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You Belong at Musicologie
No matter how old you are, what your experience is, or what your goals are, Musicologie is the place where you can fit in. Each teacher is hand picked and specifically matched so you can be confident you’re with the right person to guide you on an amazing musical journey. That’s why we’ve been voted one of the best music schools in Ohio by Columbus Parent Mag for five years in a row.
Read about how lessons work, explore our mission, or see why you should choose us for your music education.
Music Lessons Online or In Person
We are teaching both in-person and online lessons. Come to a studio near you, or meet a teacher through Zoom and take a live lesson online from the comfort of your home with our online music lessons. Learn piano, guitar, voice and more with one of our expert music teachers. And check out our Online Lesson Guide for tips and tricks for Zoom lessons.
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Sick kid? Reschedule with a few taps. Can't get out of the house? Switch from in person to online. Need a change of pace? Try a new instrument.
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Online Classes for Infants, Toddlers and Young Children
Musicologie Junior Online is our brand new FREE on demand music education video series for infants, toddlers and their parents. Ms Kay will take you on a musical journey exploring a rhythm and melody of the week with solfege and music sign language, an instrument of the week, musical story time and a dance pary!
Musicologie Junior is a precursor to private lessons, introducing basic concepts early to give kids a head start, while reinforcing your relationship with your child through music.
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How Our Music Lessons Work
1. Introduce Yourself
Get started here by answering just a few questions.
2. Do an Assessment
We’ll match you with a teacher who will best help you succeed
3. Attend Lessons
Get good! Sign up for weekly lessons and work your butt off!
Recent News From Musicologie See all posts >>
Dublin Teacher Feature: Welcome, Doug Neel!
June 24, 2020Musicologie Dublin is thrilled to welcome our newest guitar instructor, Doug Neel! He will also be joining the staff at our Westerville sudio. Doug has over 17 years' experience as a university guitar professor and specializes in both performance and education, for beginners and seasoned professionals alike. He is well-versed in a plethora of styles including jazz, classical, and rock, and he has played alongside world-famous acts such as Melissa Manchester, Ernie Krivda and Aretha Franklin! Doug also is an active performing trombonist and bassist. For more information on Doug's experience, check out his biography on our teacher homepage. Interested ... read more
March Music at Home Calendar
March 25, 2020We know you're stuck at home, so we created the Musicologie Music at Home Calendar so your family can stay engaged and keep making music together. It has links to fun things to do, instruments to make, and more. Download the pdf and complete as much as you can >> read more
Musicologie Junior Online – Week 3
June 27, 2020Welcome to Musicologie Junior Online Week 3! Musicologie Junior is an online music exploration and music education class for infants, toddlers, young children up to age 5, and their adults. Each week we explore a melody, a rhythm and an instrument. We have a dance party, and we read a musical storybook. Here's how to participate: If this is your first time, start with Week 1. Otherwise, watch the Week 3 video above and then download the Musicologie Junior at home materials below to do the daily at home activities with your little one. An important note about kids younger ... read more
What to Expect at Voice Lessons for Young Singers: Ages 12 & Under
March 19, 2021I have frequently been asked by the parents and caregivers of my young voice students: “How do voice lessons work for their age?” or “Is this a good time for them to start voice lessons?” The Traditional Thinking Many voice teachers and pedagogues believe that voice lessons should begin no earlier than age 12 for female voices and age 15 for male voices. During puberty (between ages 10 and 14 for females and 12 and 16 for males), the voice changes because the larynx or voice box grows and descends, while the vocal cords tend to thicken and grow. Before ... read more
☝️ This is Kay and Joseph a decade ago!
Meet the Founders
Musicologie was started in 2014 by musicians and teachers Kay and Joseph Barker. They’ve performed all over the country with their band, Bella Ruse and written music for TV shows and commercials. Their mission is to create inclusive communities of explorers and empower teachers to build sustainable careers. Read about how the Musicologie mission informs our decisions, and about our Community Manager program which enables teachers to become a co-owner at their own Musicologie.
Musicologie now has more than 60 highly qualified, expert teachers, and five beautiful private lesson studios.
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