No matter your age, skill level, or musical ability - Community Music School (CMS) offers a wide variety of individual lessons, group classes, performance ensembles, and music therapy. Ready to make some noise? CMS is committed to providing musical public service programs to Western New York and quality music instruction for individuals of all ages and abilities regardless of aspirations or financial resources.

The professional faculty and administrative staff, together with the volunteers, believe that anyone who has a genuine interest in music can benefit from study and deserves the opportunity to pursue it.

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About Us

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Founded in 1924, CMS has a rich heritage of sharing the gift of music with the diverse communities of Western New York and making it affordable for families of all incomes. The professional faculty and administrative staff, together with our volunteers, believe that anyone who has a genuine interest in music can benefit from study and deserves the opportunity to pursue it.

History

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Community Music School has a rich heritage of sharing the gift of music with the diverse communities of Western New York. Founded in 1924, CMS was originally called First Settlement Music School. It grew out of Welcome Hall Social Settlement, a South Buffalo facility run by the First Presbyterian Church to serve low-income individuals and families.

Financial Aid

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Available for eligible students, financial aid may cover between 25% and 75% of tuition. The threshold for eligibility is higher than you might expect, and we consider all factors when making determinations. Proof of all income must be included to be considered for financial aid. Proof of income includes copies of the year 2021 Federal Tax Forms, current Social Services Budget Sheets, Social Security Administration Letters, Food Stamp Letters, College Financial Aid Letters, etc. Documentation may be uploaded and submitted in PDF, JPG, or PNG format.

Individual Lessons

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We offer private lessons for children and adults at all our city and suburban locations year-round. Lessons are held once a week and range from 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons. CMS students must own or rent their own instrument and purchase music at the teacher's discretion. CMS will consider individual instruction for younger students at the discretion of the teacher.

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