Music Lessons
in Harlem.
Private, one-on-one music lessons for kids and adults — at your home in Harlem, at our studios, or online — all levels, all genres.
The only music school designed for the busy New Yorker.
Getting started is easy.
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Tell us your goal. We match a teacher. $15, 30 min.
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At home, in our studio, or online — your call.
Credits or membership
Private 1-on-1 packages, unlimited classes, or both.
29 teachers.
11 instruments.
Across Harlem.
Not sure where to start? See our guide to the best instrument to learn.
Piano Lessons
in Harlem
From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.
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Guitar Lessons
in Harlem
Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.
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Saxophone Lessons
in Harlem
Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.
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Trumpet Lessons
in Harlem
Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.
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Flute Lessons
in Harlem
Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.
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Clarinet Lessons
in Harlem
Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.
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Bass Lessons
in Harlem
Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.
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Drums Lessons
in Harlem
From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.
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Theory & Composition Lessons
in Harlem
Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.
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Voice Lessons
in Harlem
Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts
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Ukulele Lessons
in 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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know how to teach.
All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.
"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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The ClassPass-style membership for music.
Recurring studio lessons in NYC + unlimited access to group classes and workshops. Lower per-lesson cost than packages.
Explore membershipsPrivate 1-on-1 lessons.
Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace. Same teacher every time. Credits roll forward.
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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.
Questions? We've got 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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Your Local Harlem Choice for Music Lessons
From warm‑ups to full repertoire, our music lessons in Harlem help you progress with confidence. Start now.
Near Marcus Garvey Park, the Apollo Theater on 125th Street, and the 125 St (2/3/A/B/C/D) subway stations in Harlem.
New to lessons?
Browse teacher-curated books, rent an instrument, or grab a complete starter bundle — everything you need for your first lesson.
Tal is a very talented musician, proficient with many instruments including the piano, saxophone, flute, clarinet, and more. He is great with our kids and truly passionate. Highly recommended!
Amazing experience….. I love ‘Tal ‘ the Head of the Music school. He tought me Drums. So passionate So patient & so Professional. Thank you Highly Recommended
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 :)
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