• Where the Conservatory Meets Imagination

The School of Music
Avon | Strongsville | Fairview Park

Music Lessons for All Ages!

The most reviewed and recommended music academy in Northern Ohio.

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November 23, 2020

AWARDED 1st PLACE: BEST MUSIC SCHOOL

9-Time Finalist

Celebrating 20+ Years of Musical Excellence

5,000+ Students Taught Since 2004

Student Success:
 Acceptances to Berklee, Baldwin Wallace, CCM, CSU, and more

Faculty Endorsed By:
 Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland Institute of Music | Oberlin Conservatory

Trusted by thousands since 2004: Inspiring students of all ages

What Parents Are Saying

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 Stars | 185+ Local Google Reviews

"I highly recommend The School of Music's outstanding staff..."

– Director Doug Day, Bay Village

[Read 30+ more testimonials from our parents and students here]

Northern Ohio's Award-Winning School of Music

If you are looking for music lessons, you have come to the right place. Since 2004, we have taught over 5,000 students from preschool through adult. Whether our students win college scholarships or simply play for their own enjoyment, they all discover the love, creativity, and wonder that only music can inspire.

Teaching: Piano, Guitar, Singing, Violin, Flute, Brass, Ukulele, and More

The Academy Advantage

We offer an environment of excellence that stands apart from conventional music studios. Our faculty of over 35 university-trained experts brings dedicated mentorship to every lesson, ensuring that every student—from beginner to advanced—receives the professional guidance needed for a lifetime of music.

The Conservatory-to-Play™  Pedagogy

Bridging the Gap from Beginner to Master

Our proprietary Conservatory-to-Play™ Pedagogy makes conservatory-level techniques accessible to beginners. By combining this structured framework with the mentorship of our university-trained faculty, we ensure that every student—from the very first lesson—builds a world-class foundation, progressing further, faster, and with a deeper, more lasting love for music.

Beginners Need the Best

The first notes your child plays should be an exciting journey, not a test. We believe the early years are crucial, which is why we use our expert method to introduce high-level techniques through interactive, age-appropriate exploration. This leads to clear, tangible results:

♫  Progress Further, Faster:
Because our system eliminates the "clutter" found in traditional, informal lessons, our students often learn in 2 years what others take 4.

♫  A Lesson in Disguise:
We turn complex theory into natural discovery. Kids fall in love with music by exploring and creating, not by drilling for "correctness." 

♫  Avoid Future Struggles:
By starting with international standards, our students skip the frustration of "breaking bad habits" later and get straight to the fun part: playing the music they love.

The Reputation You Can Trust
While other schools may point to reviews from across the state, we are honored to be Northern Ohio’s most reviewed and recommended academy right here at home. With a 4.9-star average across 185+ local reviews, our reputation is built on the success of families in Avon, Strongsville, and throughout Cleveland's West Side.

Verified Google Review
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"My daughter loves piano all thanks to Miss Lindsey! She’s so patient, and my daughter loves the technique she uses to teach piano—it’s so fun!"
- Iveve Vee

Verified Google Review
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"Ms. Soo is awesome. She has been very supportive and patient with my daughter."
- Christina Shepherd

Verified Google Review
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"Xenia is a wonderful teacher and my daughter loves being taught by her. She makes it very enjoyable!"
- Tony Paoletto

The Ultimate Convenience for Parents

  • Expert Teacher Matching:  We hand-pick the right personality for your child's age and interest - guaranteed. Try an introductory lesson first!
  • Save Time (Sibling Scheduling): Book multiple children at the exact same time to save hours of driving. With 3 locations, we are just minutes away.
  • Flexible Options: Choose in-person, virtual (via our secure custom video system), or a combination of both.
  • All-Day Personal Assistance: Our staff is ready to help you from 10 am–8 pm weekdays and 9 am–3 pm Saturdays.

Why Degree-Qualified Isn't Enough

Many schools prioritize degrees alone. We believe a degree is the baseline, not the finish line. At The School of Music, our faculty—comprised of elite, degree-holding specialists—are further certified in our Conservatory-to-Play™ Pedagogy. This ensures that your student doesn't just get a teacher with a degree; they get a professional mentorship experience that is structured, measurable, and fun.

With over 60% of our faculty holding advanced degrees (Masters or Doctorates), you are guaranteed professional instruction backed by a system that has helped 5,000+ students succeed.

The Academy Standard: A Clear Comparison

Feature

School of Music

Other Studios

Institutional Stability

22 Years (Est. 2004)

Recent Market Entrants

Teaching Method

Proprietary Conservatory-to-Play™ Pedagogy

Often Standard/Generic

Faculty Selection

Expertise & Personal Connection

Credentials Only

Student Experience

Focused on Inspiration & Engagement

Transactional/Service-Based

Faculty Expertise

Instrument-Specific Specialists

Generalist/Mixed Backgrounds

Institutional Oversight

Board-Certified Curriculum & Quality Control

Owner-Only Management

Academy Environment

Purpose-Built, Distraction-Free

Strip-Mall/Retail

Verified Google Review (April, 2026)
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"We absolutely LOVE Ms. Kate, our daughter’s piano teacher! She has been such a positive influence and makes every lesson something our 8-year-old genuinely looks forward to. She has a wonderful balance of patience, encouragement, and structure... She has a natural way of connecting with kids and keeps lessons engaging and fun while still challenging them to improve. It’s clear how much she cares about her students and their progress."
- Jennifer Simcic

Frequently Asked Questions

Making learning easy and fun!

The 1-2-3 Music Learning System (©)

Unlike traditional methods that can be rigid or boring, our proprietary, protected system turns complex theory into natural discovery. It helps students build confidence and progress faster, ensuring they stay motivated from day one.
No other school in the region has this.

"Our 1-2-3 system makes learning the piano feel easy, even for our youngest beginners."

— Ms. Wendy | Piano Faculty, BM, MM

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Our World Record Setting Violin Teacher,
Mercedes Cheung


Ms. Mercedes helps students overcome the most difficult challenges of the violin just as she did by setting a world record at age 10 by recording and performing the most difficult violin music and is now accepting students of all levels, beginning to advanced.
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Award-winning singer and actress Paulina Yeung teaches voice to all ages from 6 and up!  Watch:

For all new violin students, free CD from our friend, superstar violinist Joshua Bell


"I'm extremely happy with my teacher. I've learned so much since switching from another school. She's an excellent teacher."    - Ellen Dye 

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Avon School of Music
37190 Colorado Ave., #103
Avon, OH  44011
(440) 934-9988

Strongsville Academy of Music
10900 Pearl Rd.
Strongsville, OH  44136
(440) 572-9000

Fairview Branch of Avon School of Music
5390 W. 220th St.
Fairview Park, OH  44126
(440) 934-9988

Westlake Branch of Avon School of Music
(currently online only)
27650 Center Ridge Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 934-9988