Music Lessons
in Chelsea.
Private, one-on-one lessons for kids and adults — at your home in Chelsea, in our studios, or online.
Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · Westchester
First lesson $15 in our studio · $50 at your home
Kalman Music Lessons — a music school designed for the busy New Yorker.
Kalman Music Lessons is a New York City music school whose teachers come to your apartment in Chelsea. We teach piano, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, violin, cello, ukulele, voice and music theory to children and adults, including complete beginners. Lessons happen at your home, at one of our NYC studios, or online. Your first lesson is $15 in our studio or $50 at your home. After that, studio lessons start at $50 and at-home lessons at $60 per 30-minute lesson, both on a 10-lesson package. Call or text (917) 525-3374.
We teach across Manhattan, most of Brooklyn, and Astoria, Long Island City and Ridgewood in Queens, plus at-home lessons throughout Westchester. Our teachers work across Manhattan, including Midtown. We have over 20 studios across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Soho, Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Greenpoint, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Financial District. Choosing between formats? See how at-home lessons work in NYC, or how online lessons work.
Kalman Music Lessons includes every teacher in every membership plan, subject to availability. Members switch teachers themselves in our online portal at any time, and book lessons online at least 48 hours ahead.
For families: one teacher can teach two or three children different instruments in a single visit — 50+ teachers across thirteen instruments, one lesson price. How lessons for siblings work →
Book, meet, play.
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Tell us your goal. Meet your teacher: $15 in our NYC studio or $50 at your home for 30 minutes.
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At home, in an NYC studio, or online. Ask us for the online first-lesson price.
Credits or membership
Choose flexible lesson credits or a studio membership. Free group classes are included with Pro and Elite.
50+ teachers.
13 instruments.
Across Chelsea.
Not sure where to start? See our guide to the best instrument to learn.
Piano Lessons
in Chelsea
From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.
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Guitar Lessons
in Chelsea
Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.
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Saxophone Lessons
in Chelsea
Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.
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Trumpet Lessons
in Chelsea
Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.
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Flute Lessons
in Chelsea
Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.
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Clarinet Lessons
in Chelsea
Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.
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Bass Lessons
in Chelsea
Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.
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Drum Lessons
in Chelsea
From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.
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Theory & Composition Lessons
in Chelsea
Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.
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Voice Lessons
in Chelsea
Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts
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Ukulele Lessons
in Chelsea
Learn to play Ukulele from professional musicians
Learn more From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.
Learn more Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.
Learn more Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.
Learn more Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.
Learn more Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.
Learn more Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.
Learn more Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.
Learn more From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.
Learn more Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.
Learn more Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts
Learn more Learn to play Ukulele from professional musicians
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know how to teach.
Learn with active performing musicians. Read their individual biographies, training and teaching interests to find a teacher who fits your goals.
"Marcello is an amazing drum instructor! We look forward to his lesson every week!"
"amazing teacher learned to play some songs on the piano right away highly recommended"
"Alden is a wonderful teacher (sax for our elder and recorder for our younger). Highly recommend! And Tal runs a great ship. Really easy to deal with, price is right and incredible musicians."
"Great teacher! helped me learning the clarinet in less than a month. I’m already playing my favorite disney songs"
"I’ve been Erika’s student now for several months. I love learning guitar from her. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to my lesson every week. Highly recommend."
"Quick & friendly service! Saved us with a last minute rental!!! Will be back forsure"
"Marcello is an amazing drum instructor! We look forward to his lesson every week!"
"amazing teacher learned to play some songs on the piano right away highly recommended"
"Alden is a wonderful teacher (sax for our elder and recorder for our younger). Highly recommend! And Tal runs a great ship. Really easy to deal with, price is right and incredible musicians."
"Great teacher! helped me learning the clarinet in less than a month. I’m already playing my favorite disney songs"
"I’ve been Erika’s student now for several months. I love learning guitar from her. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to my lesson every week. Highly recommend."
"Quick & friendly service! Saved us with a last minute rental!!! Will be back forsure"
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A regular time for your music.
Private lessons at NYC studios. Pro and Elite include group classes; Hobby members pay separately. Compare the full terms and per-lesson costs.
Annual totals paid up front: Hobby $1,188, Pro $2,388, Elite $2,988. Monthly billing starts at $149. NYC studio lessons only.
Explore membershipsPrivate 1-on-1 lessons.
Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace within 90 days (4-lesson pack) or 120 days (10-lesson pack). Same teacher every time.
See full package pricingNot sure which fits? Book a first lesson and we'll help you choose.
Prices shown are for NYC studio lessons and are subject to our terms of service.
Every lesson helps keep
live music alive in New York.
When you take a lesson with us, your tuition goes directly to the people keeping this city's music scene alive. We want you to have fun, play the music you love, and get back what you put in. That's it.
Common questions, answered.
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Our Locations
Home lessons & studio options
📍 Soho - by Prince Street
📍 Bed-Stuy - by the J/M/Z Myrtle Ave
📍 Bushwick - by the Wilson Ave L
📍 Crown Heights - by the Utica Ave A/C
📍 Prospect Heights - by Botanic Garden
📍 Greenpoint - by Greenpoint Ave G
📍 Upper East Side - by the 96th St 6
📍 Upper West Side - by the 1/2/3 96th St
📍 Financial District - by Wall St
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Study Music Lessons with Elite NYC Teachers in Chelsea
Become a stronger musician with music lessons in Chelsea. NYC educators provide supportive and inspiring guidance. Try a trial lesson.
Near The High Line, Chelsea Market, and the 14 St & 23 St (A/C/E) subway stations in Chelsea.
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Tal has been an incredible piano teacher for my 9-year-old son. He has a wonderful ability to keep lessons engaging and fun while still ensuring steady progress. What I appreciate most is how attuned Tal is to my son’s individual pace—he challenges him just enough to keep him growing, without ever overwhelming or rushing him. My son looks forward to his lessons every week, which speaks volumes. We’re so grateful to have found such a thoughtful and skilled teacher!
Tal is an absolutely fantastic piano teacher! My daughters have been learning with him for over three months now, and their progress has been remarkable. He teaches with attentiveness and a calm demeanor, has a wonderful approach with children, and endless patience. He knows exactly how to connect with each of them and how to encourage them. We truly feel like we've struck gold with him as their teacher!
Tal is a fantastic instructor! I signed up for lessons having no experience reading music or playing the piano. Tal offers clear instruction on foundational principles, layers in interesting anecdotes about music theory, and tailors the lessons to my age / ability / musical interests. He is also very communicative and flexible with scheduling. 10/10 would recommend
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