About
Westlake Music Academy offers music lessons for children from as young as age 4 through the teen years. It also offers General Makeup Lessons, Early Childhood Classes, Suzuki Violin Group Classes, and Advanced Violin & Viola Technique. Tuition is $38 per half-hour lesson, and 45-minute and 60-minute lessons are also available.
Programs
- Music Lessons for Children — from as young as age 4 through teen years · $38 per class
- Music Lessons for Adults — 20s to 80s · $38 per class · Adults of varying ages and levels, from complete beginners to advanced level players.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- Price range: $38 per class
- General schedule: Weekly lessons on a month-to-month basis; lessons are scheduled at least once a week.
- Facility hours: Mon 10am-9pm; Tue 10am-9pm; Wed 10am-9pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm
About the provider
James Flood opened Westlake Music Academy on April 1, 2019. The school says its teachers are degreed musicians and experts in their instruments, and each teacher has at least a bachelor’s degree in the instrument they teach. The majority hold advanced degrees, and many have decades of teaching experience. WMA was the winner of Cleveland Magazine’s Best of the West 2020: Music Instruction and Lessons.com Best Piano Lessons in Lakewood 2024. Parents are welcome and encouraged to sit in on lessons, and the school offers optional recital opportunities twice yearly.
- General Makeup Lessons
- Early Childhood Classes
- Suzuki Violin Group Classes
- Advanced Violin & Viola Technique
Lessons are first come first serve. All teachers must pass two background checks. WMA does not engage in crossover teaching. Parents are encouraged to sit in on lessons. Tuition is $38 per half-hour lesson; 45-minute lessons are $57; 60-minute lessons are $76.
Last updated October 12, 2026.
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