Community Music School of Webster University

Community Music School of Webster University

The Community Music School of Webster University operates from East Lockwood Avenue on the Webster Groves campus, serving over 1,200 students from pre-K through high school plus adult learners. University-affiliated community arts program open to the broader public.

Programs and Lessons

Comprehensive band, orchestra, and early childhood. Programs include:
- All band and orchestra instruments
- Piano, guitar, voice
- Suzuki Method strings program (begins at age 4)
- Early childhood music classes (pre-K)
- Group piano classes for beginners
- Ensemble and chamber programs

What's Included

• Faculty drawn from Webster University's music ecosystem
• University-quality facilities and performance venues
• Community-mission accessibility (open to public, not just university students)
• Suzuki strings track for early-start serious instruction
• Group piano option as low-cost entry point

Experience

University-affiliated community music school - higher faculty quality and more serious infrastructure than typical commercial studios. Suzuki Method makes it usable from age 4 for strings; pre-K early childhood programs cover the youngest stage. Best for families wanting structured progression with university-level resources.