Music Lessons
in East Harlem.
Private, one-on-one lessons for kids and adults — at your home in East Harlem, 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 East Harlem. 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 East Harlem.
Not sure where to start? See our guide to the best instrument to learn.
Piano Lessons
in East Harlem
From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.
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Guitar Lessons
in East Harlem
Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.
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Saxophone Lessons
in East Harlem
Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.
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Trumpet Lessons
in East Harlem
Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.
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Flute Lessons
in East Harlem
Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.
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Clarinet Lessons
in East Harlem
Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.
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Bass Lessons
in East Harlem
Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.
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Drum Lessons
in East Harlem
From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.
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Theory & Composition Lessons
in East Harlem
Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.
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Voice Lessons
in East Harlem
Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts
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Ukulele Lessons
in East Harlem
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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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.
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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.
Good questions. Clear answers.
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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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Every Instrument, One Location in East Harlem
Music Lessons in East Harlem, NYC
East Harlem — also known as El Barrio and Spanish Harlem — has a rich musical heritage rooted in Latin jazz and salsa. Our teachers honor that tradition while teaching all genres and instruments, bringing professional instruction to homes throughout the neighborhood.
Near the landmark El Museo del Barrio and the vibrant streets of East Harlem along Lexington Avenue.
Prepare for lesson one.
Browse teacher-curated books, rent an instrument, or grab a complete starter bundle — everything you need for your first lesson.
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.
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.
I've been taking saxophone lessons with Tal Kalman for only a few weeks now, but I can already confidently state that he is the best teacher I have ever had. As a young saxophonist trying to grow and find my voice, taking lessons with Tal has been nothing less than inspirational. He teaches in the East Village in Manhattan, and the environment is always creative, motivated, and very supportive. Tal’s approach is personal, clear, and incredibly effective. He’s not only an amazing saxophonist himself, but he also knows exactly how to break things down and help me level up every single week. I’m already hearing huge improvements in my tone, technique, and improvisation skills. On top of that, Tal is just a great guy to be around—laid-back, encouraging, and with really positive vibes. Every lesson feels like it's fun but packed with content. He really knows how to teach and connect, and that makes all the difference. I'm also considering signing my little brother up for clarinet lessons with Tal as well—he teaches clarinet too, and I know my brother would love him just as much as I do. If you're in Manhattan and looking for great saxophone or clarinet lessons, especially in the East Village, Tal Kalman is 100% the guy you want to learn from. Thank you, Tal, for being such a great teacher and mentor!
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