Live, one-on-one, over video
Online music lessons,
New York teachers.
The same working musicians who teach in our studios and in New York living rooms, teaching you live over video — wherever you are.
30, 45 or 60 minutes, weekly · Any time zone · No semester contract
Kalman Music Lessons is a New York City music school whose teachers come to your home in Manhattan, most of Brooklyn, or Astoria, Long Island City and Ridgewood in Queens. 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.
Online lessons are the version of that with no commute at either end: live, one-on-one, with the same teacher every week, for students anywhere. They are billed at the studio rates — $50 per 30-minute lesson on a 10-lesson package, up to $95 for a single hour.
A real lesson, not a video course.
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Tell us what you want to play
The instrument, your level, and what you would like to be able to play. We match you with a teacher who plays it professionally.
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Two cameras, not one
A dual-camera setup — face and hands, or face and keyboard — plus a shared screen for sheet music and theory. It is the difference between a lesson and a phone call.
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Same teacher, same time, every week
Repertoire chosen around your taste, clear weekly assignments, and a practice plan built for the week you actually have.
More on the method: how our lessons work · meet the teachers
Thirteen instruments. Pick the teacher, not the neighborhood.
We have 50+ working musicians on the faculty, and online lessons mean you are matched on who teaches your instrument best — not on who happens to be a subway ride away.
What you need at your end
- Your instrument, and a device with a camera and microphone
- A second device — a phone on a stand — aimed at your hands
- Headphones, so the audio can be set for music rather than speech
- Zoom, usually — FaceTime works too. We help you set it up on lesson one
When we would tell you to come in person.
Online suits teens and adults, anyone who wants a specific teacher who is not local, and anyone whose lessons keep dying at the scheduling step. In-person is usually the better start for a beginner under about ten, or when the problem in front of you is physical — hand shape, wrist, posture — because nobody reshapes a hand through a screen.
The long version, on our blog: online vs in-person piano lessons.
In New York? A teacher can come to you — at-home lessons in NYC, or one visit for two or three siblings.
Studio prices, over video.
An online lesson costs what the same lesson costs in one of our NYC studios. There is no separate online rate and no video surcharge.
| Length | Single | 4-pack (each) | 10-pack (each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 min | $65 | $60 | $50 |
| 45 min | $80 | $75 | $65 |
| 60 min | $95 | $85 | $80 |
No registration fee, no semester contract. Full grid on our pricing page, or call or text (917) 525-3374.
What New York families say
5.0 from 50 reviews on Google
Tal is a wonderful music teacher and I could not recommend him more! I’ve been taking piano lessons for a few months now and have seen tremendous improvement in my playing. Tal actually cares about your progress and works to help you grow as a musician. As a young adult with limited music experience, Tal has taken the time to craft lessons to fit my skill level. Don’t be afraid to jump in if you are worried about how much music background you have. Tal is extremely patient and tailors lessons for you!
I’m new to playing the piano so I was nervous to take my first lesson today, but Tal was the most perfect instructor. He’s extremely kind and professional, and creates a laidback and comfortable environment to make mistakes and learn. He taught at a great pace, and made the whole experience informative and enjoyable. You can tell he is well-versed in playing the piano and teaching others to play. I look forward to continuing lessons with him. I couldn’t recommend him enough!
I’m in my mid-twenties with very little music experience, so I was nervous starting piano lessons. Tal made everything simple and fun, explaining concepts clearly and keeping me motivated. He’s easy to communicate and schedule with, which fits well with my busy life. In just a few weeks, I’ve made great progress and am already playing recognizable songs from my book, including one by Mozart! Highly recommend for adult beginners looking for a patient and encouraging teacher.
Before you book
Where can I take an online lesson?
Anywhere. The teachers are in New York; the student can be in any city or time zone. The only real requirements are a stable connection and a weekly time that works for both of you. If you happen to be in Manhattan, most of Brooklyn, Astoria, Long Island City or Ridgewood, or anywhere in Westchester, a teacher can come to your home instead.
What do I need to set it up?
Your instrument, a device with a camera and microphone, and a steady internet connection. We usually teach on Zoom; FaceTime works too. The single biggest improvement is a second device — a phone on a small stand — pointed at your hands or the keyboard, so your teacher sees the playing and not just your face. Headphones help as well, because they let the call's audio settings be tuned for music instead of speech.
Do online lessons actually work?
For teens and adults with a real instrument and a two-camera view, yes: repertoire, note-reading, rhythm, theory, listening and practice planning all transfer intact. Three things are harder over video — seeing the hands, hearing touch, and physical adjustment, which becomes verbal correction instead. And nobody can play along in time over a video call; the delay makes it impossible, so teachers take turns. We wrote the long version of this on the blog.
Which instruments can I learn online?
We teach piano, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, violin, cello, ukulele, voice and music theory, and lessons happen at your home, at one of our NYC studios, or online. Tell us the instrument and we match you with a teacher who plays it professionally.
Can children take lessons online?
We teach children and adults, including complete beginners. For a young beginner — roughly under ten — starting in person is usually better, because hand position and posture are physical corrections and a young child needs someone in the room. Older children, teens and adults do well online.
What does an online lesson cost?
The same as the identical lesson in one of our NYC studios — online is billed at the studio rates, with no separate online tier and no video surcharge. A 30-minute lesson is $65 on its own, or $50 each on a 10-lesson package; an hour is $95 on its own, or $80 each on a 10-lesson package. No registration fee and no semester contract. The full grid, including 45 minutes and 4-lesson packages, is on our pricing page, or call or text (917) 525-3374.
How do I start?
Call or text (917) 525-3374, or send the form at the bottom of this page — the instrument, the student's age, and roughly when you would want lessons is enough. We usually respond within a business day.
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Tell us your instrument, location, and any goals or questions. We usually respond within a business day.
Or schedule an appointment with us at your convenience
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Book a quick call with Tal
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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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