Adult Programs

Adults often seek personal enjoyment or professional development in their study of music.

Adults who want to take lessons often say, "if my mother just had not let me Quit," or "I always wanted to study music as a child." They sing in the choir or they just want to study.

No entrance auditions required. If, however, you have studied previously, you may want to play for the head of the department to discuss teacher placement.

Lessons are taught Monday through Friday, beginning around 4:00 p.m and extending into the evening hours. Saturday the teaching hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Continuing Education recitals are available once each semester.

Branch Locations

Shaker Branch East: First Unitarian Church, 21600 Shaker Boulevard
University Circle Main: 11021 East Boulevard, Cleveland 44106
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)

Map of the Branch locations and CIM

Piano Department

The major objective of teaching defined by the CIM Preparatory Piano Department is to impart a lasting and meaningful dimension to a student’s life. The faculty is united in its commitment to develop the musical potential of each student, from age four through adulthood. Class recitals and interdepartmental recitals are scheduled for performance.

For a listing of our piano faculty, see Preparatory and Continuing Education Faculty

Theory Department

Theory begins early to build the groundwork for instrumental study. It is recommended that all students without music background begin with musicianship. It is taught at the piano, which also introduces a child to an instrument. Fundamental musicianship skills learned during the year are: note reading of bass and treble clefs, time values and specific rhythmic patterns. Musical terminology is introduced, as is sight singing. It is thoroughly interactive.

For a listing of our musicianship faculty, see Preparatory and Continuing Education Faculty

String Department

Violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, harp are available for study. Class recitals and interdepartmental recitals are scheduled for performance.

For a listing of our string faculty, see Preparatory and Continuing Education Faculty

Orchestral Instruments

Class recitals and interdepartmental recitals are scheduled for performance.

For a listing of our orchestral intruments faculty, see Preparatory and Continuing Education Faculty

Voice Department

CIM does not offer private voice lessons to students until age 16. Private lessons tax and may damage the vocal mechanism if undertaken too early. Musianship and/or Piano classes are an excellent choice as preparation for voice lessons. Recitals are scheduled once per semester.

For a listing of our voice faculty, see Preparatory and Continuing Education Faculty

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