YOUR COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

A provider of personalized music instruction for all ages and abilities.

Crescendo Academy of Music provides private and group instruction for instrumental and vocal music to students throughout southwest Michigan. Through scholarships, an instrument loan program, and more, we make music accessible to everyone. Our music lessons and classes are taught by professional teaching artists and performers who are dedicated to every students’ musical growth and enjoyment.

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION

We provide music lessons and instruction for the following areas of focus:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check back frequently to see all the latest happenings at Crescendo

With recitals, performances, and more, Crescendo Academy of Music has events running year-round. We update our calendar every month with opportunities to see our live events, so everyone, including our students and their parents, can be active members of the music community.

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May 11 - May 17
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    Moorsbridge Cultural Festival: Jesse Lemons Performance

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    16/05/2025

    Teaching Artist Jesse Lemons will start off the schedule at this event with a solo jazz trumpet performance. This event at Moorsbridge Elementary celebrates cultures from around the world.

    Visit the Crescendo vendor table to learn more about our programs and play some instruments with our Music Together Mixed Ages and Rhythm Kids lead instructor Melissa Ludwa.

    6:00 – 8:00 pm

    7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage

     

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    Student Recital

    2:00 PM-3:00 PM
    17/05/2025

    2:00 pm
    First Congregational Church
    345 West Michigan Ave
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

    Studio Recital: Students of Mark Portolese

    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    17/05/2025

    3:30 pm
    Crescendo Academy of Music

Latest News

Registration for fall Music Together classes is open
July 27, 2025

Registration is OPEN for spring Music Together classes! Join us for 10 weeks of Mixed Ages and Rhythm Kids family classes. New this fall is a 3-week Babies mini-session.

Apply for 2025-2026 financial aid
July 10, 2025

Crescendo is committed to providing need-based financial aid to all qualifying students for private lessons, group classes, and Music Together classes, and more. Applications for 2025-2026 scholarships are due on August 5th.

NOW HIRING!
July 1, 2025

We are bursting at the seams with students, and need to add more music teachers! All instruments and voices are encouraged to apply; immediate needs: guitar, ukulele, percussion/drums, and piano.

To apply, send a resume/CV and references to information@crescendoacademy.com.

OUR MISSION

To provide individualized music instruction in a positive and supportive atmosphere to all persons regardless of age, ability or income.