Our facility includes 24 private studios, a music store, two waiting rooms and a beautiful recital hall. To learn more about Cary School of Music, our outstanding programs or availability, contact us today. Our friendly staff will be happy to discuss your opportunities and options or you can visit our great facility.Since 1993, the Cary School of Music has been providing students of all ages with the gift of music. Our skilled and friendly staff will work with you to cultivate your musical talents and interests. We offer a comfortable facility with a wide variety of classes and learning opportunities for our students to grow and engage their musical interests.
We also offer a convenient schedule and calendar. Our staff will work with you or your child to develop the musical skills and knowledge you desire. Cary School of Music offers opportunities for all skill levels and ages and we provide learning opportunities with a wide variety of instruments.
Highlights and features
- Strings, Trombone, Bass, Trumpet, Tuba, Brass, Cello, Viola, Clarinet, Violin, Drums, Voice, Percussion, Flute, Piano, Guitar, Saxophone
Services
Piano
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Students enrolled in piano programs at CSM range in age from pre-school to adult and are studying at beginning through advanced levels. Experienced faculty members teach a variety of styles including classical, pop, jazz, and improvisational. Music theory and technique are included in each lesson. Guitar
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CSM guitar instructors offer lessons to students of all ages and abilities in a variety of styles on acoustic and electric guitar, including bass guitar. Very small instruments for younger students are available at Cary Music Supply. Suzuki Violin
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All violin faculty members offer Suzuki as well as traditional violin lessons. This "mother tongue" method puts a great deal of emphasis on listening to music and performing often in a group setting. Students are able to begin their music training at an extremely early age with the aid of tiny instruments, which are readily available at Cary Music Supply. Percussion
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Highly qualified instructors at CSM offer lessons in all percussion instruments. Students who are enrolled in their school bands or orchestra programs enhance their technical skills and prepare for auditions in private lessons. Faculty members are proficient in all styles of performance, from classical to pop. 
Reviews (12) Amy Brantley
May 16, 2020
Cary School of Music is wonderful! My children have been taking lessons at CSM for years and have had wonderful experiences with their teachers and staff. Over the years, they've taken piano, flute and violin lessons. Their teachers have all been highly skilled, well-trained at leading music institutions, and share a passion for teaching and music. The staff is friendly, flexible and accommodating. I highly recommend CSM.
Joel Williams
Nov 05, 2019
Annika Christensen
Dec 13, 2018
I have been going to this school for a very long time, and I have gone from someone who couldn't do anything but sing and randomly play an out of tune guitar with no idea what I was doing to singing and playing Green Day as well as Dodie (she is literally impossible on the ukulele, so that is a crazy thing to say) Chris Boerner is my guitar teacher, he plays in multiple bands and for artists.
He is the best guitarist I have ever personally seen, even better than those at concerts. Michael (for some reason I'm blanking his last name right now) is my voice teacher. I have so much fun in his class and my singing has improved SO MUCH! I completely recommend this school!
He is the best guitarist I have ever personally seen, even better than those at concerts. Michael (for some reason I'm blanking his last name right now) is my voice teacher. I have so much fun in his class and my singing has improved SO MUCH! I completely recommend this school!
Tania Prezas
Oct 30, 2018
Catherine Keefer
Sep 28, 2018
Denise P.
Aug 07, 2017
Speaking from painful experience, regarding specifically strings lessons, do yourself a favor and keep looking elsewhere! This is not the place for you, if you want your child to develop in any meaningful/timely way, I couldn't believe the difference we noticed for our daughter till she switched to another place. The amount of advancement she made in the brief time she has been with the new teacher compared to this place/teacher is day and night.
I feel like we got cheated on the precious time to develop with our daughter (while young). When you have another teacher to compare to, is when you realize the string teacher a this place was literally wasting 5-15 minutes of your child's class time every single time with superfluous things (like filling out his notebook etc). The amount of solid, quality teaching we are getting now as opposed to the lackluster, at a snail pace she got from this place is remarkable COMPARE COMPARE COMPARE is all i can say, don't waste your child's valuable years at this place!
I feel like we got cheated on the precious time to develop with our daughter (while young). When you have another teacher to compare to, is when you realize the string teacher a this place was literally wasting 5-15 minutes of your child's class time every single time with superfluous things (like filling out his notebook etc). The amount of solid, quality teaching we are getting now as opposed to the lackluster, at a snail pace she got from this place is remarkable COMPARE COMPARE COMPARE is all i can say, don't waste your child's valuable years at this place!
Lily Brannigan
May 30, 2016
I am part of a family that has to work more than one job to do the things I want in life. One of the things I wanted was to take piano lessons, but when my work schedule became more intense and I couldn't make my lessons, Cary School of Music charged me anyway. They will not refund the money and will continue taking drafts out of my account until the end of the semester.
That means over $500 in charges for no lessons at all. This school is not understanding that things come up in life. They operate in black and white and cannot see that life has more gray areas than not. I do not recommend this school unless you simply have money to burn.
That means over $500 in charges for no lessons at all. This school is not understanding that things come up in life. They operate in black and white and cannot see that life has more gray areas than not. I do not recommend this school unless you simply have money to burn.
Jennifer Fruend
Feb 20, 2015
Cary Desi
Oct 12, 2014
Pros: Very convenient location in Cary Downtown. They have a lot of teachers and options for our child to attend at different times. Cons: They will ask you to draft monthly payments from your checking account and SOMETIMES DOUBLE CHARGE your account. Please watch your account carefully if you enroll your child here. When we noticed the double charge and contacted them, they promptly refunded the amount. What if we had not noticed?
Santana D.
Dec 05, 2013
This facility is very clean, and nice nestled in what I assume is the shopping epicenter of Cary shopping with Gather, Elizabeths, and Vintage shops literally across the street. The harmonious tunes that float through the halls is soothing, a great place to take a child who wants to learn. I take the girl I nanny for on Wednesdays and she absolutely loves it there.
Beth W.
Mar 30, 2010
Darla G.
Jun 07, 2009
