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Guitar Lessons in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge guitar lessons with performing artists who teach the way you learn.

Kids & adults. All levels. All styles.

Play favorite songs Electric & acoustic Fingerstyle & strumming Lead guitar & solos In-home guitar in Bay Ridge Rock lessons in Brooklyn
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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 Bay Ridge. 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.

What you'll learn

A complete guitarist,
your way.

Every lesson weaves together technique, theory, and the music you care about.

Your teacher

Professional performers,
world-class teachers.

All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.

50+
Active teachers
13
Instruments
10+
Years teaching
9
NYC studios
Neal Perrine
Neal Perrine
Bass
9 Years
BassGuitarPianoMusic Theory
James Madison University
Ethan Cohn
Ethan Cohn
Guitar
11 years
GuitarBass
B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Jackson Potter
Jackson Potter
Guitar
12 years
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Joey Curreri
Joey Curreri
Trumpet
8 Years
TrumpetPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
Noa Chait
Noa Chait
Voice
10 years
VoicePiano
B.M. New School
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Quinton Cain
Quinton Cain
Drums
Experienced
Drums
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Finn Wiest
Finn Wiest
Drums
Experienced
DrumsPercussionPiano
Marcello Cardillo
Marcello Cardillo
Drums
Experienced
DrumsComposition
B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Your path

From first chords to
favorite songs.

Pick your direction. Every route is customizable.

Strumming, fingerpicking, and the songs that started it all.

Skills
  • Open chords (G, C, D, Em, Am)
  • Strumming patterns
  • Chord changes in tempo
  • Basic fingerpicking
Repertoire
  • Knockin' on Heaven's Door
  • Horse with No Name
  • Wonderwall
  • Hey There Delilah
Skills
  • Barre chords
  • Travis picking
  • Capo use & transposing
  • Reading lead sheets
Repertoire
  • Blackbird (Beatles)
  • Tears in Heaven
  • Hallelujah
  • Dust in the Wind
Skills
  • Complex fingerstyle arrangements
  • Alternate tunings
  • Solo guitar arrangements
  • Percussive techniques
Repertoire
  • Classical Gas
  • Windy & Warm
  • Hotel California (fingerstyle)
  • Original arrangements

Not sure which route is right for you?

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Pricing

Two ways to learn.

Payments processed through Stripe. Review package expiry and cancellation terms before purchasing. Compare studio memberships and lesson packages below.

Membership
Starting at
$149 / month

The ClassPass-style membership for music.

Private lessons at NYC studios. Pro and Elite include free group classes; Hobby does not. Monthly and annual payment options have different commitments.

Hobby
Two 45-min lessons / month
$99/mo annual
$149/mo monthly
Pro Best value
Four 45-min lessons / month + groups
$199/mo annual
$249/mo monthly
Elite
Four 60-min lessons / month + rental
$249/mo annual
$299/mo monthly

Annual prices are monthly equivalents, paid up front: Hobby $1,188, Pro $2,388, Elite $2,988. Monthly billing starts at $149.

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Packages
Starting at
$50 / lesson

Private 1-on-1 lessons.

Buy four or ten credits at a time. Four-lesson credits expire after 90 days; ten-lesson credits after 120 days.

Studio pricing · per lesson
30 minutes
Great for kids & quick lessons
from $50
$65 single · $50 w/ 10-pack
45 minutes Popular
Most students start here
from $65
$80 single · $65 w/ 10-pack
60 minutes
Deep practice & prep
from $80
$95 single · $80 w/ 10-pack
At-home lessons from $60/30 min on a 10-lesson package. Full price list
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Not 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.

For families

Two or three kids on different instruments? One teacher, one visit.

A 60-minute lesson is shared between siblings — guitar for one, guitar or drums for another — and priced as one lesson. 50+ teachers, most of whom play two or more instruments.

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Need a guitar? Rent one from us.

Rent a teacher-approved acoustic or electric guitar from our studio and get your first lesson free. Try before you buy.

Rent by the day, the week or the month — from $2/day, plus a one-time short-term rental fee.

The reviews are
in.

Don't take our word for it — look us up on Google and Yelp.

"Marcello is an amazing drum instructor! We look forward to his lesson every week!"
Zoe S. · Guitar · Drums
"amazing teacher learned to play some songs on the piano right away highly recommended"
AMPM L. · Guitar · Piano
"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."
Andy K. · Guitar · Saxophone
"Great teacher! helped me learning the clarinet in less than a month. I’m already playing my favorite disney songs"
עדן ל. · Guitar · Clarinet
"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."
tessa F. · Guitar · Guitar
"Quick & friendly service! Saved us with a last minute rental!!! Will be back forsure"
Mark G. · Guitar · Music
Common questions

Guitar — what students ask.

Acoustic or electric — which should I start with?

Either works. Acoustic builds finger strength fast; electric is easier on the fingers. Pick whatever matches the music you want to play.

Can I learn at any age?

Yes — we teach students from age 6 to 80+. Adults often progress faster than they expect.

How long until I can play songs?

Most students play recognizable songs within the first 2-4 lessons. Full songs usually by month 2.

How much are guitar lessons in Bay Ridge?

In-home guitar lessons in Bay Ridge start at $60 for 30 minutes on a 10-lesson package ($75 for a single lesson). Studio and online lessons start at $50 on a 10-lesson package ($65 single). Hobby studio membership includes two 45-minute lessons per month for $149 billed monthly, or $99/month equivalent with $1,188 paid annually. Pro and Elite include four lessons per month.

Do your teachers travel to Bay Ridge?

Yes! Our guitar teachers travel directly to your Bay Ridge home for every lesson. You can also choose online lessons if that's more convenient. Same teacher, same time each week.

Can I start guitar as a complete beginner in Bay Ridge?

Absolutely. Many of our Bay Ridge students start with zero experience. Your teacher will build a custom plan starting with the basics, and you'll be playing music you enjoy within the first few weeks.

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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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How we teach guitar in Bay Ridge

At Kalman Music Lessons, guitar lessons are built to help players refine technique, deepen musicality, and find their own voice on the instrument. Each session balances the mechanics of playing with genuine artistic expression, so students gain real confidence while exploring the styles they love. Whether you're mastering your first open chords or working through advanced solos, the path is shaped around your goals.

Instruction covers the essentials that make a guitarist sound polished: fingerpicking, strumming patterns, clean chord transitions, scales, and improvisation. Just as much attention goes to timing, rhythm, tone, and phrasing, the details that let a player convey real emotion and nuance. Skill-building exercises are always paired with music you actually want to play, so progress feels tangible from week to week.

As techniques take hold, lessons move into real musical contexts. Students work on solos, ensemble parts, and current songs, building hands-on experience with dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation. That practical focus grows the kind of versatility and ease that lets a guitarist feel at home whether playing alone, in a band, or in the studio.

Every lesson adapts to the student's level and ambitions. Beginners settle into posture, foundational chord shapes, and steady rhythm, while more experienced players dig into intricate fingerstyle passages, improvisation, and fuller arrangements. The atmosphere stays supportive and engaging throughout, keeping steady progress something to look forward to rather than a chore.

What makes Kalman Music Lessons different for guitar lessons in Bay Ridge?

Kalman Music Lessons provides a supportive and inspiring environment for guitarists of all levels. Lessons focus on skill development, expressive performance, and practical application, giving students the tools to perform confidently in any setting. With focused, personalized instruction, musicians experience steady growth while embracing their creativity, making it the ideal choice for passionate and dedicated guitar players.

Learning Guitar in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a great place to study guitar. Bay Ridge has a quietly thriving live-music scene anchored by neighborhood bars and the annual Ragamuffin Parade. Local jazz combos and classic-rock cover bands keep Third and Fifth Avenue venues buzzing on weekends. Spacious pre-war apartments and many single-family homes mean you can practice without worrying about neighbors pounding the wall. Our guitarists work with students of every level, from total beginners to advanced players preparing for auditions.

The neighborhood

A tight-knit, multigenerational neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and sweeping views of the Verrazzano Bridge.

Nearby: The Wicked Monk · R train to 86th Street

Start Your Guitar Lessons Journey in Bay Ridge

Families in Bay Ridge choose our guitar lessons program for reliable scheduling, engaging lessons, and top-tier instructors. Reserve your spot.

Near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, 3rd Avenue, and the Bay Ridge Av (R) and 86 St (R) subway stations in Bay Ridge.

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★★★★★
Neal is the best guitar and bass teacher I’ve ever had! He is so knowledge about all instruments and music theory. Tal Kalman music school is extremely easy to work with and very responsive. I highly recommend using them for all your music needs needs. Also they’re right in the East Village in a gorgeous apartment that is truly the best play to learn whatever instrument you desire :)
lily S.guitar · East Village · July 2025
★★★★★
Love Kalman music. I am learning guitar for the first time and Erika rocks and Tal was great at organizing. I've been picking it up quick. Not only are the instructors talented and great at teaching but they are also super flexible.
Paul E.guitar · July 2026
★★★★★
Neal is the best guitar teacher ever! 🎸
Hiliguitar · March 2026
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