Kids Music Classes in NYC, New York

Intermediate Piano: Requires knowledge of basic music note reading or completion of Beginning Piano.  Students in intermediate Piano will choose music comparable to their level and continue on with intermediate level instruction. Prerequisite: Requires knowledge of basic music note reading or completion of Beginning Piano Required: Bring your...

Learn basic music note reading, written note theory, development in finger coordination, and critical sense of listening; notations in pitch and rhythm; discipline in good practice habits with an appreciation of music.Intermediate piano: Requires knowledge of basic music note reading or completion of Beginning Piano. Students will choose music...

Learn proper vocal and breathing techniques to strengthen and bring out your child’s full singing potential and develop confidence for any musical setting.  Topics may include basic ear training, scales, vowels, and learning simple melodies.

Discover the true and fun way to play the guitar. This class will teach you proper finger coordination, how to tune your guitar, and reading basic music notes. Have fun while learning to play this wonderful instrument. Class is limited to 15 students. Required: Bring your own guitar.

The Music Seekers series consists of two method books, two activity books and two audio song CD’s. Each book takes 20 weeks to complete. This fast and fun ensemble class was created with a private lesson approach to teaching older students who have never had a piano lesson. Students will learn to read and play songs using both hands in three Major...

Designed to stimulate the interest of school-age children in the piano. Students will meet Roofuss and learn keyboard basics through his songs. Students will be able to read in treble and bass clefs and learn to play with two hands by the end of the semester. Ear training, rhythmic notation and music theory are taught each week in exciting and innovative...

Provides a comprehensive review of listening skills, focusing skills, body awareness, finger dexterity and pattern recognition. Note reading, hand-eye coordination and note placement on the staff are the main objectives of this class. The goal for this class is for students to read and play simple three note patterns using Do, Re and Mi. The foundation...

Explores the early stages of note reading and basic rhythmic patterns. Keyboards, percussion instruments and creative materials and methods strengthen these skills while cultivating general music appreciation. Music goals for book 2: Explores the early stages of note reading Introduces basic rhythmic patterns Introduces pattern sequencing Early...

When babies begin babbling, they’re ready for Babies Together! This fun-filled music class is a great bonding opportunity, where you and your child will play musical games, dance, and sing! Each session incorporates classic childhood songs along with new favorites you’ll enjoy singing together at home. As 5-9 month olds begin to develop their interest...

Explores five-note reading in both the treble and bass clef, as well as ear training, keyboard playing and singing play. Group singing, movement, rhythm games, board reading and storytelling keep classes exciting and motivating for this age group. Music goals for book 1: Introduction of finger exercises using do, re, mi, fa, and sol Introduction...

Develops your child’s piano playing ability, reinforces extended note reading and bass clef reading and nurtures the use of two hand playing. Students in this class will continue to work on more challenging music theory concepts, coordination and rhythm. Music goals for book 2: Recognition of reading notes in treble and bass clefs Simple music...

Enables your child to read in both treble and bass clef staves in two positions, demonstrate transposition of their songs in familiar hand positions and develop a strong harmonic and melodic understanding of music. This piano class also develops ear training to understand musical patterns in two keys. Graduating students will be proficient in playing...

Are you ready to JAM? Say OH YEAH! Join Emma from Jam with Jamie bringing an upbeat jam session every time: sing-along, dancing, bubbles, and more! Every class is 45-minutes of interactive music and movement! Creative and fun songs every week, with animal puppet play, scarves, and small instruments.* All adults and children over 2 are required to...

For those who want to learn how to play Guitar and/or Violin, we now have beginner classes! Our classes involve teaching basic music theory (notes, chords, scales, etc.) and allowing students to learn hands-on. 

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...