Music has the power to change more than just your day!
Remember when studying music made you feel optimistic – not pressured? CYM is still that inspiring place! For over 30 years, Center for Young Musicians, Inc., the brick and mortar music school in Pittsburgh, connected students with teachers and supported…
Are You Ready to Start Learning an Instrument in 2025?
Whether you have always wanted to play an instrument yourself or want your child to begin learning, Craft Your Music (formerly the Center for Young Musicians) has developed an expanded music school to meet our customer’s needs. We now give…
Harmonize Your Schedule: How Goal-Setting Can Shorten Music Practice Time
When it comes to learning an instrument, the old adage “practice makes perfect” is a well-known saying: “Practice makes permanent,” however, more accurately captures what happens when we are in a musical work session. To bring on those constructive changes…
CYM July Highlight Roll Up
The Jazz On the Steps concert featured vocal sensation Judi Figel at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library Auditorium in Homewood from 5:30 – 7pm on July 24, 2024. Click here for more information about this iconic Pittsburgh organization. CYM is excited to…
Practice with a Twist: Creative Ways to Make Repetition Fun
When it comes to learning a musical instrument, repetition is the key to mastery. Yet, for many students, the idea of playing scales, chords, or songs over and over can feel more like a chore than a step toward becoming…
Craft Your Music Highlight Roll Up
Ms. Grace’s piano students received awards recognizing their unique musical contributions: Lucille and Meriwether, guided by Ms. Victoria through the Young Artist and Music Ambassador Program, gave presentations relating to music, memory, and wellness at Masonic Village in Sewickley. The…
Meet Dr. Jennifer Blackwell…
… a Craft Your Music Community Partner, educator, musician, and researcher who works to train musicians to be the best educators they can be. Her research focuses on expertise in teaching music performance, including what excellent teachers do, how they…
The Jazz Workshop Presents…
In celebration of the Fall Season and to honor veterans, The Jazz Workshop is hosting acomplimentary concert at The Carnegie Library in Homewood, located at 7101 HamiltonAvenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, on Veterans’ Day, which falls on November 11th, 2023. The…
Dr. Suzuki’s Birthday Bash
Greetings Suzuki Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Guitar, and Flute Students! Ready for an afternoon of music, games, and family fun? You are invited to celebrate Dr. Suzuki’s birthday (10.17.1898) with The Greater Pittsburgh Suzuki Institute, at the Museum Lab of…
Women Who Rock
Gibson Gives presents Headliner Ann Wilson of Heart + Tripsitter on Saturday, October 21 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. WWR is on a mission to champion women in music and women’s health – tickets and silent auction sale going on…
Community Concert
Playing music for others creates positive experiences for the players and listeners – and developing the habit of sharing your music is healthful and enjoyable! Mr. Mark Marston will be your host on Saturday, October 21 at 2:00 pm as…
Tessa Graduates
Tessa will complete her piano study with Maria Constantine this summer, graduating from CYM after a few active years of training and enjoyment. We admire the way she has dedicated herself to practice and lessons, making music a central part…