YOUR COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

A provider of personalized music instruction for all ages and abilities.

Crescendo Academy of Music provides private and group instruction for instrumental and vocal music to students throughout southwest Michigan. Through scholarships, an instrument loan program, and more, we make music accessible to everyone. Our music lessons and classes are taught by professional teaching artists and performers who are dedicated to every students’ musical growth and enjoyment.

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION

We provide music lessons and instruction for the following areas of focus:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check back frequently to see all the latest happenings at Crescendo

With recitals, performances, and more, Crescendo Academy of Music has events running year-round. We update our calendar every month with opportunities to see our live events, so everyone, including our students and their parents, can be active members of the music community.

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March
  • 15

    Student Recital

    2:00 PM-3:00 PM
    15/03/2025

    2:00 pm
    First Congregational Church
    345 West Michigan Ave
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

  • 22

    Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra at the Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival

    1:00 PM-2:00 PM
    22/03/2025

    The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra returns to the Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival on

    Saturday, March 22
    Time TBA
    Kalamazoo Public Museum, near the Planetarium

    The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra is a plucked string ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, and bass. The KMGO was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. The orchestra enjoys performing a wide variety of music including classical, world, and traditional mandolin orchestra music. We have premiered original music composed for the orchestra and have sponsored workshops with international mandolin virtuoso. This concert is free; donations are welcome.

Latest News

Registration is OPEN for spring Music Together classes!
February 27, 2025

Music Together® helps children of all ages – from babies to 6-year olds – discover their inner music-maker by playing with the grownups they love. In our classes, a variety of ages, stages, and learning styles are welcome. There’s certain to be a class that’s just right for your family. Playful and

Crescendo Community String Orchestra Registration is Open
February 7, 2025

Do you play violin, viola, cello, or string bass? Want to join other string players in a chamber orchestra?

The Crescendo Community String Orchestra is a chamber orchestra for amateur adult string players.

Community Voices Winter Session Enrollment is Open
January 27, 2025

Enrollment is open for the winter session of Community Voices, an ensemble for teens and adults with intellectual disabilities.

OUR MISSION

To provide individualized music instruction in a positive and supportive atmosphere to all persons regardless of age, ability or income.