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Lewis Center, OH

Music Lessons

Musicologie® is how modern music education should be. Take music lessons in person at our Lewis Center studio or online with an expert Musicologie Lewis Center teacher. All ages and abilities.

How Music Lessons Work

At Musicologie Lewis Center, most of what we do is private lessons and music is one of our main focuses. The music is an amazing, magical instrument. It’s the perfect place for most students to start. Music teaches technique and dexterity, theory and note reading, and provides a simple, linear road map of how music works. Once you have that foundation, you can take it anywhere: from impressive classical pieces, to your favorite pop song, to adding another instrument to your resume. Music lessons are absolutely the best way for every music lover to immerse themselves in music.

How old does my child need to be for music lessons?

We have a rule of thumb: If your child is excited about playing music now, they should start now. Most music students can start as young as four years old. For kids younger than four who are excited about music, we have Musicologie Junior. Many of our teachers specialize in early childhood music education. They have the skills, patience and demeanor to help young students grow.

What about adult beginners?

Yes! We love adults who are up for the challenge of learning to play a instrument. It's hard work but so rewarding. And it won't take as long as you think to be able to play your favorite songs! We'll help guide you towards your goals and won't make you do endless scales or theory exercises if that's not what you're into.

Lessons For Experienced Music Players

What about lessons for experienced music players? If you have played before, you probably have a good idea of what you want to work on. We'll match you with one of our advanced music teachers. Some have doctorates and decades of experience teaching at the collegiate level. Some have masters degrees in music pedagogy or have toured professionally as jazz sidemen. We offer a world-class, university level music education.

What to Expect from Music Lessons at Musicologie Lewis Center

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Your First Music Lesson at Musicologie Lewis Center

The first step is to attend your first music lesson. You can sign up online, or contact us at 740-200-0814⁩. You can attend your lesson online over video, or in person at the Lewis Center studio at 8468 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035. We call the first lesson an assessment. But don't worry - it's not a test! It's a chance for us to get to know you, what your goals are and how best to help you achieve what you want. Plus it's a chance for you to get to know us!

Our Studio

At the studio you'll meet our Community Manager and your teacher who will guide you through process. You'll receive a welcome folder with prices and policies, a practice guide and a practice log. You'll spend about 30 minutes getting set up, learning about Musicologie, talking to you teacher about your goals and playing your music. Your teacher will recommend a curriculum for you, and then, you'll sign up for ongoing voice lessons. You can choose from 30, 45 or 60 minute private lessons. You can also join a band through our RockStars® program. Then, start practicing!

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Our Philosophy Of Education

We are driven by a set of unifying principles that guide every lesson, every class, and every interaction.

We Start Early

Research shows the earlier you start, the more lifetime benefits you receive from studying music.

We Teach Life Skills

Music is awesome! It teaches so many things: emotional intelligence, discipline, self-awareness, motor skills, dexterity and more.

We Teach the Process of Learning

We focus on the process rather than the product, facilitating discovery rather than dictating information. We teach how to learn, not just what to learn.

Our Responsibility

We know a student's success is our responsibility. It's our job to make lessons engaging, fun, and easy to be excited about.

We Believe in Immersion + Exploration

All our lessons and classes are experiential and immersive, fun and exciting!

We Assume Good Intentions

We grow the trust, mutual respect and confidence of our students by assuming good intentions from everyone.

We Encourage Mistakes

Making mistakes is what learning is. You try something, make mistakes, and try again. We encourage mistakes so our students are excited to take risks and try new things.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We want you to have total confidence that Musicologie Lewis Center is the right place for you or your child to start, or continue your musical journey. So we've collected the most frequently asked questions about our music lessons, our programs, and what it's like learning music at Musicologie.

What is the Musicologie Method™?

The Musicologie Method™ is rooted in two things: a safe environment, and education through play. Research tells us these two elements are key components of the way everyone learns, from kids through adults.

In music lessons, a safe environment means a place where you feel free to be who you are, encouraged to play the music you enjoy, and excited to try new things. Education through play means having fun playing your instrument! That's why it's called playing music! We use games and strategies to help our music students make serious progress while enjoying the process.

What ages does Musicologie teach?

We teach all ages. Many of our students are between the ages of 5 and 12, but we teach toddlers and we teach many adults, too! Our toddler music class is called Musicologie Junior and starts at 6 months. Private lessons start at 5. We also have a rock band class called Rockstars where students ages 7+ learn to be rock stars and play at local venues!

We also have member workshops, open mics, and concerts for all our students, including adults! At Musicologie Gahanna, not only can you learn an instrument from an amazing, friendly, certified teacher, but you can meet other musicians and join a community of music explorers!

How do I sign up for lessons?

Get started here by answering a few questions. We'll match you with a teacher and find a time that works for ongoing lessons. The first lesson is called an assessment lesson.

What's a lesson membership?

A Lesson Membership is how you sign up for ongoing lessons, classes or programs at Musicologie. It is a flat fee billed monthly. With a Lesson Membership you get:

  • A weekly lesson or class scheduled at the same day and time with the same teacher - 30, 45 or 60 minutes long, depending on the program

  • Unlimited rescheduling with 24 hour cancellation notice

  • Member Events and Concerts

Can I do lessons every other week?

Sure, we offer drop-in lessons for students who can't commit to a weekly lesson.

What if I start in the middle of the month?

You will be charged a prorated amount for the remaining days in the month and then you’ll go into our automated system and be billed on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month.

How do I withdraw from lessons?

To withdraw from lessons, you must give 30 days advance notice by filling out our online exit form. This is the only way to withdraw. Contact us for the exit form.

What curriculum does Musicologie use?

We know that you'll stay more engaged by learning music you love and you'll grow faster by using what you've learned in your lessons in performances. We'll take our own Musicologie Method, along with traditional method books like Suzuki, Alfred's, Faber, etc., and combine that with contemporary music you're excited about with the goal of performing in one of our ensembles, group classes, or at one of our concerts.

Do I need my own instrument?

Not for your first lesson. We have instruments at our studios you can use for the first few lessons. But after that you'll want to get your own instrument for practice at home. Your teacher will help you pick out the right one. We also have open practice hours so you can come in and use instruments and practice rooms at Musicologie during the week.

If you do have your own instrument, you should definitely bring it with you, as long as it's easily portable - leave your piano and drums at home 

What's an Assessment lesson?

An assessment lesson is what we call your first lesson. Don't worry, it's not a test! You'll come in, meet your teacher, talk about your goals, go through our policies and develop an individual curriculum. Every student does it regardless of age or ability. For very young students, an assessment is also a chance to see if they're ready for private lessons.

What are Musicologie's prices?

Each of our studios may have different prices, so get started here to learn more!

Can I reschedule a lesson if I can't come?

Of course! Here's how it works:

  1. Log into your account at Musicologie.com

  2. Find the lesson you want to change and select 'cancel' or 'reschedule' at least 24 hours before the lesson. Musicologie Junior and Accelerated Labs can be canceled or rescheduled up to 30 minutes before the class.

  3. The canceled lesson will remain in your account to reschedule at any point in the future.

  4. If you withdraw from lessons, you can no longer reschedule any lessons you cancelled.

  5. If you re-enroll, any previously cancelled lessons will still be available in your account.

How do I pay for lessons?

When you sign up for lessons, your credit card or debit card will be automatically debited a flat fee each month on the 1st of the month. To withdraw, you need to provide us with 30-days notice by filling out a withdrawal form. Contact your teacher for the form.

Does Musicologie offer refunds?

Musicologie cannot offer refunds for any missed or unused lessons.

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Music Teachers

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Skye J.
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Voice, Piano
Musicologie Certified M2
Skye Johnson is an experienced and passionate vocalist with a Bachelors in Music Performance with a Minor in Italian from The Ohio State University. As an international operatic vocalist she has performed in The Barber of Seville, La Traviata, Rigoletto, The Merry Widow, and Cendrillon. Skye has a deep love for musical theater, jazz, and cabaret music as well. As a teacher, Skye strives to strengthen her student's technique in their preferred genre while also introducing them to other styles.
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Nia D.
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Violin
Musicologie Certified M2
Nia Dewberry is an experienced violinist and music teacher with a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Bowling Green State University. She began playing violin at age 11 and has won multiple scholarship competitions. Nia has performed in various pit orchestras and aims to enrich the lives of children in underserved areas through music. She teaches children and adults of all levels, teaching classical music as well as jazz, rock and roll, and country. Her goal is to help her students play the music they want to play, and to see the joy on their faces when they do.
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Wesley Y.
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Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar, Drum Set, Ukulele
Musicologie Certified M5
Wesley graduated from University of Illinois in Chicago with a Masters in Public Health and from Ohio State University with a BA in Health Sciences and a minor in music. During his time at Ohio State, he was a member of the OSU Jazz Ensemble and club, as well as a regular member of the UIC choir club.
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Elena C.
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Violin, Piano, Viola
Musicologie Certified M2
Dr. Elena Cruz-Lopez is a musicologist and violinist. She began playing violin at age 12 in Puerto Rico and continued while in high school in South Bend, IN. She graduated from Valparaiso University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in violin performance. In 2024, Elena earned her Ph.D. in Musicology with a graduate minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University. When she's not teaching lessons, Elena works at The Loft Violin Shop where she helps string players around central Ohio from beginners to professionals. Elena is also an organizer for TEMPO: Music & Arts Camp, a summer camp for girls, non-binary, and trans youth ages 12-18. At camp, she works as a keys instructor and band coach.
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Liz D.
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Voice, Piano, Guitar
Musicologie Certified M3
Liz Drollinger has a B.A. in Music from Capital University and a Master’s in Music for Vocal Performance from Kent State University. She has sung roles, including Hansel from Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck, the Sorceress from Dido and Aeneas by Handel, and various choruses for opera and musical theater. She has experience teaching classical, pop, and musical theater. She has been passionate about music from a very young age and loves to show students how powerful music can be.
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Rhea G.
She/her
Piano, Cello
Musicologie Certified M2
Rhea has been involved in music since she was a child. She started playing the piano in elementary school, and has spent over a decade playing classical music along with the occasional pop and rock music. She also took an interest in singing, and joined the Columbus Children's Choir. Here, she got the opportunity to perform in Austria, Hungary, Spain, France, Carnegie Hall, and numerous venues throughout central Ohio. Rhea expanded her musical abilities further by playing the cello. She joined her school orchestras and performed at community events. She is currently a member of the Ohio Chamber Musicians Orchestra located in central Ohio, and the Campus Orchestra at The Ohio State University where she is also pursuing music minor.
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Rita J.
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Piano
Musicologie Certified M2
Rita has been a teacher at heart since childhood. She loves finding patterns and similarities in Western Music and other cultures’ musical forms. She has taught music for over 20 years. Inspired by Daris McCoun, her first piano/organ teacher, she learned theory and improvisation through gospel and classical styles. Rita has taught in the area and in Japan. She welcomes students of many cultures, and wants to learn from them! Rita brings skills in ear-training (Suzuki) and note-reading through several methods, including online resources. She believes every student can find their best way to learn, and tries to match her approach to the needs of any student, any age.
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Jasmine L.
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Piano, Drum Set
Musicologie Certified M1
Jasmine has played music since the age of 5, starting with piano and later on learning drums. She has played in all sorts of different bands, which include jazz band, concert band, marching band, and more! Jasmine has a B.M. in Percussion Performance from University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and she is a candidate for the Dalcroze Eurythmics Certification from Carnegie Mellon. Jasmine loves having a lot of fun in lessons, especially with younger students just getting started with music! On her off time, she loves sewing and watching anime.
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Kiffy K.
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Voice, Guitar, Drum Set, Piano
Musicologie Certified M2
Kiffy Kokal is a music teacher with a passion for helping students explore their musical abilities. With a BA in Voice from OSU, Kiffy specializes in teaching voice, guitar, and drum set. Kiffy's extensive experience includes performing regularly as a tenor section leader in the choir at First Community Church and as the drummer in the contemporary band. Additionally, Kiffy plays percussion and drum set for various choirs and show choirs in the Columbus area. Kiffy is proud to be a multi-instrumentalist and enjoys the different nuances involved in making music in different ways. Kiffy happily teaches students of all ages, including kids, adults, and early learners. Lessons with Kiffy are available in Dublin and Lewis Center.
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Jaryn D.
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Violin, Viola
Musicologie Certified M2
Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Jaryn Danz is a violist and teacher in the Columbus area. She believes that everyone can have fun learning an instrument, so she prioritizes positive reinforcement and humor in lessons. Jaryn holds bachelors and masters degrees in music performance from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and the University of Colorado Boulder respectively. She has recently performed with the Worthington Chamber Orchestra, the Newark-Granville Symphony, and the Columbus Children's Theater. In her free time, she does a lot of knitting.
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Isaac W.
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Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone
Musicologie Certified M2
Isaac "Ike" Wade is a graduate of Otterbein University degrees in Music Theory & Composition, and Philosophy. As a musician, Isaac has nearly two decades experience performing a wide and eclectic variety of music with special emphasis on Western Classical Art Music, American (Appalachian) Folk Music, and American Jazz. Isaac has been teaching private music lessons exclusively for five years across multiple states with ages ranging from three (3) to seventy-three (73). His foremost philosophy for teaching music is that "the verb for creating music is 'to play', so music always should be fun!"
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John W.
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Voice
Musicologie Certified M1
Dr. John Watson is a passionate music educator and performer with over 10 years of teaching experience and 20 years of performing experience. He has received praise for his performances in opera, with a repertoire ranging from Mozart to Puccini. Dr. Watson has also showcased his talent on stages in Italy and has a diverse concert and oratorio repertoire. As an educator, he has helped students achieve their artistic goals and founded USC's Liederabend program. Dr. Watson holds degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music, the New England Conservatory, and the University of Southern California. He is actively pursuing a career in higher education and currently resides in Dublin, Ohio.
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Patrick R.
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Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass Guitar
Musicologie Certified M2
Patrick is a seasoned musician from Columbus, Ohio, with 17 years of experience in various music styles. He holds a degree in Jazz Studies/Guitar Performance from Capital University and has studied with renowned musicians like Stan Smith, Zakk Jones, and Tom Davis. His musical influences range widely, from Frank Zappa and King Crimson to Miles Davis or Joni Mitchell. Patrick has played in diverse ensembles and bands, including big bands, jazz combos, and his own bands such as Crabswithoutlegs, Silvia Mori, and Intercurrents. Patrick has won many awards for his performances and compositions. He values musical connections with students and colleagues, and has a strong passion for Jazz, Funk, Progressive Rock, and Metal music.
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David (DJ) E.
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Drum Set, Percussion, Piano
Musicologie Certified M1
David Esselburn, a music teacher from Ohio, has been immersed in music from a young age due to his musical family background. With a Bachelor's in Music from Muskingum University and graduate studies at Bowling Green State University, he has been involved in various musical groups such as jazz bands, rock bands, steel drums, choirs, orchestras, and wind ensembles. David's teaching experience spans across drum lines, percussion ensembles, and private lessons covering drum set, classical percussion, and marching percussion. He prioritizes a personalized approach to music education, recognizing the uniqueness of each student, with the aim of instilling a deep love for music and helping students to discover their own musical identity.
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Roxy D.
Guitar, Ukulele
Musicologie Certified M1
As an educator, I have enriched the musical and educational lives of students ranging from K-12 to university levels, non-profit museum programming, teacher-training workshops, and both private and group guitar instruction. I earned my Doctor of Philosophy in Music at the University of California, Riverside, my Master of Music at The University of Memphis, and my Bachelor of Music at The University of Akron.
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Rachel M.
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Voice, Piano
Musicologie Certified M1
Rachel is a soprano and recent graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in Economics, Music - Vocal Performance, and Spanish. Her studies were concentrated in Classical and Musical Theatre, although she enjoys all genres! She first began singing in children's choruses and started classical study at the age of 15. Rachel places a strong emphasis on vocal health through technique. When not making music, she enjoys watching video essays and spending time in the city!
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Taylor D.
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Guitar
Musicologie Certified M1
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Taylor DeVault specializes in guitar performance and education. A 2012 OSU graduate in Psychology with secondary studies in Jazz guitar performance, Taylor’s experience stretches across several genres including classical, rock, jazz, and country. Taylor is delighted to share the joy of music with students of all ages and abilities from beginner to seasoned players. In addition to music clubs in and around Central Ohio, Mr. DeVault can be seen performing weekly with the Common Grace Band at First Community Church.
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