Preparatory & Public Programs

Unleashing creativity and potential to support bright futures for music students of all ages

From young children to adult learners, all can explore their love for music, hone their artistry, and achieve their musical goals through study at CIM. At every level, you’ll find inspired teaching by creative faculty, a focused music education, and access to personal development and education resources.

Centered around the comprehensive Academy, Preparatory & Public Programs also offers a Youth Program for beginning students just starting their musical journey, private lessons for adult learners, summer learning, and opportunities for professional development.

Start exploring! Learn more below about how to participate in CIM's Preparatory & Public Programs.

The Academy

The Academy offers passionate and focused young musicians an opportunity to explore their musical interests, grow in a dedicated community, and master the tools to succeed in whatever path they choose, regardless of their ultimate career goal.

Music Pathway Fellowship

Designed for students entering grades 5-12, Music Pathway Fellowships provides ongoing, multi-year support to students and families, including comprehensive music instruction delivered by CIM faculty.

Youth Program

Beginner students through 5th grade benefit from our Youth Program, a precursor to the Academy, which includes ensemble experience, private lessons and musicianship classes.

Young Artist Program

Young Artists study with conservatory faculty in a specialized half-day curriculum. Young Artists benefit from immersive training through the conservatory, participating in lessons, chamber music, ensembles and classes to prepare for college auditions.

Summer Programs

In the summertime, we offer specialty programming in music theory and composition; private lessons for all ages, including adult learners; and host the Sphinx Organization’s Performance Academy for young string musicians.

Public Programs

Find lifelong learning programs, including college and professional audition intensives, geared toward musicians of all ages interested in honing their craft and collaborating with others.

Learn From the Best

Our faculty create a nurturing environment for all ages to learn freely, be inspired, meet and collaborate with fellow artists and hone their craft.

Meet the Faculty

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Introducing the Academy at CIM

Concerts and events

Dec 9 Fri

7:30 pm

Continuing Education Recital

Prep & Public Programs

Calendar

News

CIM adds 14 new Steinway pianos, brings campus total to 176

November 28, 2022

From Steinway & Sons: Founded in 1920, the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) is one of just seven independent conservatories of music in the United States and one of three devoted exclusively to classical music performance. It is also one of the oldest All-Steinway Schools in the world.

Cellist Gabriel Ramos performs in the cello section of the Akron Symphony Orchestra

CIM students, graduates gain early professional footholds in culture-rich Northern Ohio

November 22, 2022

Not to be discounted among the many advantages of a CIM education: the ready availability of professional-level work in the region. Thanks to its location at the heart of culture-rich Northeast Ohio, CIM affords graduates and active students alike the chance to play in any number of orchestras, up to and including The Cleveland Orchestra.

A collage of the 12 Future of Music Faculty Fellows

CIM catches 12 rising stars for 2023 Future of Music Faculty Fellowship

November 15, 2022

If ever there were a “dream team” of musical academics, this is it. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Institute of Music announced the 12 scholars named to its 2023 Future of Music Faculty Fellowship (FMFF), a one-of-a-kind program nurturing the academic careers of young Black and Latinx professionals and a cornerstone in CIM’s wide-ranging commitment to changing the face of classical music.

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