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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May 11 - May 17
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    Moorsbridge Cultural Festival: Jesse Lemons Performance

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    16/05/2025

    Teaching Artist Jesse Lemons will start off the schedule at this event with a solo jazz trumpet performance. This event at Moorsbridge Elementary celebrates cultures from around the world.

    Visit the Crescendo vendor table to learn more about our programs and play some instruments with our Music Together Mixed Ages and Rhythm Kids lead instructor Melissa Ludwa.

    6:00 – 8:00 pm

    7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage

     

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    Student Recital

    2:00 PM-3:00 PM
    17/05/2025

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

    Studio Recital: Students of Mark Portolese

    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    17/05/2025

    3:30 pm
    Crescendo Academy of Music

Latest News

Closed for in-person classes and lessons, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
January 27, 2026

Due to the weather, Crescendo is closed TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 for IN-PERSON lessons and classes. IF YOU STILL WANT A PRIVATE LESSON, please contact your instructor or the office (information@crescendoacademy.com).

As a reminder, Crescendo follows Kalamazoo Public Schools for weather-related closures.

Community Voices Winter Session Enrollment is Open
December 20, 2025

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

BAM: Black American Music Ensemble
December 8, 2025

Led by jazz musicians Jesse Lemons, trumpet, and Zollie Schut, percussion, topics covered will include Black American Music repertoire and history, beginning/intermediate Improvisation, and rehearsal/performance etiquette.

OUR MISSION

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