Where can you find the best music school in Greenville, SC? Learning how to play an instrument is an excellent way to follow your passion, and Kidding Around readers offered their opinions on some of their favorite programs.
Our annual KABOOM Awards winners are some of the best music programs the Upstate has to offer.
Top Music School in Greenville SC
2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

1st Place: Greenville Youth Chorale
Finalist: Piano Central Studios
The Children's Museum of the Upstate
SPONSORED 864.233.7755 | Two locations, Greenville & Spartanburg , SC

Wishing for the perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday? Let The Children’s Museum of the Upstate host your party!
Available at both TCMU locations, all parties include:
- Fully decorated, safe, & private party room
- ALL DAY access to the museum for all guests
- Dedicated party host to manage setup, cleanup, & facilitation
- Cupcake for each child
- Paper goods
- Special TCMU gift bag for the birthday child
- Optional activity add-ons featuring a dino dig, art projects, Legos and more!
Book a party in Spartanburg or Greenville!
Avoid crowds and create a truly memorable experience! Host a private, after-hours party at TCMU-Greenville and you’ll have the whole place to yourself! For an additional $200, you and your guests will receive all the perks above, plus full access to the museum from 6pm-8pm. Learn more by visiting https://tcmupstate.org/greenville/birthdays/.
Would Your Little Princess like to see Elsa and get SnowFlake Glitter Tattoos and Tiaras? Choose ANY Disney style PRINCESS! Got a Super Hero in training? Want Real Live Spiderman or BATMAN to Show Up? East Main Arts can even build your child’s party around their favorite things as a deluxe theme party! Basic craft and clay project parties also available. Tween and Teen party packages are also available.
Hearts of Clay
864.576.2228 | 660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 20, Spartanburg , SC
Hearts of Clay offers several party packages. All project materials are included and birthday child receives a special gift! Outside snack & decorations welcome, and Hearts of Clay will clean up the mess!
Wine and Design • Art Buzz Kids
Two Locations, Greenville | Spartanburg , SC
Art Buzz Kids art classes spark your child’s creativity and imagination in a fun, interactive private party setting perfect for Birthday Parties. Children have fun, get creative, and take home masterpieces!
For Party Inquiries: greenvillesc@wineanddesign.com | spartanburgsc@wineanddesign.com
The Art Cart SC
Artcartsc@gmail.com | Mobile Services, Greenville | Greer , SC
The Art Cart is a mobile art studio for birthday parties, spirit rock painting, and window art!
The Painted Palmetto
864.256.0892 | 1201 Union Street, Spartanburg , SC
The Painted Palmetto offers kids’ art classes, adult art classes, open studio, and birthday parties for people of all ages.

Check out more great classes and activities for your kids!
Don’t miss our Kidding Around Guide to Classes and Activities in Greenville.
2024 KABOOM Awards Winners
1st Place: Piano Central Studios
Finalists:
- Studio Green
- ARMES
- Lawson Academy at Converse College
- Sounds of Carolina