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Greater Richmond School of Music offers group and private music instruction, including voice, piano, bowed strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, drum set, ukulele, bass, and violin lessons. The program also offers specific classes and programs such as Mother Goose Meets Dr. Seuss, Instrument Sampler, Guitar Fundamentals, Summer Jam Camp, Early Childhood Music, Musical Theater, Music Production, Band Percussion, composition, and Concert Band and Symphonic Band programs, with recitals available each semester for interested registered students.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Greater Richmond School of Music states that only registered students are eligible for lessons, that registration remains open throughout the year, and that tuition is adjusted for late registrants. Recital participation is described as optional but strongly encouraged, and recitals each semester are open to all registered students who are interested in performing. The school describes itself as a “Top Rated Music School in Richmond Virginia” and “the top-rated destination for music education in Richmond, Virginia,” and states that it serves the Richmond area and focuses on community.
Greater Richmond School of Music states that each faculty member holds a degree in music, with examples including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from institutions such as Appalachian State University, Longy School of Music, Boston Conservatory of Music, New England Conservatory of Music, Brigham Young University, Eastman School of Music, Virginia Commonwealth University, Concordia University (Montreal), Shenandoah University, Millikin University, University of Richmond, Carnegie Mellon University, James Madison University, Boston University, University of California Los Angeles, Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, University of South Carolina, California Institute of the Arts, Old Dominion University, University of Georgia, New Mexico State University, and Harding University. Hayes and Rebecca Cummings are listed as the owners and directors of Greater Richmond School of Music. The school’s mission statement says that it believes in the transformative power of music, serves the Richmond area, and focuses on community and creating a haven for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels.
Parent testimonials describe children participating in group piano, private lessons, Summer Jam Camp, bass, violin, ukulele, guitar, and Concert and Symphonic Band programs, with comments about organized schedules, using schools for lessons, and multi-year participation in lessons and band programs. Several parents state that they recommend Greater Richmond School of Music and report continued enrollment over multiple years.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Greater Richmond School of Music states that only registered students are eligible for lessons, that registration remains open throughout the year, and that tuition is adjusted for late registrants. Recital participation is described as optional but strongly encouraged, and recitals each semester are open to all registered students who are interested in performing. The school describes itself as a “Top Rated Music School in Richmond Virginia” and “the top-rated destination for music education in Richmond, Virginia,” and states that it serves the Richmond area and focuses on community.
Greater Richmond School of Music states that each faculty member holds a degree in music, with examples including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from institutions such as Appalachian State University, Longy School of Music, Boston Conservatory of Music, New England Conservatory of Music, Brigham Young University, Eastman School of Music, Virginia Commonwealth University, Concordia University (Montreal), Shenandoah University, Millikin University, University of Richmond, Carnegie Mellon University, James Madison University, Boston University, University of California Los Angeles, Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, University of South Carolina, California Institute of the Arts, Old Dominion University, University of Georgia, New Mexico State University, and Harding University. Hayes and Rebecca Cummings are listed as the owners and directors of Greater Richmond School of Music. The school’s mission statement says that it believes in the transformative power of music, serves the Richmond area, and focuses on community and creating a haven for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels.
Parent testimonials describe children participating in group piano, private lessons, Summer Jam Camp, bass, violin, ukulele, guitar, and Concert and Symphonic Band programs, with comments about organized schedules, using schools for lessons, and multi-year participation in lessons and band programs. Several parents state that they recommend Greater Richmond School of Music and report continued enrollment over multiple years.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
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