Greater Richmond School of Music (GRSM)

Greater Richmond School of Music offers private music lessons, group classes, ensembles, and summer camps. Private lessons are available one-on-one in piano, guitar, voice, bowed strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and more, with 30-, 45-, and 60-minute sessions. Group options include Instrument Sampler, Young Musician, Guitar Ensemble, and Group Piano.

Programs

• Private Music Lessons — Weekly during each term · Available in 30, 45, and 60-minute sessions; taught one-on-one in piano, guitar, voice, and more; students must be registered before beginning lessons.
• Group Classes — Includes Instrument Sampler, Young Musicians, and other group classes.
• Ensembles — Performance opportunities for students.
• Summer Camps — Includes multiple camps; all camps finish with a performance on the final day.
• Instrument Sampler — ages 6-11 · Mondays 4:30-5:15 pm · $25 per session · A beginner class for children to explore a variety of instruments firsthand.
• Young Musician — ages 5-6 · Tuesdays 4:00-4:45 pm · $22 per session · A beginner class for children with little to no prior musical experience.
• Guitar Ensemble — ages 7-12 · Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 pm · $25 per session · A beginning class designed for elementary aged children.
• Group Piano — ages 6-11 · A beginning class designed especially for elementary-aged children.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $22–$25 per session

About the provider

Hayes and Rebecca Cummings are the owners and directors of Greater Richmond School of Music. The school serves Richmond, Mechanicsville, and the surrounding areas. Richmond Magazine recognized GRSM for excellence in children's music classes, enrichment programs, and summer camps.

Lesson availability and scheduling options may be limited once the semester has begun. Registration is open throughout the year, with tuition prorated based on start date. Students must be registered before beginning lessons. Recitals are open to all registered students who are interested in performing and are optional but strongly encouraged.

What families say

“My son started with group piano lessons at age 6, then continued with private lessons. The GRSM staff are not only gifted teachers, but also warm and friendly. Highly recommended!” — Terri M. Parent

“My daughter has taken Summer Jam Camp, Bass and Violin lessons here and LOVES it. Her instructor matches the lesson to the tone of my daughters learning ability and we move as fast or slow as needed. We have switched to on line lessons due to Covid recently and have not missed a beat! It’s positively amazing to watch her love of music grow. Thank you GRSM!” — Dana A.Parent

“My daughter is in her second year of lessons at this school (6th overall) and we have had two wonderful instructors. Her violin playing is now fairly advanced, but her instructors continue to push her to be better! We are very happy with GRSM.” — Kate F.Parent

Last updated October 28, 2026.