Music schools are educational institutions whose main tasks are to provide a basic musical education, to develop the next generation of amateur and enthusiast musicians, to identify and promote gifted students, and to provide possible preparation for professional studies.

Fees are charged for lessons at music schools and for the provision of musical instruments. These fees are set out in the music school fee statutes.

Information on music schools in Thuringia can be found, for example, on the website of the State Music School Association.