Music Rhapsody

What Music Rhapsody does

Music Rhapsody, founded in 1983 by internationally recognized music educator Lynn Kleiner, is a Redondo Beach, California-based music education provider built on the Orff Schulwerk teaching philosophy, in which students develop musical skills through play, movement, singing, and instrument-playing before formal notation reading. The company's core offerings are organized around an age-segmented curriculum spanning eight developmental stages from infancy through elementary school (Babies Make Music through Recorder Rookies), supplemented by Simply Music Piano lessons, private instrument instruction (piano, flute, ukulele, guitar, saxophone, voice), summer music camps, and school programs serving preschools and elementary schools across the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

The underlying technical asset is a proprietary, branded curriculum package — lesson plans, recordings, videos, concert plans, visuals, and themed materials — distributed through membership subscriptions ($25/month or $275/year for the Music Rhapsody tier; $75/year for the Music Box tier) and reinforced by a 32-hour Professional Development Course. Physical and digital products include a co-developed line of children's percussion instruments with REMO (Gathering Drum, baby drums, bell rattles), Sonor Orff instruments, and Lynn Kleiner-authored books and CDs; an e-commerce storefront sells these alongside a $3,495 Complete Studio Package that enables teachers to launch licensed studios.

The business model is multi-stream and segment-blended: recurring tuition from in-person classes at the Redondo Beach studio and Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec, recurring membership subscriptions from a global teacher base, enterprise/field sales to schools and districts in LA/OC (with workshops delivered nationally and internationally), one-time bookings for birthday parties ($350) and field trips, and direct e-commerce revenue. The company employs 1-10 staff, is privately held with founder Lynn Kleiner as the principal figure, and reports no institutional investment, acquisitions, or restructuring events.

Name

Music Rhapsody

Legal name

Lynn Kleiner's Music Rhapsody

Website

https://musicrhapsody.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Music Rhapsody is a Redondo Beach-based music education company founded in 1983 by Lynn Kleiner that delivers Orff Schulwerk-based music classes for ages birth through elementary, private instrument lessons, and an online teacher training and membership program to parents, schools, and music educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE), Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC), Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood music education
• Orff Schulwerk curriculum
• Music teacher training
• Kids music classes
• Music curriculum membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Redondo Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Music Classes: In-person music classes for babies through adults including early childhood classes, elementary classes, private instrument lessons (piano, flute, saxophone, ukulele, guitar, voice), and summer music camps.
2. E-commerce Shop: Sale of instruments (Orff instruments, gathering drums, percussion), books, CDs, DVDs, digital downloads, lesson plans, puppets, felts, props, and accessories to teachers and parents.
3. Teacher Training & Memberships: Professional development courses (online and in-person) and curriculum membership subscriptions providing teachers access to full curriculum, training materials, videos, and resources.
4. Events & Parties: Birthday party entertainment services and field trip experiences at their studio or bringing Music Rhapsody to schools and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Music Rhapsody is a music education company that delivers Orff Schulwerk-based music classes for children from birth through elementary age, private instrument lessons, summer music camps, and school programs at its Redondo Beach studio and partner locations in the LA/Orange County area. The company also licenses its proprietary curriculum to music teachers worldwide through professional development courses and subscription memberships, and sells instruments, books, CDs, lesson plans, puppets, and props through a branded online shop.

Product overview

Music Rhapsody is a comprehensive music education company founded in 1983 by Lynn Kleiner, offering a multi-product portfolio centered on its Orff Schulwerk-based curriculum. The core offering consists of age-specific music classes from birth through adulthood, including Infant & Toddler Classes, Preschool Classes, Elementary Classes, Summer Music Camp (Grades K-8), and Private Instrument Lessons (piano via Simply Music Piano method, flute, ukulele, guitar, saxophone, voice). The company provides Professional Development Courses (32-hour intensive training with CEU credits) and Online Teacher Training for educators wanting to implement its curriculum. Two subscription tiers are offered: Music Rhapsody Membership ($25/month) and Music Box Membership ($75/year) for curriculum access, resources, and discounts. Physical products include Lynn Kleiner's educational books and CDs (themed collections like 'Farm Songs', 'Jungle Beat'), lesson plans and digital downloads, Orff instruments (gathering drums, glockenspiels, xylophones), and classroom props and puppets. An all-inclusive Studio Package ($3,495) bundles training, membership, and instruments for teachers starting their own studios. Additional services include school programs, field trips, and birthday parties. The company operates from its Redondo Beach studio and through Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec, serving the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant and Toddler Music Classes Weekly music classes for infants (birth to walking) and toddlers (ages 1-2) featuring interactive rhymes, lullabies, lap games, action songs, and instrument play. Caregiver participation required. Develops listening, motor skills, language, and balance.
• Preschool Music Classes Weekly music education for preschools covering beat/rhythm, movement, listening skills, singing, and instrument playing using Orff xylophones, glockenspiels, and percussion. Includes concert performances and parent visitation days.
• Elementary Music Classes Weekly music instruction for elementary students (30-55 minutes) covering rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expressive qualities through singing, Orff instruments, recorder, and movement. Includes choral music and folk dance.
• Summer Music Camp Week-long music day camp for grades K-8 held at St. Cross Church in Hermosa Beach, featuring Orff percussion, instrument lessons (recorder, piano, ukulele, flute, saxophone), dance, musical theater, and group performances. Priced at $599 before June 1, $649 after June 1.
• Simply Music Piano Lessons A playing-based piano method for ages 6 to adult, developed by Neil Moore, where students play recognizable songs from their first lesson without reading music. Covers composition, improvisation, arrangement, blues, jazz, and reading music through a unique lens.
• Private Instrument Lessons One-on-one or shared lessons for piano (age 6+), flute (age 8+), ukulele (age 5+), guitar (age 7+), saxophone (age 9+), and voice (age 12+) taught at the Redondo Beach studio or via Zoom.
• School Programs Weekly music classes, musical events, field trips, and professional development for music teachers at schools in Los Angeles and Orange County areas, as well as homeschool programs. Custom packages available for school districts.
• Professional Development Course for Teachers A 32-hour intensive teacher training program led by Lynn Kleiner, available as in-person training in Redondo Beach, CA and at partner universities (SMU Dallas, Trinity University San Antonio), or as online self-paced training. Covers Orff instruments, recorder, ukulele, puppets, stories, and teaching methodologies. Awards 32 professional development hours/CEUs.
• Online Teacher Training Self-paced online training program with videos of Lynn Kleiner's complete live training, supplemental materials including ukulele tutorials, recorder lessons, class videos, complete lesson plans, quizzes, and follow-up mentoring sessions. Available as standalone ($299 one-time) or bundled with membership.
• Music Rhapsody Membership Monthly subscription ($25/month or $275/year) providing full curriculum access for 8 age groups, including lesson plans, recordings, videos, themed concert plans, visuals, and access to the Members Only Store. Requires completion of professional development course.
• Music Box Membership Annual membership at $75/year offering free downloadable teacher resources, video tutorials, interactive teacher forum, Lynn's blog, 'Ask Lynn' online support, discounted workshops, and 10-25% off products including CDs, instruments, books, and props.
• Complete Studio Package All-inclusive studio setup package for ages 0-6 including training, membership, instruments, and materials. Priced at $3,495. Designed for teachers wanting to start their own studio.
• Music Birthday Parties Musical celebration events featuring dance, movement, singing, percussion instruments, musical storytelling, puppets, props, and drum circles. Available with Music Rhapsody teachers coming to the party location. Priced at $350 for 45 minutes.
• Music Field Trips Musical field trips to the Music Rhapsody studio in Redondo Beach for classes, clubs, scout troops, or groups. Activities include dance, movement, singing, Orff instruments, musical storytelling, puppets, props, and drum circles.
• Lynn Kleiner Books and CDs Educational books and music recordings including 'Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures' (2019 Book of the Year Award), 'Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic', 'Songs of the Sea', 'Jungle Beat', 'My Trip to the Mountains', and other themed collections. Each book includes a companion CD. Individual books priced at $34.99, CD bundles from $9.99 to $225 for complete sets.
• Instruments Musical instruments including Kids Make Music Gathering Drum ($1,175), Sonor Orff instruments (glockenspiels from $269, xylophones up to $2,295), bell rattles, finger cymbals, recorder, ukuleles, and instrument kits for classroom use.
• Puppets and Props Educational puppets including mini finger puppets ($12 each) and hand puppets (up to $63), felt story sets (Farm, Rain Forest, Sealife), scarves, and props for music class storytelling and activities.
• Lesson Plans and Digital Downloads Downloadable lesson plans, concert plans, accompaniments, recorder and Orff arrangements, and themed music activities. Includes products like 'Recorder Rookies' lesson packs ($39.99), 'Note Name Songs Fun Pack' ($12.99), and concert plans ($19.99).
• CDs and DVDs Physical and digital music recordings including themed CDs, accompaniment tracks, and instructional DVDs covering early childhood music education, preschool programs, and seasonal content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children who start music at a young age show advanced verbal skills, vocabulary, coordination, and enhanced neural connections for higher brain functions.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• REMOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with REMO to create Lynn Kleiner's own line of children's percussion instruments including the Gathering Drum, baby drums, bell rattles, and bell belts. REMO is a world-leading manufacturer in percussion.
• Simply Music PianocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimply Music Piano is the largest playing-based music education institution in the world, founded by Neil Moore. Music Rhapsody seamlessly prepares students and parents to transition into Simply Music Piano's method, offering piano lessons at Music Rhapsody locations.
• SonormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSonor is a world-leading manufacturer of Orff instruments. Music Rhapsody offers Sonor products in their shop including xylophones, glockenspiels, and metallophones.
• Alfred PublishingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-leading publisher in print music. Products are backed and endorsed by Alfred Publishing.
• American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLynn Kleiner is a popular presenter for AOSA and Orff Associations in several countries worldwide. Music Rhapsody training is aligned with Orff Schulwerk standards.
• NAfME (National Association for Music Education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLynn Kleiner is a frequent presenter for NAfME and has presented multiple times for the International Society of Music Educators (ISME).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Outschool: Outschool is an online marketplace for live small-group classes including a wide catalog of music classes for kids and teens, competing for the same parent audience via a digital, on-demand model that Music Rhapsody's website does not currently match.
• Hoffman Academy: Hoffman Academy offers online piano lessons for kids using a structured, self-paced method. It is an emerging digital peer in the children's music instruction space where Music Rhapsody also offers private piano through Simply Music.

Direct peers

• Music Together: Music Together runs mixed-age family music classes for children birth–age 5 and licenses its curriculum to early childhood centers worldwide. It is the most direct conceptual peer to Music Rhapsody's early childhood music class business.
• Kindermusik International: Kindermusik is the largest direct competitor in early childhood music education, offering age-based classes for babies through age 7, teacher licensing programs, and digital home materials — overlapping almost exactly with Music Rhapsody's parent-and-me through elementary offering.
• Simply Music: Simply Music is a strategic partner that supplies the piano methodology Music Rhapsody teaches, but it is also a direct competitor operating its own global network of licensed piano teachers and piano-centric curriculum.
• Musikgarten: Musikgarten offers sequential early childhood music and movement programs for babies through elementary, with teacher certification and classroom curricula — closely mirroring Music Rhapsody's age-stratified Orff-based class structure.

Others

• ClassDojo: While not music-specific, ClassDojo is a widely adopted K–6 classroom engagement platform that schools use to manage enrichment programs including music. It is an adjacent ecosystem player relevant to Music Rhapsody's in-school GTM motion.
• Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA): AOSA is the professional association Lynn Kleiner presents for and that governs Orff Schulwerk teacher training in the US. It is an enabling/ecosystem organization that legitimizes Music Rhapsody's approach and is a structural peer in the Orff training market.

Broad incumbents

• Yamaha Music School: Yamaha's global junior music education program offers group keyboard and early childhood classes for young children, serving as a large, established, brand-backed incumbent with comparable parent-facing class offerings.
• Suzuki Music Schools (SAA): The Suzuki Association of the Americas represents a much larger and more established method-based music education ecosystem (instrument-focused) that competes for the same parent and teacher audiences as Music Rhapsody, albeit with a different pedagogical approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LynnKleiner
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• Instagraminstagram.com/musicrhapsody
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/music-rhapsody

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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