Musicologie Cleveland Heights

3473 Fairmount Blvd

Cleveland, OH 44118

Phone: (216) 260-6006‬
Email: cleveland@musicologie.com

Call Text Email Pat Richards - Community Manager Musicologie Shaker Heights

Community Manager: Caitlin DiFranco

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Musicologie Cleveland Heights

Musicologie Cleveland Heights

5.0

Based on 25 reviews

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Will is a great instructor, my first day he took me back down memory lane when I was getting lessons as a kid. Great coach! And he has the patience

Monté Gaddis

15:32 23 Aug 23

Jareth was wonderful and incredibly patient with my daughter (4) teaching her the piano. Excellent service!

Jessica Reyes

19:33 19 Apr 23

Margot is very enthusiastic about learning piano. Thank you, Will, for an exciting assessment!

Deborah Labon

12:36 04 Apr 23

First Lesson: Inna was amazing. My daughter was immediately receptive of her (well so was I and my husband) which was a good feel for us. Can't wait to start official lessons

HELENA DALTON

01:42 19 Jan 23

Kaitlin was very professional and knowledgeable. I learned a lot in my first session and look forward to working with her.

Jeannie McLeod

13:49 01 Oct 22

I love taking classes through Musicologie. Very user friendly website. My instructor is patient and willing to work with my schedule. I have not picked up a flute in 50 years and Katherine met me at my skill level and keeps me motivated and challenged.

Barbara Mace

13:13 23 Jul 22

My son absolutely loves his guitar teacher Mike McNamara at Musicologie Cleveland Heights. Mike is very kind, patient, passionate and talented teacher.

Inna Onofrei

15:23 15 Jul 22

we have really enjoyed our time with Musicologie. Our son loves his pianos lessons and looks forward to them each week.easy scheduling and a great staff

Alex Kinney

18:01 12 Jul 22

I came to try to learn piano again after 25 + years of not playing at all. Pat was very responsive to my needs, and my teacher, Jiachen, did a fantastic job helping me learn things I never learned in my early days of lessons, like how to play scales. He was very patient with me. Overall a wonderful experience.

Sara Goldman

17:20 28 Apr 22

My experience with Musicologie has been nothing but positive and empowering, and all communications have been clear, respectful, and flexibly accommodating. My instructor, Morgan Mecaskey, is absolutely outstanding, and I could not have lucked out with a better placement! I recommend Musicologie, both as an adult learner, coming back to music after decades, or as a young pupil who is just getting started and building their musicality. And it is super convenient, right in the heart of the neighborhood!

Redwood River

13:15 31 Oct 21

My son takes weekly 30 minute piano lessons with Jiachen and he is learning very quickly. I'm very happy with my decision to take lessons here.

Amber Neff

14:38 04 Oct 21

I’ve taken classical guitar and bass lessons from this school for years, and both of my teachers (Stuart and Ray) are phenomenal! I can’t recommend them highly enough. They’re great with kids of all ages, including adults like me. Enjoy your musical journey!

Tom Griffith

21:01 30 Sep 21

I am so happy I decided to take voice lessons here! My instructor Austin is amazing!

Tarisha Newton

03:02 05 Sep 21

I love it!! I’ve learned a lot and totally recommend for anyone interested in music. My teacher is awesome and Ive never had a bad experience here.

Julia Beard

23:10 02 Sep 21

Really appreciate such a rich resource for learning music locally. Great teachers that will take you as deep into tunes and theory as you want to go.

Kent Morgan

13:32 30 Jun 21

Ray is a super teacher!

Hodge Fenderson

20:18 28 Jun 21

Selecting an appointment time and creating an account was very easy and convenient, with plenty of times available. The instructor (Stuart) was extremely knowledgeable and efficient in our lesson. Overall, I walked away with a lot of actionable and useful training moving forward.

Zach Hargis

21:00 23 Feb 21

Our sons began guitar lessons with Mike last week. The enrollment process was extremely easy and the boys loved their instructor. A wonderful place to learn!

Stephanie Teeter

14:38 29 Sep 20

Just really good people all around. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, clearly passionate about teaching music and making it fun!

Marisa Martin

18:59 21 Aug 20

Excellent, well-qualified instructors, in a professional and inviting atmosphere! I highly recommend if you're looking for music lessons in the Shaker Heights area, that you check this place out.

Justin Swain

17:11 19 Aug 20

Great teachers!

Kay Barker

16:17 19 Aug 20

Joseph Angelo

04:25 21 Feb 20

L Dorsey

00:31 06 Sep 19

Alisha Stahnke

20:51 14 Mar 19

Fairmount School of Music is an incredible place to learn music through private lessons. The school has an incredible staff and is located in a great area!

David Gorski

20:24 28 Oct 13

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Our Music Programs in Cleveland Heights

Musicologie Junior

Musicologie Junior is a group class for toddlers and their parents, guardians or caretakers. At each 40 minute class, we’ll sing songs, move our bodies, dance to different styles of music, read sing-along books, and play lots of musical instruments while your child reinforces her naturally-developing senses of rhythm, melody, rhyme, speech, and movement! We’ll incorporate methods from Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff. Ages 0-5.

What to Expect

A 40 minute weekly class focused on experiential learning and introducing basic music concepts. Try your first class free >>

Private Lessons for Kids

Kids learn best when they're having fun. Our curriculum combines music your child is interested in, while also giving them the fundamental technique and theory they need. We start private lessons at about 5 years old. If you're not sure where to start, piano is a great instrument that teaches lots of musical basics. Our flexible program allows your child to switch instruments or teachers if their interest changes.

What to Expect

30 minute weekly lesson time. We'll match your child to a teacher and get started with a curriculum based on age and interests. We recommend you sit in on the lesson with your child for the first few weeks so you know what they're learning and how you can help at home. Get started here.

Get to Know Our Cleveland Heights Music School

Musicologie is the largest and fastest growing music school in Ohio. Our Cleveland Heights school is owned by Kevin and Pat Richards, who have been staples of the Cleveland Heights music community for decades. Kevin started Fairmount School of Music in 1988 and he and Pat now run Musicologie Cleveland Heights with an amazing team of neighborhood music teachers.

Cleveland Height's #1 Music Lessons Studio

Musicologie has more than 236(!) verified five-star reviews and recommendations on Google, Facebook, Yelp and more.

Instruments We Teach in Cleveland Heights

Piano Lessons

Piano is a great instrument to start your musical journey. Because it's visual and linear, it's the simplest way to learn the building blocks of music. For young beginners, we usually recommend piano as a starting place.

Learn more about piano lessons >>

Voice Lessons

Learn to sing! Whether you want to give your child some lessons with an experienced voice coach, or you want to brush up for karaoke night, we're the experts. Voice lessons are a wonderful, therapeutic way to get into music. It's the instrument you always have with you. Singing is an incredible personal thing. We'll make sure you or your child feel comfortable and at ease.

Learn more about voice lessons >>

Strings Lessons

We have lessons on all the instruments in the string family, including violin, viola, cello and upright bass. Our strings teachers use a variety of methods and curriculum, including Suzuki. If you're interested in Suzuki lessons, let us know and we'll match you with one of our Suzuki teachers. Learn more about strings lessons >>

Wind, Reed and Brass Lessons

We also teach private wind, reed and brass lessons, which includes instruments like the saxophone, trumpet, flute and others. Learn more about wind, reed and brass lessons >>

Frequently Asked Questions About Musicologie Cleveland Heights

FAQ Contents

What is Your Teaching Philosophy?
What Curriculum Do You Use?
What Ages Do You Teach?
Do I Need My Own Instrument?
How Do I Sign Up For Lessons?
What's An Assessment Lesson?
What's a Lesson Membership?
What Are Your Prices?
What If I Can't Come to a Lesson?
What If I Start in the Middle of a Month?
How Do I Pay For Lessons?
How Do I Withdraw From Lessons?
If I Withdraw Will My Teacher Be Available When I Return?
What's Your Refund Policy?

What is Your Teaching Philosophy?

Music is a critical part of human experience. It enriches everyone's life and can be taught and enjoyed at any age. We believe in nurturing the innate curiosity that everyone in born with, empowering our students to achieve their musical goals. Learning music makes life more enjoyable. It can be a relaxing break from busy life. For young beginners, including infants and toddlers, it's an important component of emotional and mental development. Music is truly for everyone, at every level of playing or singing, and we want to help you make music a deeper part of your life.

What Curriculum Do You Use?

We have two guiding principles: First, you'll stay more engaged by learning music you love. Second, you'll grow faster by using what you've learned in lessons through performing. We'll take traditional method books like Suzuki, Alfred's, Faber, etc., and combine that with contemporary music you're excited about with the goal of performing in one of our ensembles, group classes, or at one of our concerts.

Performing is encouraged as a way to develop your skill, but it's always optional.

What Ages Do You Teach?

We teach all ages. We have a toddler group class for ages 0-5 called Musicologie Junior. We start private lessons around 5 and teach lots of adults as well.

Do I Need My Own Instrument?

Not for your first lesson. We have instruments at our studios you can use for the first few lessons. But after that you'll want to get your own instrument for practice at home. Your teacher will help you pick out the right one. We also have open practice hours so you can come in and use instruments and practice rooms at Musicologie during the week.

If you do have your own instrument, you should definitely bring it with you, as long as it's easily portable - leave your piano and drums at home 🙂

What's An Assessment Lesson?

An assessment lesson is what we call your first lesson. Don't worry, it's not a test! You'll come in, meet your teacher, talk about your goals, go through our policies and develop an individual curriculum. Every student does it regardless of age or ability. For very young students, an assessment is also a chance to see if they're ready for private lessons.

What's a Lesson Membership?

A Lesson Membership is how you sign up for ongoing lessons at Musicologie. It is a flat fee billed monthly. With a Lesson Membership you get:

A weekly lesson scheduled at the same day and time with the same teacher - 30, 45 or 60 minutes long
Unlimited rescheduling with 24 hour cancellation notice
Free select group classes
Open practice hours
Biannual Concerts

What Are Your Prices?

Each of our studios may have different prices, so get started here to learn more!

What If I Can't Make it to a Lesson?

To reschedule your lesson, you must first cancel your regular weekly lesson online at least 24hrs before the lesson
Reschedule online by managing your account here
You can reschedule no more than 2 weeks in advance
You may reschedule with your primary teacher, or a different teacher, or even a different instrument
Rescheduled lessons are always subject to teacher availability and are not guaranteed

Can I Do Lessons Every Other Week?

Unfortunately, because our teachers' schedules are very full, we do not offer bi-weekly lessons.

What If I Start in the Middle Of a Month?

You will be charged a prorated amount for the remaining days in the month and then you’ll go into our automated system and be billed on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month.

How Do I Pay For Lessons?

When you sign up for lessons, your credit card or debit card will be automatically debited a flat fee each month on the 1st of the month. To withdraw, you need to provide us with 30-days notice by filling out a withdrawal form. Contact your teacher for the form.

How Do I Withdraw From Lessons?

To withdraw from lessons, you must give 30 days advance notice by filling out our online exit form. This is the only way to withdraw. Contact your teacher or Community Manager and they will provide the link.

If I Withdraw Will My Teacher or Time Be Available When I Return?

When you withdraw from lessons, you time is made available for other students. We will do our best to work with your preferences, but we cannot guarantee a specific time or teacher.

Do You Offer Refund For Missed Lessons?

Musicologie cannot offer refunds for any missed or unused lessons.