Greater Richmond School of Music

Greater Richmond School of Music – Southside Location at Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Cir, Midlothian, VA 23113

mapGreater Richmond School of Music – Southside Location at Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Cir, Midlothian, VA 23113

About

Greater Richmond School of Music offers group and private instruction across a wide range of instruments, including voice, piano, bowed strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and more. The program includes specific options such as Bass, Violin, Ukulele, guitar, and group piano lessons, as well as weekly private lessons. Students can also take part in music recitals, a concert and symphonic band program, and a Summer Jam Camp.

• Ages: 3–18 years old

Each member of the Greater Richmond School of Music faculty holds a degree in music, with credentials that include B.M., B.A., B.F.A., B.M.Ed., M.M., M.M.Ed., M.Ed., D.M.A., and A.B. 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, Shenandoah University, Millikin University, University of Richmond, Carnegie Mellon University, Virginia Union University, Rutgers University, James Madison University, Boston University, University of California Los Angeles, Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, University of South Carolina, California Institute of the Arts, Virginia Wesleyan University, Old Dominion University, University of North Georgia, University of Georgia, New Mexico State University, and Harding University. The school is owned and directed by Hayes Cummings and Rebecca Cummings. Greater Richmond School of Music states 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. The school is described as a top-rated destination for music education in Richmond, Virginia, and as a top rated music school in Richmond, Virginia. Registration remains open throughout the year, with tuition adjusted accordingly, and only registered students are eligible for lessons; students who register after a semester begins are subject to lesson and scheduling availability. Each semester, the school organizes music recitals that are open to all registered students who are interested in performing, and participation in these recitals is optional but strongly encouraged.

Parents report that their children have taken part in group piano lessons, private lessons, Summer Jam Camp, Bass, Violin, Ukulele, and guitar lessons, as well as the Concert and Symphonic Band program and weekly lessons. Parent testimonials describe instructors who match lessons to a child’s learning pace, personalize song choices, and continue to challenge more advanced students. Parents also describe organized scheduling, use of schools for lessons, and organizing the year around school semesters. Several parents state that they are happy with their children’s progress and recommend Greater Richmond School of Music.

Last updated July 19, 2026.

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