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AFFORDABLE MUSIC LESSONS IN NYC
FOR ADULTS & KIDS FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
Our music instructors are all classically trained with a minimum of a Master’s Degree level of education and have graduated from highly reputable music schools and conservatories from all around the world including the Royal College of Music (RCM), London, The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music and New York University (NYU). Each teacher brings their own unique style of teaching and experience to the music lesson to help ensure that our students get the best possible music instruction whilst realizing their full music potential. At NYC Music School our music instructors all have the same goal in mind and that is to provide the highest quality education in a fun, energetic and welcoming environment.
Piano Instructor
Julia holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Florida State University and Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from NYU.
Piano Instructor
A graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2012 with a Bachelor of Music, Francesca also holds a Master of Music from New York University.
Piano Instructor
Sarah holds a BMus in Piano from Northern Arizona University, a BMus from Webster University and a MMus in Collaborative Piano Performance from NYU.
Violin Instructor
Shannon has been teaching the violin and viola for six years and recently completed a Master of Music at NYU where she served as Adjunct String Faculty.
Violin Instructor
Camille received a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance from University of California and recently completed a Masters of Music at NYU.
Guitar Instructor
Kenji is an internationally active guitarist, composer and educator and alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, Boston (summa cum laude, 2011).
Guitar Instructor
Guitarist Keisuke has numerous teaching years under his belt and specializes in electric and acoustic guitar along with electric bass.
Guitar Instructor
Christophe is an experienced teacher and performer on both acoustic and electric guitar and is a graduate of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced piano student, our private one-on-one piano lessons are a great way to improve and develop your skills. Our supportive and motivating piano instructors help guide and foster students in a range of different musical styles including: classical, pop, jazz and musical theatre. Our piano teachers also prepare students for university and conservatory entrance auditions, music school exams, ABRSM exams, NYSSMA exams, recitals, and competitions.
We offer 1 hour, 45 and 30 minute lessons and all potential students receive a discounted trial lesson to evaluate their current musical level, and to discuss goals and future piano aspirations. Our piano instructors use a mixture of British, Japanese & Russian teaching styles based on the individual needs of each student in order to better unlock their potential and achieve success in both piano theory and performance. By combining these three styles it provides a more diverse understanding of technique, musical expression, range of dynamics and interpretation. Piano lessons can be offered in either English or Japanese.
For more information about our piano lessons please visit here.
We offer personalized one-on-one violin lessons for students of all ages and abilities. Our violin instructors are all highly skilled teachers and help students explore various musical styles including: classical, contemporary, chamber, orchestral, pop and folk. They also prepare students for university and conservatory entrance auditions, music school exams, ABRSM exams, NYSSMA exams, recitals, and competitions.
Our violin teachers use a variety of teaching methods including Suzuki, Kodaly and Traditional Method to help students reach their full potential and excel in violin performance. By combining these three styles it provides a more diverse understanding of technique, musical expression, range of dynamics and interpretation. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student our violin instructors can help you better master the art of violin performance. We offer 1 hour, 45 and 30 minute violin lessons for both children and adults and all potential students receive a discounted trial lesson to evaluate their current musical level. Each student also has the option to perform in violin recitals and performances throughout the school year.
For more information about our violin lessons please visit here.
Our mission is to offer affordable private guitar lessons in New York City and many areas of Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island for all ages and levels. Our guitar instructors are all classically trained with a minimum of a Master’s Degree level of education and have graduated from highly reputable music schools and conservatories from all around the world including the Manhattan School of Music and New York University (NYU). Each teacher brings their own unique style of teaching and experience to the lesson to help ensure that our students get the best possible guitar instruction whilst realizing their full music potential.
Our guitar lessons help students explore various guitar styles including: rock, jazz and folk. We offer lessons in either classical acoustic, modern acoustic and electric guitar. Our instructors offer a diverse understanding of technique, musical expression, range of dynamics and interpretation. We regularly hold annual recitals where our students can showcase their achievements and get accustomed to performing in front of an audience. Our guitar lessons can be offered in either English or Japanese.
For more information about our guitar lessons please visit here.
Kyndyl teaches all four of our children piano lessons weekly and has done so for more than a year. She is great with the kids (who range in age from 14 to 8). She is not only talented and knowledgeable about music, but also passionate about the art form. She has been excellent about keeping them interested and excited about music and performance. I highly recommend Kyndyl and I’m sure that the other instructors with NYC Music School are top notch!Heather & Joe Libson
I moved to NYC in April 2014 and was interested in learning piano the traditional way (by sheet music, with a focus on technique). After a few searches, I found NYC Music School. During my time with Mayuko I found her to be very patient and persevering with me. Being a novice of sorts, I needed a bit of guidance but she encouraged and pushed me at the same time. At the end of each session, I felt I was making progress and motivated to prepare for the next lesson. It is important to note that every student can be different and a good tutor is one who has the temperament to deal with this varied audience. Sadly, I had to move out of NYC in February 2015 but I will cherish those piano classes with Mayuko. I have no doubt about Mayuko’s credentials as a tutor and would recommend her to any friend or acquaintance interested in learning the piano at New York.Mohana Shivashankar
I’ve been playing violin for more than 10 years and Aimee is the first teacher that I’ve had who actually makes me look forward to going to lessons. She’s helped me more on my technique than any violin teacher I’ve had. Aimee makes violin easy to re-learn and she makes it fun.Sam Castro
I have been taking violin lessons from Janice for about six months now and during that time I have seen a dramatic improvement in my technique and skills. She is extremely patient and very knowledgeable about what the best methods are for learning new things quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking about starting violin lessons.Sylvia Lee
Our ten year old daughter Tina has started to learn to play the piano with Mayuko. Already after the first lesson she was able to play sequences of “Ode to Joy” and “Amazing Grace”. It has been very motivating to her to play real pieces right from the start, and not having to repeat endless finger exercises. The choice of pieces is very thoughtful, and we see great improvements from week to week. Mayuko is always very kind and patient, but still challenging and efficient. Both our daughter and we parents are very satisfied and would recommend Mayuko unhesitatingly.Urs Lerch
Aimee is one of the best violin teachers I’ve ever had. She is nice and very enthusiastic and pays attention to details. Her tips on practicing techniques are always effective.Zhuoran You
Ms. Mayuko Yamashita is a great teacher. After a month of taking her lessons, there is marked improvement in my playing both technically and musically. Her lessons are very efficient, focused, clear and detailed. She offers flexible lesson plans, which are excellent for students in different levels and goals. I look forward to continuing my studies with her.
Yuzuru Sadashige
In one word: fantastic! I have always wanted to learn piano, but since I never played any instruments, always felt it was too late for me. I also assumed that it would have been tedious at first. I have now been taking classes with Mayuko for almost a year…. and I love every single class! I really feel that Mayuko is understanding of what I am looking for, and perfectly adapting her teaching accordingly. I even had my first recital last month! 🙂 Really could not been happier! Thank you!David Abergel
Teo is an amazing instructor! I come from a musical background, but the drums are a completely different animal to me. I had always wanted to learn, and I found Teo at NYC Music School. Right out of the gate, he got me to play a simple beat on the first lesson. I’ve only had a few lessons, but he’s already got me playing simple beats, fills, and techniques that I was able to pick up so easily. I highly recommend taking the plunge and taking lessons from him. His approach is simple, he’s a good dude, and he’s really fun to be around.John Jagos
My ten year old daughter recently started taking private violin lessons with Janice Ahn and she just absolutely loves them. Janice is always full of energy and comes well prepared to each lesson ensuring that my daughter is not only learning but having a fun time whilst doing so.Dana Choe
I’ve truly enjoyed my private piano lessons with Mayuko. I’m not a complete beginner but it’s been 2 decades since I’ve played the piano and she knew exactly where to start. It’s been a mixture of relearning the basics and playing pieces that are challenging. Mayuko has been very helpful at picking out just the right pieces and also helping me through each piece. She’s incredibly patient and great at pointing out little things that can make all the difference. I can’t wait to continue learning from her and would recommend her to all ages and levels.Julie H.
Keisuke has been a joy to work with and my child definitely looks forward to lessons with him. His easy-going presence makes my child comfortable during lessons but instills enough of a structure that things don’t get out of hand. His flexibility as a teacher helps to continue my child’s interest in music. Any student will benefit from a guitar teacher like Keisuke.Rosalyn Faulk
Mr. Matsuno is a wonderful teacher. The dedication that he puts into making my child excited about playing the guitar is endless. He’s not too strict with his approach, enabling a fun learning environment for my child. I especially enjoy that he teaches songs that my child enjoys to listen to on the radio. Mr. Matsuno is definitely a great match as a teacher if you’re looking for a fun and educational extra curricular for your child.Cindy Zwicker
*Please note that fees vary depending on which payment plan is chosen for your music lessons. For a full breakdown of fees please visit our detailed rates page here.
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Opera America
330 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
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15 W 39th St
New York, NY 10018
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