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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July
  • 03

    Violapalooza

    9:00 AM-3:00 PM
    03/07/2022

    Rehearse and play with Kalamazoo Area violists! Special guest workshop and performance by Arturo Ziraldo, Principal Violist of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. For all the details and to register, go to https://www.crescendoacademy.com/instruction/summer-programs.

    Crescendo Academy of Music
    Sunday, July 3, 2022
    9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    $25 per student

  • 09

    Kindleberger Summer Festival - Crescendo Fiddlers & Rhythm Kids

    10:00 AM-2:00 PM
    09/07/2022

    Crescendo Fiddlers performance and Rhythm Kids demo

    Kindleberger Park, Parchment
    10:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • 31

    Studio recital: Jesse Lemons, trumpet

    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    31/07/2022

    Crescendo Academy of Music
    Jill & Dan Christian Ensemble Room
    3:30 pm

Latest News

BAM: Black American Music Ensemble
September 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.

Crescendo Community String Orchestra Registration is Open
September 5, 2025

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

NOW HIRING!
September 5, 2025

We are bursting at the seams with students, and need to add more music teachers! All instruments and voices are encouraged to apply; immediate needs: percussion/drums, piano, and voice.

To apply, send a resume/CV and references to information@crescendoacademy.com.

OUR MISSION

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