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Guided virtual tour & what Forté has to offer:
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What makes Forté stand out:
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Nobody teaches music lessons like we do!
We are the largest and best private music school in the Toledo area, with an enrollment of over 800 students!
We won more awards than any other school in the area!
We are the largest and best private music school in the Toledo area, with an enrollment of over 800 students!
We won more awards than any other school in the area!
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What Forté Offers:
We offer one on one music lessons in person & online, for all instruments, voice, stage presence, musical theatre, for children and adults, beginners to advanced. We have the largest selection of the most professional teachers to choose from in one location! Choose from our 50+ experienced, fun, patient, and dedicated teachers who can teach any style of music, from Classical to Rock, in Voice / Singing, Piano / Keyboard, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Guitar (Electric, Bass, Acoustic, Classical), Banjo, Mandolin, Drums, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, Saxophone, Flute, Recorder, Clarinet, Oboe, etc. We are open 7 days a week and offer a wide range of available lesson times. We have a large professional facility, a retail store, a comfortable waiting area, a large parking lot, observation windows on all doors, and a warm and friendly atmosphere that will immediately make you feel like home.
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About Forté & Brief History:
Forté Music School was established in 2006 by Jim Stanton, a highly regarded local music performer, writer, and instructor. In 2014, ownership was transferred to Virgil Lupu, a critically acclaimed violinist, yet Jim's influence persists through his continued instruction at the school. Despite growing into the most prominent music school facility in Toledo, Forté remains a small, close-knit family-owned business, with only five full-time staff members. In addition to their devoted office personnel, they also partner with more than 50 contracted music teachers from the Toledo area, serving a weekly enrollment of over 800 students. Virgil Lupu, the owner and director, with more than a century of family music heritage, prioritizes music education at the core of the School's mission. His team of professional musicians shares his fervor and dedication to providing the highest quality music education.
16 Benefits of becoming a Forté Music School student:
1. We offer Music Lessons for all instruments, all ages, in one location.
Several parents have 2, 3 or more children enrolled in our school. Because we offer lessons for all instruments, and we have such a large and qualified teachers to choose from, we can most likely accommodate all your children to take lessons at the same time, thus saving you several trips. Please visit our LESSONS page for more details about starting music lessons, as well as a list of FAQ.
Several parents have 2, 3 or more children enrolled in our school. Because we offer lessons for all instruments, and we have such a large and qualified teachers to choose from, we can most likely accommodate all your children to take lessons at the same time, thus saving you several trips. Please visit our LESSONS page for more details about starting music lessons, as well as a list of FAQ.
2. We have the largest selection of the most professional & dedicated teachers in one location in the Toledo area.
We have over 50 music teachers, all with either college training or professional performance experience. Our music teachers are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. We are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your music lesson needs. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn in your music lesson.
We have over 50 music teachers, all with either college training or professional performance experience. Our music teachers are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. We are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your music lesson needs. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn in your music lesson.
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3. Open 7 days a week!
We are the only music school in the area that offers music lessons every day of the week. We offer lessons daily from early in the morning until late at night to accommodate your busy schedule. If you are a home school parent, retiree, college student or working professional who has a flexible schedule, take advantage of our morning and lunch time lesson spots. Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4. We are proud to have the largest, most professional music school facility in Toledo. Over 6,000 square feet, 25 teaching rooms, large hallway, front desk area, large and clean restrooms, kitchen area, large and comfortable waiting room, and a large parking lot to accommodate all of our clients. The entire building has been fully renovated in 2006. |
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5. Three comfortable waiting areas.
Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy three spacious and professional parent's lounge with comfortable chairs, kids toys, free Wi-Fi, and magazines.
6. Observation windows on all studio doors. All studio doors have observation windows so that you can watch your child's lesson while you wait.
7. Open Door Policy. Parents are allowed to sit in during private lesson anytime. We have an open door policy for our private lessons.
8. Coffee & vending machines.
We all know how hectic our lives can be these days. With that in mind, a coffee machine & vending machine with snacks and drinks is available for you in the waiting area.
Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy three spacious and professional parent's lounge with comfortable chairs, kids toys, free Wi-Fi, and magazines.
6. Observation windows on all studio doors. All studio doors have observation windows so that you can watch your child's lesson while you wait.
7. Open Door Policy. Parents are allowed to sit in during private lesson anytime. We have an open door policy for our private lessons.
8. Coffee & vending machines.
We all know how hectic our lives can be these days. With that in mind, a coffee machine & vending machine with snacks and drinks is available for you in the waiting area.
9. Retail store on site.
Instead of ordering online or going around town to find accessories for your instrument or sheet music needed during your lessons, you can find most of what you need right here at Forte. We started the retail store in the summer of 2014, keeping in mind our client's busy schedules.
10. Month to month tuition.
The school does not require semester minimums for lessons. Every student here is on a month-to-month basis. If you are ready to start, you have nothing to lose as we only want students who truly want to be here and we will not commit you to a long term contract.
11. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Instead of ordering online or going around town to find accessories for your instrument or sheet music needed during your lessons, you can find most of what you need right here at Forte. We started the retail store in the summer of 2014, keeping in mind our client's busy schedules.
10. Month to month tuition.
The school does not require semester minimums for lessons. Every student here is on a month-to-month basis. If you are ready to start, you have nothing to lose as we only want students who truly want to be here and we will not commit you to a long term contract.
11. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
12. Two Free Student Showcases each year, plus MANY performance opportunities for our students.
Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really paying off, is to have their child participate in a Student Showcase, and other performance opportunities.
In May and December many of our students choose to perform in our biannual Student Showcases. For our students these recitals are free and unlike many schools, we do not charge recital participation or admission fees. You are encouraged to bring your family and friends to the show for free to share in the fun! Please visit our EVENTS page for a complete list of upcoming and past performance opportunities.
Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really paying off, is to have their child participate in a Student Showcase, and other performance opportunities.
In May and December many of our students choose to perform in our biannual Student Showcases. For our students these recitals are free and unlike many schools, we do not charge recital participation or admission fees. You are encouraged to bring your family and friends to the show for free to share in the fun! Please visit our EVENTS page for a complete list of upcoming and past performance opportunities.
13. Early morning & lunch time lessons for homeschoolers, retirees, college students & working professionals.
Since we are the largest school in the Toledo area, we are able to be a 'full service' music school. This allows us to offer lessons as early as 9 a.m., and we see many students during lunchtime between the hours of 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
If you are a homeschool parent, retiree, college student, or working professional who has a flexible schedule, take advantage of our early morning and lunch time lesson spots.
13. Early morning & lunch time lessons for homeschoolers, retirees, college students & working professionals.
Since we are the largest school in the Toledo area, we are able to be a 'full service' music school. This allows us to offer lessons as early as 9 a.m., and we see many students during lunchtime between the hours of 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
If you are a homeschool parent, retiree, college student, or working professional who has a flexible schedule, take advantage of our early morning and lunch time lesson spots.
14. Use the MindBody APP
View up to date schedules, manage your classes, add reminders, manage your account, and much more with the MindBody APP available for both Apple and Android devices. Learn more details about this on our ACCOUNTS / APP page.
15. A proven track record of excellence since 2006.
Visit our NEWS & REVIEWS page to see what our students and parents are saying about the school. Every year, aspiring music teachers start their own studio, and a year or two later it’s closed. Forté Music School has a proven track record since 2006, offering quality music lessons year round in the Toledo area. Our full time mission is teaching music lessons trusted by over 2,700 families for over ten years.
16. Safety is very much a priority for us.
We do a thorough background check for all of our teachers and staff, we have observation windows in all our classroom doors, and the entire facility is under video / audio surveillance, to ensure the highest level of comfort and security for our students and parents.
17. Large Parking Lot - 60 spots.
Our school has grown so much lately that we had to extend our parking lot in the summer of 2018 by adding 12 extra spaces in the back of our current parking lot, which gives us a comfortable size lot that can accommodate 40 cars, plus 20 more on the opposite side of the block, which provides quick accesses to our second floor location.
18. Musician Owned and Operated.
With over 100 years of family history in music, critically acclaimed violinist Virgil Lupu brings his belief in the value of music education to the forefront of the School’s mission. As director and owner, Mr. Lupu has assembled a team of professional musicians who share his passion and enthusiasm for quality music education. Learn more about our director here.
View up to date schedules, manage your classes, add reminders, manage your account, and much more with the MindBody APP available for both Apple and Android devices. Learn more details about this on our ACCOUNTS / APP page.
15. A proven track record of excellence since 2006.
Visit our NEWS & REVIEWS page to see what our students and parents are saying about the school. Every year, aspiring music teachers start their own studio, and a year or two later it’s closed. Forté Music School has a proven track record since 2006, offering quality music lessons year round in the Toledo area. Our full time mission is teaching music lessons trusted by over 2,700 families for over ten years.
16. Safety is very much a priority for us.
We do a thorough background check for all of our teachers and staff, we have observation windows in all our classroom doors, and the entire facility is under video / audio surveillance, to ensure the highest level of comfort and security for our students and parents.
17. Large Parking Lot - 60 spots.
Our school has grown so much lately that we had to extend our parking lot in the summer of 2018 by adding 12 extra spaces in the back of our current parking lot, which gives us a comfortable size lot that can accommodate 40 cars, plus 20 more on the opposite side of the block, which provides quick accesses to our second floor location.
18. Musician Owned and Operated.
With over 100 years of family history in music, critically acclaimed violinist Virgil Lupu brings his belief in the value of music education to the forefront of the School’s mission. As director and owner, Mr. Lupu has assembled a team of professional musicians who share his passion and enthusiasm for quality music education. Learn more about our director here.
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TUITION RATES:
Pay only for the FIRST LESSON when you come in the first time,
to make sure we are a good fit for you and you absolutely love it!
Tuition is $140 per month for 4x30 minute lessons. (recommended for beginners)
Tuition is $280 per month for 4x60 minute lesson. (recommended for advanced student)
What's the price per lesson?
$35 each 30 minute lesson
$70 each 60 minute lesson
All lessons are held once a week, at the same day and time.
There is a nonrefundable $25 registration fee per family each time you enroll.
All fees must be paid by pre-authorized debit / credit cards.
We are sorry, but we are not set up to accept Cash or Checks at this time.
Pay only for the FIRST LESSON when you come in the first time,
to make sure we are a good fit for you and you absolutely love it!
Tuition is $140 per month for 4x30 minute lessons. (recommended for beginners)
Tuition is $280 per month for 4x60 minute lesson. (recommended for advanced student)
What's the price per lesson?
$35 each 30 minute lesson
$70 each 60 minute lesson
All lessons are held once a week, at the same day and time.
There is a nonrefundable $25 registration fee per family each time you enroll.
All fees must be paid by pre-authorized debit / credit cards.
We are sorry, but we are not set up to accept Cash or Checks at this time.
Lessons are first come, first serve.
Contact us today to arrange your first lesson!
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