Whether you have a baby Mozart or a Drumline Dreamer, music helps kids express their feelings and let out energy. Here are some classes that will inspire your child to march to the beat to their own drum.

Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music (Royal Oak)
Our mission is to establish a diversemusical community focused on the pursuit of excellence through a positive, motivating, and educational environment. Our vision is to be recognized and respected as one of the premier music education facilities in the country, providing unparalleled guidance and mentorship to those in our care, and bringing positive and enriching value to the community at large.
Classes:
- Private lessons: Guitar, bass, drum, piano, voice, and string
- Kidz Rock Band Program: Age 12 and Under
- Student Band Program: Ages 13-18
- Jazz Band Program: Ages 13+
- Independent Strings Program
Address: 1109 South Washington, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Expressions Music Academy
(Novi/Plymouth-Canton/Rochester Hills/Troy/ West Bloomfield)
Expressions Music Academy offers private music lessons of unparalleled quality in five convenient locations across the Metro Detroit area in piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trumpet, tuba, and more to all members of the family and amazing early childhood classes for ages 3-5. Their heart for helping others to succeed is what drives us to create, continually improve, and systematically implement an innovative and enriching music program.
Classes:
- Early Childhood Classes
- Private Lessons
Multiple Locations:
- Novi: 43370 W. 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375
- Plymouth-Canton: 9357 General Dr, Plymouth, MI 48170
- Rochester Hills: 876 S. Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
- Troy: 4000 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48098
- West Bloomfield: 4301 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48324

Gymboree Play & Music (Birmingham/ Rochester)
At Gymboree Play & Music we have every aspect of your child’s development covered — from social interaction to physical activity to cognitive learning. We use a whole child learning approach to support development and intellectual advancement. Our specially designed classes incorporate innovation with classic learning techniques to engage young minds. Through play, children will develop the confidence, creativity, curiosity and learning skills they need for school and beyond. The possibilities are endless.
Classes
- Family Music: Ages 6 months – 5 years
- Music I: Ages 6 months – 16 months
- Music II: Ages 16 months – 28 months
- Music III: Ages 28 months – 5 years
Rochester: 2220 Crooks Road, Rochester, MI 48309

(Birmingham, Clarkston, Grand Blanc, Macomb, Oxford, Plymouth, Troy)
We love to spread the power and joy of music-making as a vital learning experience for young children and families. We believe the earlier a child is introduced to singing, instrument play, and joyful movement the further they will go. We should know. We’ve been transforming the lives of children around the world for the last three generations. And we’re just getting started.
Classes:
- Foundations: Birth – 2
- Level 1: Ages 1 – 2
- Level 2: Ages 2 – 3
- Level 3: Ages 3 – 5
- Level 4: Ages 3.5 – 6.5
- Mixed Ages: Age varies by location and session
Multiple Locations:
- Birmingham: The Community House – 380 S Bates Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Clarkston: 49 South Main Street, Suite #1, Clarkston, MI 48346
- Grand Blanc: 360 E. Grand Blanc Rd., Suite C, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Macomb: 21888 23 Mile Road & Card, Macomb, MI 48042
- Oxford: 925 Suite 318 North Lapeer Rd., Oxford, MI 48371
- Plymouth: 650 Church Street, Suite 215, Plymouth, MI 48170
- Troy: First Baptist Music Academy – 2601 John R Road, Troy, MI 48083

Living Arts is a nonprofit organization serving Detroit youth and families through school and community-based arts education initiatives. Living Arts is a far-reaching multi-dimensional arts and education organization, consisting of our award winning Southwest Dance program and El Arte, our arts-infused education curriculum.
Classes:
- Baby Artsplay!: Ages 1 – 3 years
- Wolf Trap: Ages 3 – 5 years
- Wolf Trap Jr: Ages 6 – 9 years
- Music Production: Ages 13 – 18 years
Address: 4851 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48210

Motor City Music Together (Royal Oak/Detroit)
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and the adults who love them. Come join our community, share quality family time, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Together, we can make the world a better place….by making it more musical.
Classes:
- Mixed Ages: Birth – 5 years
Multiple Locations
- Midtown Detroit- Cathedral Church of St. Paul: 4800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
- MCMT Studio – Royal Oak: 3204 N Main St., Royal Oak, MI, 48073

MSU Community Music School (Detroit)
Michigan State University’s (MSU) Community Music Schools in East Lansing (CMS) and Detroit (CMS-D) are outreach units of the MSU College of Music. CMS and CMS-D bring music education and music therapy to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Classes:
- Private Lessons
- Group Music Instruction: Piano, guitar & strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, vocal
- Ensembles: Concert bands, youth jazz
- Early Childhood Music 1: Ages 0 – 18 months
- Early Childhood Music 2: Ages 18 months – 36 months
- Early Childhood Music 3: Ages 3 – 4 years
- Early Childhood Music 4: Ages 5 – 6 years
- Musical Foundations: Ages 6 – 8 years
- Vocal Village: Ages 6 – 8 years
Address: MSU Community Music School-Detroit, 3408 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201

Music Academy (Grosse Pointe/ Canton/Clinton Township)
We teach beginning through advanced students to play and sing in many different styles of music. Rock, blues, jazz, country, and classical are just some of what we do at Grosse Pointe Music Academy. Private music lessons focus on building solid fundamentals as well as allow for creative expressions of music, along with training in improvisation. Structured lesson plans tailored for the individual will give you the tools you need to take your playing ability to new heights.
Classes:
- Music Together: Birth – 5 years
- Rhythm Together: Ages 4 – 5 years
- Private Lessons: Guitar, Piano, Bass, Voice, Drum, Strings, Cello, Woodwind, Ukulele, Music Theory, Songwriting Classes
Multiple Locations:
- Ann Arbor: 5155 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
- Brighton: 719 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton, MI, 48116
- Grosse Pointe: 19443 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
- Canton: 5880 N Canton Center Road, Suite 425, Canton, MI 48187
- Clinton Township: 20738 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

Music Authority School (Dearborn Heights)
Music Authority offers group classes for children. Students are encouraged to work together to achieve a common goal. Collaboration and social interaction are the main themes here. Students have the opportunity to learn from each other in a friendly, non competitive atmosphere. Children get to make new friends with their fellow musicians. Regular in-class performances motivate the children to polish and complete each song they learn. Even learning about music theory is fun when in a group setting. Material is presented in an interactive game like fashion which gets all children involved and eager to learn.
Classes:
- Music Play for Beginners: Ages 2-4
- Fiddle (String) for Beginners Class
- Rock Band: Ages 7-18
- Drums, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Accordion, Viola, Violin, Voice: ($104 / 4 lessons per month or $130 / 5 lessons per month)
Address: 25135 W Warren Avenue, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and the adults who love them. This program pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. In a Music Together® class, you will have fun singing, dancing, playing, and bonding with your child(ren). It’s an experience like no other!
Classes:
- Mixed-Age: Birth – 5 years
- Rhythm Kids: Kindergarten – 2nd grade
Address:400 N. Main St. Ste. 203, Milford, MI 48381

FREE Parent-Child Music Class (Brownstown)
Every other Wednesday, the Brownstown community center has a FREE parent-child music class. This 45 class is designed to promote language, motor, cognition, and social skills in infants and toddlers through music.
Class Schedule for 2025:
- February 5th & 19th
- March 5th & 19th
- April 2nd, 16th, and 30th
- May 14th & 28th
- June 11th
Address: 21311 Telegraph Road, Brownstown, MI 48183