The Instituto de Educação Musical (IEM) was established in 1992 by music teacher, composer, and educator Carmen Mettig Rocha. It has become a renowned institution for human education through music, catering to children, youth, and adults. Built upon the educational principles of the Willems Method, one of the world's leading music teaching methodologies, IEM is located in a beautiful, spacious mansion in Jardim Brasil, Salvador.

Currently offering online classes, IEM provides a wide range of courses, including Musical Initiation, Solfege, Piano, Violin, Guitar, Recorder, Flute, Drums, and Singing. Once in-person classes resume, they will also offer specialized classes for babies and courses for music teachers. Known as the best and most comprehensive music school in Bahia, IEM's teaching approach is based on the renowned Willems Method, making it a top choice for music education