Settlement Music School

Historic Community Music School in South Philly

Settlement Music School is one of the oldest community music schools in the United States, with the Mary Louise Curtis Branch on Queen Street as its largest and original location. Programs span infants from 6 months through adults across more than 20 instruments.

Branches and Programs

Five physical branches plus online programming:
- Mary Louise Curtis (South Philadelphia, this listing)
- Peter A. Benoliel Germantown
- Kardon-Northeast
- Willow Grove
- Wynnefield
- Settlement Music Online

Programs include private instruction, group classes, ensembles, and performance opportunities across more than 20 instruments.

What's Included

• Multi-branch Philadelphia network
• Programs for ages 6 months through adult
• Private lessons, classes, ensembles, performances
• Established faculty and accredited curriculum
• Branch hours: Mon/Tue/Thu 9am-9pm, Wed 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm

Experience

Long-running nonprofit community music school - serious accreditation and decades of teaching infrastructure. Multi-branch network covers most of Philadelphia, so families can pick a venue close to home. Best for families wanting structured progression from very young child through teen years with institutional continuity.