- Musicologie Westerville
My son first took piano lessons here for one year with Eric who was awesome but now he is taking guitar with Doug who is also awesome. They get kids which is important to me because I didn't want learned music to seem too much like additional 'school' to him. They have been great in making it fun, engaging and my son is truly progressing in his musical abilities.
Matt Ward
21:28 03 Mar 21
Our teacher is knowledgeable and enthusiastic, my children enjoy taking lessons with him.
Kaya Pierce
20:04 30 Sep 20
Regan has been perfect for my daughter’s piano and voice lessons! My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week! Thank you!
Rachelle Dicus
23:31 29 Sep 20
Cole is the man! Been very enjoyable working with him and the rest of the musicologie staff. Very freindly, and helped my piano playing immensely.
Voltzville
22:23 18 Sep 20
Great lessons. Cole is a excellent teacher!
Pablo Contreras
13:57 18 Sep 20
Ms. Renee is awesome! She is so patient with my daughter and she really works to find music that she enjoys. Plus, she keeps at it until the arrangement fits my daughter. Her praise and constructive comments have really boosted my daughter's confidence and strengthened her love of music.?
Mary Fuchs
03:38 18 Sep 20
We have been taking drum lessons here for over a year now and have always been impressed with the talent of the teachers (who are active musicians) and their patience and positive approach to teaching.They have been more than accommodating during this period of COVID-19 and the quality of instruction remains just as high.Your child will be sure to enjoy their time here while they grow their musical talents!
Jon Crawford
22:27 17 Sep 20
Brought my 9 year old child here for Drum lessons and he really enjoyed the experience. They were great working with someone his age and helping him get into the instrument. Very highly recommended for anyone interested in learning an instrument.
Matthew Thiedt
20:13 17 Sep 20
Musicologie has been great! Once COVID hit they began offering virtual lessons, which has been a wonderful option for us! The teacher we have (Renee) is amazing and does so well with our 5 year old!
Nataliamk Formen
21:53 15 Sep 20
Renee is a wonderful voice teacher and a kind and enthusiastic person! My daughter has improved so much during her time with her and is really enjoying her lessons.
A Google User
01:59 15 Sep 20
Studying music at Musicologie with Renee has been an extraordinary experience for me. After listening to my wants and needs as a singer, the community managers at the school expertly recommended I work with Renee. I came to Renee with vocal issues, pain and discomfort that had been developed over years of bad muscle memory and habits while singing. Renee worked with me, quickly realizing what the problems were in my technique, and in just a few short months had me singing without the pain that had plagued me before. Now, after one year of working one-on-one with Renee, I am a much more confident singer both technically and stylistically. I do not regret my decision to seek out training with Renee or Musicologie, and recommend the same to anyone!
Evan Lewellen
01:15 15 Sep 20
We have had a great experience in the last year and a half at musicologie. My daughter’s violin teachers have been fantastic and easy to work with. The musicologie app is easy to use when needed and the community manager is very responsive and helpful!
Kate Oakes
01:39 15 Oct 19
I am an adult student returning to piano after years away. Although exterior of studio has a flavor of being child oriented, once at the piano with my teacher all of that fades away. My teacher, Thomas Crouch, is infectious in his enthusiasm for classical music, and always prepared for how he is going to help me get to the next step, be it with technique, theory, or the piece we are working on.
Allison Fagan
20:15 23 Jun 19
My daughter just started her guitar lessons at the westerville center. She has been playing for over 2 years, so she is not new to the instrument. However I see her grow every week from new skills to really mastering existing ones. Thanks Andrew and musicology.
Sangeetha Venkatraman
00:16 16 Jun 19
Wonderful teachers who really care about their students! We love it here.
Stephanie Lee
15:20 03 May 19
We love Musicologie! Thomas is a fantastic instructor who has helped my daughter grow more and more confident on the piano. He challenges and encourages her. I am so impressed how far she’s come in just under one year. Highly recommend!
Kristin Scott
02:34 27 Feb 19
I’ve been taking lessons at Musicologie for a year and it’s been absolutely amazing. I had no background in piano prior to my lessons and I was playing Chopin’s Prelude #4 within a few months. I recently signed up my 5 year old daughter too and she’s doing great. She is very excited for her lesson each week. Highly recommend.
Kevin Bodkin
23:09 24 Feb 19
Musicologie is a fantastic local spot for music lessons, and at the Westerville location, you can be assured that your needs will be met.The friendly teachers here will accommodate you regardless of your experience level - beginner to expert, hobbyist or professional, young or old! While they offer lessons for piano, voice, drums, and any manner of winds/brass/strings, my experience with them was voice lessons with Carlos, and the first time I heard the man sing it made me wholly confident in his abilities as a teacher. He was patient, creative, extremely talented and great to work with - do keep him in mind for your vocal lesson needs!The facility itself is well-organized, clean and high quality. They have professional sound-proof studio rooms for your lessons, and many are equipped with pianos, drums and guitars already (though they encourage you to bring your own instrument, other than the piano of course).Perhaps you have been to some terribly mediocre schools around town and you are a tad skeptical? You don't have to worry about that with Musicologie. They take care of YOU first. They make sure you have the perfect match in a teacher before charging you for more than one lesson. They won't overload you with unnecessary computer classes like MacGAMUT. They listen to your needs and construct your lessons accordingly, such as working on pieces that interest you or techniques you personally value while still maintaining their input and feedback as a teacher.Furthermore, the membership fee (starts at $138 monthly, that's $36 a week) is quite reasonable for all the perks you get with it, including unlimited make-up lessons, free group lessons, flexible scheduling, parent engagement with their children's lessons and involvement with community concerts. Both 30 minute and 60 minute lessons are available. Monthly charges don't suit your fancy? No worries - they also offer a pay-per-lesson system known as a Drop In lesson, and while you won't get all the perks of a monthly membership, you will have no strings attached.Why should you choose Musicologie? Because it's the best damn private-lesson music school in the Columbus area. What are you waiting for!?
Colin Betts
08:42 29 Jan 19
My daughter has taken drum and piano lessons at Musicologie and has had a wonderful experience so far. The instructors are awesomely talented and enjoy sharing their skills. I like the convenience of flexibile scheduling when necessary. This is a great place to learn music!
Cynthia Hamilton
18:38 23 Dec 18
A truly incredible place! I've been a student with Musicologie for just over four years. The staff is so supportive and I've had immense help with my music and completing goals in it (songwriting, auditions, contest, etc.). Highly recommend!
Tori Deeds
03:13 18 Jan 18
Musicologie has not only been an amazing place for my young son to learn how to play the drums, but to nurture his love for music in a holistic way. The owners Joseph & Kay are both amazing teachers who really get kids and the individualized ways they learn. They have a great line up of staff that cover the gamut of instruments. I really can't recommend the school more highly.
Sara Jones Rust
21:42 05 Dec 17
Both of our boys have taken lessons at Musicologie for over a year and we couldn't be happier! The instructors are friendly, approachable, and very talented. Our boys are learning both classical and contemporary music that they are interested in and this keeps them engaged in learning.
Irma Carreon
19:12 05 Dec 17
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RE-OPENING: Musicologie’s Guidelines for In-Person Lessons
June 15, 2020Below is a letter I wrote to Musicologie students back in May about our re-opening plans and how we're working to stay safe as we restart some in-person lessons. Currently we are offering a limited schedule of in-person lessons. As time goes on and guidelines change, this post will be updated. Current Guidelines for In-Person Lessons The lobby will be closed. Please wait outside until your lesson time. Teachers will wear face coverings.Teachers will clean their spaces after every student, wiping down instruments, door knobs and other high contact areas. We strongly recommend students wear a face covering. Remember, face coverings aren’t ... read more
Musicologie Voted Best Music Instruction
October 15, 2020Musicologie has won Best in Music Instruction in Columbus Parent Magazine Family Faves reader survey for the fifth year in a row! And that makes me so happy, and a little nostalgic. Well, a lot nostalgic, actually. I remember when my oldest was really little and we were less encumbered by schedules, we ventured out everyday. We were regulars at COSI’s little kidspace, ran the circuit of play cafes, and sought out every library storytime in the Greater Columbus area. We rarely had lunch at home when the weather was nice. It was far more fun to spread a blanket ... read more
Musicologie Cleveland Heights Opens in Partnership with Longtime Local Studio Owners
September 9, 2020CLEVELAND, September 1, 2020 - Musicologie Cleveland Heights opens September 1, 2020 at 3473 Fairmount Boulevard, the latest venture for owners Kevin and Pat Richards who have been leading in the field of music education in the Heights area for over three decades. In partnership with Columbus-based Musicologie, the 32-year old Fairmount Music School will be entirely rebranded and reorganized. The teaching staff will remain in place and lessons will continue uninterrupted. The new venture is the result of months of conversations between the Richards and Musicologie founders Joseph and Kay Barker, longtime touring musicians and music educators from Grandview ... read more
Jazz Academy Vocal Workshop!
July 21, 2020Hey Musicologie family and friends! Jazz Arts Group is doing an online vocal jazz workshop August 3-7, 10:00am - 12:30pm each day. Tuition has now been updated to “pay what you can,” so students can sign up for this week-long camp for free! They are looking for middle and high schoolers to participate. If you're interested please reach out to them! This is the link to the registration page: https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/columbus-youth-jazz-summer-workshop-2-2/2020-08-03/. read more
Welcome to Our Westerville Lesson Studio
Musicologie is the fastest growing and largest music school in Columbus. We specialize in private, one-on-one lessons for all ages. We know how important a great teacher is to your musical journey. At our premiere music lessons studio in Westerville, we match each student to a specific teacher to make sure you have a great experience learning your instrument right from the start.
Our Westerville Music Programs
Musicologie Junior
Private Lessons for Kids
Private Lessons for AdultsInstruments We Teach in Westerville
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.
Voice Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Drum Lessons
Strings LessonsFrequently Asked Questions About Musicologie Westerville
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.
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 🙂
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 🙂
How Do I Sign Up For Lessons?
You can sign up anytime. Get started here by answering a few questions. We'll match you with a teacher and find a time that works for ongoing lessons. The first lesson is called an assessment lesson.
What's An Assessment Lesson?
An assessment lessons 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?
The first lesson - we call it an assessment lesson - is $32. And we don't have any enrollment or registration fees when you sign up. Studios have slightly different prices, so get started here to let us know about you and what you're looking for and we'll tell you all about us!
What If I Can't Come to a Lesson?
- To reschedule your lesson, you must first cancel your regular weekly lesson online at least 24hrs before the lesson
- Reschedule online using the ‘Reschedule a Lesson’ tab in your account or app
- 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.
Our Westerville Music Teachers and Instructors
All Westerville Teachers
Expertise
Piano
Voice
Musicologie Junior
Guitar
Strings
Drums
Bass
Ukulele
Sax/Clarinet/Flute
Banjo
Brass
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Voice and Piano Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M2
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Voice and Beginning Piano
Musicologie Certified: Level M3
Trumpet Teacher
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Piano and Drum Teacher
Best Retention Award
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Piano and Drums Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M2
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Voice and Piano Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M2
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Guitar Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M2
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Sax, Clarinet, Flute Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M3
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Voice and Piano Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M2
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Piano Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M1
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Guitar Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M2
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Guitar
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Voice and Piano Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M2
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Voice and Piano Teacher
Musicologie Certified: Level M3
Community Manager