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Learn about class registration, fees, financial assistance, and more.

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Quality Music Education
for All Ages and Abilities

We believe music has the power to transform – and that it should be accessible to all who are called to learn. For over 30 years, Michigan State University’s Community Music School in East Lansing has provided music education and music therapy clinical services to individuals of all ages and abilities.

We offer a wide range of programs, including private lessons on various instruments, group classes and ensembles, summer camps, and clinical music therapy services. From jazz to rock, strings to woodwind, and choral to composition and theory, CMS East Lansing has something for everyone, whether you’re just beginning or well along on your musical journey.

Financial assistance is available to students and families with need.

Make Music with Us!

Children and Youth
Programs for children and youth are built to introduce music-making to young people.
Adults
Programs for adults of all ages, whether returning or starting anew.
Music Therapy
Group and individual programs offer flexibility for people of all ages and abilities.

Announcements

CMS Fall Semester StartFall Semester private lessons begin on September 2, 2025, and Fall Semester group classes begin the week of September 8
Fall Registration still open!Fall registration is still open, so be sure to find the classes you want soon!
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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Fobes Studio Piano Recital
1:00 pm
CMS Performance Hall
Piano students of Anita Fobes

Support young pianists as they share with our community their developing skills. A great way to experience life in our music community. All are welcome.

Friday, December 5, 2025
Bondar Studio Piano Recital
5:30 pm
CMS Performance Hall
Piano students of Luidmila Bondar

Support young pianists as they share with our community their developing skills. A great way to experience life in our music community. All are welcome.

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Garber Studio Violin Recital
3:00 pm
CMS Performance Hall
Violin students in the studio of Sue Garber

Support young violinists as they share with our community their developing skills. A great way to experience life in our music community. All are welcome.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Children and Youth Fall Choir Concert
7:00 pm
CMS Performance Hall
Members of the CMS Children and Youth Choirs

Hear the talented children and youth singers of CMS as they showcase their beautiful voices in the Fall 2025 concert. It will be a joyous way to begin December, and all are welcome.

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Suzuki Strings Winter Concert
5:30 pm
CMS Performance Hall
CMS Suzuki Violin Students

Support young string musicians as they share with our community their developing skills. A great way to experience life in our music community. All are welcome.

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Contact Us!

4930 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 355-7661

commusic@msu.edu

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