Cadek Music Conservatory provides music instruction and education to all ages—young children through adults and seniors—in the greater Chattanooga region.

What We Do

Since our founding in 1904, Cadek Conservatory of Music has been dedicated to training individuals in the performing arts. We provide in-person and virtual instruction for private lessons and ensemble and group offerings. 

As one of the most dynamic music schools serving students and artists, the Cadek history and legacy continues in Chattanooga and beyond.


What We Do



Upcoming Terms

Full Year Term (34 weeks): August 7–May 10

FALL 2023
Registration opens July 15.
Fall Semester (17 weeks): August 7–December 15
Fall A Term (9 weeks): August 7–October 6
Fall B Term (8 weeks): October 16–December 15

SPRING 2024
Registration opens November 27.
Spring Semester (17 weeks): January 8–May 10
Spring A Term (9 weeks): January 8–March 8
B Term (8 weeks): March 18–May 10

SUMMER 2024
May 28–July 19

Cadek offers in-person lessons at our three locations

205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Located in the heart of North Chattanooga, Cadek offers private instruction studios and group classrooms, as well as an outdoor patio overlooking the Tennessee River. Students and instructors have access to multiple recital spaces for audiences of all sizes, including Frierson Theatre and the Evans Theatre in GPS. 
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Cadek instructors offer in-person private music classes for students and the public at The Bright School in North Chattanooga. Bright provides private classrooms for instructions, as well as outdoor spaces for practice and recitals. 
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Cadek instructors offer in-person private and group music classes for students at McCallie School. Located on Missionary Ridge near downtown Chattanooga, students and instructors have access to private rooms for classes, as well as recital spaces.