Private Instruction

Since its opening in 1920, the Cleveland Institute of Music has been providing excellent teaching, developing individual potential, and instilling lifelong appreciation and support of the musical arts. The Preparatory and Continuing Studies Division is CIM's link to the community in Cleveland and its suburbs.

Preparatory students and their families value and appreciate the fact that they can take part in a musical institution of international standing. CIM provides an outlet for creativity and produces well-rounded individuals by insuring excellent instruction for both young students and adults. The needs of both the amateur and the aspiring musician are addressed through individual instruction.

Our Branches

Private instruction is offered at five Cleveland area locations; however, some instruments are not offered at every branch. Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Suzuki Studies, harp, harpsichord, percussion and all ensembles are offered only at CIM in University Circle.

  • University Circle Main: 11021 East Boulevard, Cleveland 44106

  • Shaker Branch East: First Unitarian Church, 21600 Shaker Boulevard

  • Shaker Branch West: Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights, 2860 Coventry Road

  • Orange Branch: 32000 Chagrin Boulevard

  • Fairview Park: 22441 Lorain Road (rear of real estate offices)

Instruction Offered

We provide instruction for brass, classical guitar, harp, musicianship, piano, string, woodwind, and voice. For more on each instrument, click on the links below.

Piano Department >

String Department >

Orchestral Instruments >

Voice Department >

Restrictions & Regulations

To be prepared for Private Instruction, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Stringed Instruments: 6 years or older
  • Piano: 6 years or older - Must have accoustic piano / no electronic keyboards
  • Woodwinds: 10 years or older
  • Brass: 10 years or older
  • Harp: 2 years of piano study - Must have access to harp (owned or rented)
  • Classical Guitar: 10 years or older
  • Voice: 15 years or older

Please click here for information on registration, orientation, tuition & fees, and financial assistance.

Preparatory & Continuing Education

Anne Hunter

Director, Preparatory and Continuing Education

p. 216.791.5000 ext. 252

e. asm13@case.edu

Mary Ann Grof-Neiman

Program Administrator

p. 216.791.5000 ext. 371

e. mag52@case.edu

Stefani Rose

Operations Manager

p. 216.791.5000 ext. 253

e. stefani.rose@case.edu

Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Building hours may differ; check concert listings for performance times.

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