CMS has been WNY's leading destination for music education for 100 years! Financial aid is available to anyone who needs it, and no one is turned away. CMS offers individual music lessons, classes ensembles and music therapy for all ages. Thirty-two talented teaching artists, who are specialists on their instruments/ voice, teach curriculum-based lessons, and craft each student's lessons to match their needs and interests. Most CMS students continue to study year after year, and many become lifelong learners. Come find community through music!
My grandson who is 6 absolutely loves coming here more than anyplace else. Everyone is kind and smart. He loves his teacher, Miss Mia. And, he now loves music and the piano. I highly recommend The Community Music School !
December 2025
I went to Community Music School when it was on Elmwood back in the 1980's. Ed Kramer was my Piano Teacher and he was so nice, I did enjoy my time there.
November 2025
My experience with Buffalo’s Community School has been nothing but positive for going on 5 years!
