Music & Movement
Music Classes for Kids in Traverse City
Music classes for kids in Traverse City stretch from baby music-and-movement classes to instrument lessons through the TC Philharmonic and area conservatories. If you're raising a future Interlochen kid, TC has the foundation programs to start them young — but even families with no musical background find these classes are some of the most joyful in our directory.
The Philharmonic runs ongoing toddler-and-up classes most semesters, and several private instructors and studios offer Suzuki-method, group, and individual instruction.
Browse upcoming music classes, concerts, and performance opportunities below. Related: our arts & crafts and dance directories. For families dipping their toes in, check our storytime page — many include songs and instruments.
Upcoming sessions
- Free
Big Kids Storytime
Thu, Jun 4 · 11:30am Kingsley Branch Library Once Upon a Mattress — Young Company
Fri, Jun 5 · 7:30pm Old Town Playhouse MainStage, Traverse CityCivic Prelude Summer Pops String Orchestra (TC Phil)
Tue, Jun 16 · 5:45pm Traverse City Philharmonic Center, 1724 S Garfield AveCivic Sinfonia Summer Pops String Orchestra (TC Phil)
Tue, Jun 16 · 7:00pm Traverse City Philharmonic Center, 1724 S Garfield Ave- Free
Music with the Cerus Quartet, part of the GAAC Sound Garden project
Tue, Jun 16 · 11:00am Glen Lake Library 10115 W. Front Street Empire, MI 49630 - Free
Family Concert at the Park
Wed, Jun 17 · 10:00am 1060 S. Herman Rd., Suttons Bay, 49682 Parent and Baby Music Class (TC Philharmonic)
Sat, Jun 20 · 10:30am Traverse City Philharmonic Center, 1724 S Garfield Ave- Free
Family Concert at the Park
Thu, Jun 25 · 11:00am 7122 Prospect Ave., Beulah, MI 49617 - Free
Family Concert at the LIbrary
Sat, Jun 27 · 11:00am 300 Isle of Pines Dr., Elk Rapids, 49629 - Free
National Cherry Festival 2026
Sat, Jul 4 · 10:00am Downtown Traverse City & Open Space - Free
Dino Builder workshop & Parade
Thu, Jul 9 · 11:00am Glen Lake Library 10115 W. Front Street Empire, MI 49630 - Free
Summer Reading: Miriam Pico
Thu, Jul 23 · 10:30am Marina Pavilion, Northport, MI (rain location: Leelanau Township Office) - Free
Foam Party in our back yard – bring your towel!
Thu, Jul 23 · 11:00am Glen Lake Library 10115 W. Front Street Empire, MI 49630 - Free
Summer Children's Program: Miriam Pico
Sat, Jul 25 · 10:30am Leland Township Public Library, 203 E Cedar St, Leland - Free
Music with Matt Archibald, from the Bayliss Public Library
Thu, Jul 30 · 11:00am Glen Lake Library 10115 W. Front Street Empire, MI 49630 - Free
Summer Children's Program: Beverly the Music Lady
Sat, Aug 1 · 10:30am Leland Township Public Library, 203 E Cedar St, Leland
Related guides
We update this directory regularly as new classes and events are announced.