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Saint Cloud School of Music

5.0 ★★★★★ · 24 Google reviews · 23 photos
Music school · St. Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud School of Music at a glance

Google reviewers rate Saint Cloud School of Music five stars based on twenty-four reviews, with the owner responding to every comment. Customers highlight the variety of instruments taught, including voice, piano, violin, and percussion, for students of all ages. Recurring themes include patient and engaging instruction, flexible scheduling, and timely communication regarding lesson makeups. Reviewers also note that free trial sessions help families find the right fit, while one lower-rated comment mentioned an unexpected teaching approach.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (16 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 30, 2026.
  • Service: Music Lesson serving St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Andrea Hild1 review
★★★★★

If you're looking for a place where a love of music truly comes to life, I can't recommend Saint Cloud School of Music enough! They offer an incredible variety of musical opportunities for students of all ages and skill levels. Their teachers meet each student where they are and help them grow with confidence, encouraging them to pursue their unique musical dreams. What makes this school even more special is the sense of family they've created. It's so much more than music lessons, it's a welcoming, supportive community where students are celebrated every step of the way. One of our favorite traditions is the student showcase held twice a year, where the kids get to perform and proudly share everything they've learned. Watching their confidence and talent grow on stage is such a rewarding experience! We especially adore Caitlin. Not only is she an amazing teacher, but as the manager, she truly keeps everything running like a well-oiled machine. Her passion, organization, and genuine care for every student and family shine through in everything she does. We are so grateful to be part of the Saint Cloud School of Music family and couldn't imagine a better place for our child to learn, grow, and fall even more in love with music. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Andrea, for this wonderful review and for being part of our musical family. We’re thrilled Caitlin and our teachers have helped your child grow in confidence and that you enjoy our twice-yearly showcases and supportive community. Hearing that Saint Cloud School of Music feels like home means the world to us. We look forward to supporting your child's musical journey for years to come.

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Emily BeckerLocal Guide · 26 reviews
★★★★★

Our daughter loves her weekly voice lessons with Caitlin! We highly recommend.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Emily! We're thrilled your daughter loves her weekly voice lessons with Caitlin and we truly appreciate the recommendation. It's a joy to work with her and watch her progress. We look forward to many more great lessons together.

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John Geiger1 review
★★★★★

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Caitlin! My daughter absolutely loves her lessons, and it’s been amazing to watch her confidence and singing improve. Caitlin is incredibly personable and has such a warm, welcoming personality. She’s patient, caring, and knows exactly how to encourage young singers while making every lesson enjoyable. You can tell she genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed, no matter their skill level. She’s also an incredibly talented vocalist and teacher. She has a knack for explaining techniques in a way kids can understand. If you’re looking for a vocal instructor who is talented, kind, patient, and truly invested in her students, I can’t recommend Caitlin enough. We’re so grateful to have found her!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, John. We’re thrilled to hear your daughter is enjoying lessons and that her confidence and singing have improved. Caitlin will be delighted to hear your kind words about her warm, patient teaching and her ability to explain techniques to kids. We’re grateful you chose us and truly appreciate your recommendation. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your daughter’s continued growth.

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Emily BenjaminLocal Guide · 40 reviews
★★★★★

My daughter is 13 and has been taking voice lessons with Caitlyn for about 6 months now, and we both cannot say enough good things about her! My daughter had taken voice lessons in the past with someone else and we knew she was not being stretched vocally. So, she did the trial lesson with Caitlin last June and immediately we knew this is what we were looking for. Caitlin is very patient, but will push when she knows my daughter can get there on a particular note or exercise, etc, which is exactly what she needs! My daughter was asked to sing the national anthem at her school for veterans Day and with Caitlin's help she increased the technical level of her singing so much, it was an absolutely incredible performance! We are really excited for her to keep learning and growing in voice lessons with Caitlin! Update: it has been a year now and things are still fantastic! Caitlin pushes my daughter to grow and believe in herself like no one else can, it is amazing to see!!!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you very much, you are very kind!

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Michon EliseLocal Guide · 12 reviews
★★★★★

My son has been attending Viola lessons here since October 2024, and is loving it so far. He easily gets frustrated and discouraged while learning new things, and may give up early. However, he has been sticking it out and really enjoys it. His teacher, Triston, has been great with him. He communicates with us well, gives good feedback and things to work on, and has time for a few minutes of song requests or chit chat with our son. He is also flexible and understanding when life gets in the way, and adjustments for lesson times need to be made. Owners have been great from start to finish as well, overall a wonderful program for my son to have lessons with.

Response from the owner · a year ago

I'm so glad that your son is sticking with it! We will be sure to let Triston know about your kind words! Thank you!

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Katie Nier11 reviews
★★★★★

I have been taking voice lessons from Caitlyn for a few months now and I love it. Caitlyn is a great voice teacher and I've learned a lot from her. They communicate in a timely manner if something should come up and offer solutions for making up lessons. Highly recommend them if you're looking into taking music lessons.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you very much, we appreciate it!

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Sierra Bratsch4 reviews
★★★★★

My daughter loved her experience learning violin for the first time. The instructor made the lessons fun and informative. Communication with the school of music has been very easy and staff have all been patient and helpful while we get the hang of learning a new instrument!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you very much for your kind words!

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Rebecca Leavey2 reviews
★★★★★

My daughter attended a free trial session, and I was so impressed by the knowledge and communication of all of the staff. They really know their stuff here!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much! We work really hard here to make lessons a fun, enjoyable, and easy experience!

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Theresa MeisLocal Guide · 17 reviews
★★★★★

I have nothing but good things to say about the St. Cloud School of Music! My son has been taking weekly piano lessons and his skills have flourished. I would absolutely recommend this school to anyone - of any age - who is looking to expand their musical horizons! - Excellent communication - Professional setting - Kind and engaging teachers

Response from the owner · Edited 2 years ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Theresa! We're thrilled to hear about your son's progress in his piano lessons. We appreciate your recommendations and are dedicated to providing a great experience for all our students. Your support means a lot to us!

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Anna Brix3 reviews
★★★★★

Did a free trail and Maddison was amazing with my daughter. Definitely booking one on one with her

Response from the owner · Edited 2 years ago

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it!

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