The Music Settlement

The Music Settlement We also own and operate the BOP STOP performance venue in Ohio City. Stay updated with us here: https://linktr.ee/themusicsettlementcle

The Music Settlement serves as a community anchor in Cleveland, Ohio, offering music lessons, early childhood (preschool and kindergarten) programs, and music therapy to all. The Music Settlement provides top-quality music instruction, early childhood education and music therapy services through our three Centers at two campuses - University Circle (Cleveland east) and Ohio City (Cleveland west).

We serve a diverse clientele with offerings available for children as young as three-weeks old to senior adults and all backgrounds and abilities.

08/27/2026

“This is an incredible way for The Music Settlement to move into the future." - René Polin

We are proud to share this reflection from René Polin, longtime friend and supporter of The Music Settlement, on what makes the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Music House so exciting for our community.

The Mandel Music House will feature doors that open directly onto our outdoor patio, transforming the way music is shared here. Community members will be able to gather, listen, and even perform in the open air, blurring the line between our building and our neighborhood.

For René, that connection is at the heart of what this project represents. It is not just an expansion of space. It is an invitation for more of our community to come inside, explore the community, and experience music.

Play your part in the Mandel Music House.

Donate today: www.themusicsettlement.org/play

Step into the world of Bach with Cleveland's premiere Baroque ensemble.Young string players are invited to spend a full ...
08/25/2026

Step into the world of Bach with Cleveland's premiere Baroque ensemble.

Young string players are invited to spend a full day with the artists of Les Délices at The Music Settlement for Dancing with Bach, a hands-on workshop exploring the dance forms of J.S. Bach. Try baroque bows, learn baroque techniques, experiment with ornamentation, and play as a full ensemble, all culminating in a public performance for families and friends.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
University Circle Campus
Ages 10 to 18 | Intermediate and up
Participating families also receive up to 4 free tickets to Les Délices' Concertos for Christmas!

Space is limited. Register soon. https://bit.ly/4zuXVB4

Save the Date! STEAM Saturdays return to The Music Settlement. Mark your calendars for a new season of STEAM Saturdays, ...
08/20/2026

Save the Date! STEAM Saturdays return to The Music Settlement.

Mark your calendars for a new season of STEAM Saturdays, our hands-on curriculum designed to spark curiosity, cultivate a love of learning, and give young minds fun, creative ways to explore big ideas. Each session pairs a beloved children's book with activities that bring the story to life through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Ohio City Campus | 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Saturday, April 10, 2027

Saturday, May 8, 2027

Stay tuned for more details, and follow along here for updates as each date approaches.

https://www.themusicsettlement.org/STEAM

Tune in today, Friday, August 14 at 12:00 PM to WKSU 89.7 FM to hear our own Geri Presti join a forum for the The City C...
08/14/2026

Tune in today, Friday, August 14 at 12:00 PM to WKSU 89.7 FM to hear our own Geri Presti join a forum for the The City Club of Cleveland on why accessible arts education matters for our youth, our communities, and the leadership, creativity, and arts economy of tomorrow.

Speakers:
Marcella J. Brown, MNO, CFRE | Executive Director, Rainey Institute
Geri Presti, B.M., M.S.S.A., J.D. | President and CEO, The Music Settlement
Shayne Smith | Executive Director, Contemporary Youth Orchestra

Moderator:
Jejuana Brown | Senior Director, Inclusion and Community Relations, The Cleveland Orchestra

Turn up the radio and join the conversation.

What a beautiful summer with The Settlement Singers!Congratulations to our summer session of The Settlement Singers on a...
08/12/2026

What a beautiful summer with The Settlement Singers!

Congratulations to our summer session of The Settlement Singers on a wonderful recital to close out the season. This co-ed adult ensemble spent the past several weeks working on breathing and vocal techniques, performance skills, reading rhythms and pitch patterns, and bringing text and music to life together, all under the direction of Voice Department Head Kimberly Lauritsen.

The result was more than just a performance. It was a room full of connection, joy, and the unmistakable sound of a community singing as one.

We are so proud of every voice, and so grateful for the friendships, laughter, and music this group brings to The Music Settlement each and every session.

The fall session begins Thursday, September 24. All adults are welcome, no prior experience required.

Come sing with us this fall.

Thank you, Ted Ganger, for a wonderful evening at The Music Settlement!We were honored to welcome Cleveland native Ted G...
08/10/2026

Thank you, Ted Ganger, for a wonderful evening at The Music Settlement!

We were honored to welcome Cleveland native Ted Ganger back home to perform at The Music Settlement last week. Ted's artistry, generosity, and belief in our mission made the evening one to remember.

A quick look at the remarkable journey he brought to our stage:

Ted was born in Cleveland and studied at the Juilliard School in New York before earning a Fulbright grant to Germany. He conducted more than 40 works in German and American opera houses, served as a faculty vocal coach at the Munich Conservatory, and spent 20 years as pianist of the Munich Philharmonic. He has performed around the world as a piano soloist, chamber musician, and Lied partner.

Ted wrote his first song in 2009. Since then, he has released 10 studio albums and performed his songs throughout the United States and Europe, with his YouTube videos accumulating more than 3.6 million views to date.

Thank you, Ted, for sharing your artistry with us and for supporting the work of The Music Settlement. Cleveland is lucky to call you one of our own.

Congratulations to Afi Scruggs, honored with the Golden Achievement Award by Benjamin Rose!As head of Creative Aging at ...
08/08/2026

Congratulations to Afi Scruggs, honored with the Golden Achievement Award by Benjamin Rose!

As head of Creative Aging at The Music Settlement, Afi is redefining what it means to grow older by empowering adults 55 and older to explore creativity, build meaningful connections, and continue learning through music. Through her leadership, older adults are celebrated as artists and lifelong learners, helping to challenge outdated stereotypes about aging and demonstrating the value, talent, and wisdom that come with experience.

We joined Benjamin Rose yesterday to celebrate Afi and the other remarkable finalists who are making a difference in our community.

Congratulations, Afi. We are proud to have you leading this vital work at The Music Settlement.

A special summer opportunity for two of our students.Keith Baker Jr. and Josh Nagy spent five weeks at the Aspire Music ...
08/07/2026

A special summer opportunity for two of our students.

Keith Baker Jr. and Josh Nagy spent five weeks at the Aspire Music Performance Intensive at Berklee College of Music, one of the most respected music programs in the world. The experience brought new discoveries, new friendships, and meaningful moments that will shape their musicianship and their lives.

Pictured with Keith and Josh were two of the instructors who helped prepare them for this opportunity: Darren Frate and Ken LeeGrand, whose mentorship at The Music Settlement continues to open doors for young musicians across Cleveland.

Keith and Josh, we cannot wait to hear all about it.

Left to right: Darren Frate, Keith Baker Jr., Josh Nagy, Ken LeeGrand

Congratulations to our own Geri Presti, named to the Cleveland 230!We are proud to share that Geralyn Presti, President ...
08/06/2026

Congratulations to our own Geri Presti, named to the Cleveland 230!

We are proud to share that Geralyn Presti, President and CEO of The Music Settlement, has been honored by the Cleveland Public Library as part of the Cleveland 230, a recognition of individuals whose work, leadership, and impact reflect the spirit and strength of our city.

In its tribute, the CPL describes Geri as a mentor and a formidable leader who embodies the very essence of leadership. Her energetic spirit and passionate, positive outlook have shaped her tenure at the helm of TMS, a 114-year-old community music school and cultural anchor in Cleveland.

Under Geri's leadership, TMS has grown into an organization where all voices are welcomed, represented, heard, and able to participate fully in the arts. That vision continues to reach students, families, clients, and audiences every day across our University Circle and Ohio City campuses, and BOP STOP.

Congratulations, Geri. We are honored to work alongside you.

Watch the video: https://bit.ly/4xp2f2P

We are hiring across our team, and we are looking for talented people who believe in the power of music, education, and ...
08/05/2026

We are hiring across our team, and we are looking for talented people who believe in the power of music, education, and community to change lives. From classrooms to concert halls, every role here plays a part in something bigger.

ADMINISTRATION
Vice President, Advancement
Marketing Coordinator
Maintenance Assistant-Buildings & Grounds

CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early Childhood Teacher (Full Time/Part Time)
Early Childhood Substitute Teacher (Part Time)

CENTER FOR MUSIC
Suzuki Instructors - Piano and Strings (Part Time)
Private Lesson Instructors - Piano, Strings, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion (Part Time)

BOP STOP
Bartender (Part Time)

Explore all openings: https://bit.ly/4vrF3Aj

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Cleveland, OH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+12164215806

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