Questions
What music instruction options do you offer?
We provide private lessons, ensembles, group classes, and performance opportunities for all skill levels in various musical styles.
Do you have early childhood education programs?
Yes, we offer morning and full-day preschool programs with a curriculum integrating music, science, drama, and social-emotional learning.
Are music therapy services available?
Our Center for Music Therapy offers specialized interventions using guided music experiences to address individual therapeutic goals since 1966.
Can I attend live performances?
BOP STOP hosts intimate concerts with professional musicians and offers virtual viewing options for select performances.
Do you provide financial assistance?
We offer a generous financial assistance program to ensure accessibility for all community members regardless of economic circumstances.
Are summer programs available?
Our summer camps provide immersive music and arts experiences that continue educational development during school breaks for various age groups.
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Reviews (5)
Elaina Arzu
Jun 27, 2022
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Took my child here for the early childhood program. Drove an hour there and back each day thinking I'm benefiting my child by going to this school. Pre-K was amazing due to amazing teachers in room 145. However, the last year was torture due to one teacher, Mrs. Hickman, for Kindergarten who didn't care at all about any concerns, I as a parent had (and had every right to have) due to bullying issues and lack of attention to those issues.
She brushed them off as nonsense and belittled everything I brought up. My child didn't want to go to school and every moment was a drag. I wouldn't recommend Kindergarten if Mrs. Hickman is the teacher. don't waste your efforts/time/money.
She brushed them off as nonsense and belittled everything I brought up. My child didn't want to go to school and every moment was a drag. I wouldn't recommend Kindergarten if Mrs. Hickman is the teacher. don't waste your efforts/time/money.
Polly Karr
May 10, 2020
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A visit to The Music Settlement is always delightful. There is no other place in Cleveland quite like it.
Patrick Laughlin
Mar 03, 2020
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Wonderful place to take music lessons. The teachers are all excellent musicians and skilled at what they do.
Lynn B. Johnson
Nov 28, 2017
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My son has been a piano student at The Music Settlement for three years and his skill has flourished. The teachers are great at meeting the students where they are and encouraging them to do well!
Randall L.
May 30, 2017
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I have attended concerts for children with special needs. My son is one of those children and we enjoy going. A really great experience and facility.
