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Music Theory Lessons in Pleasantville

Study music theory at home in Pleasantville with music educators who play NYC's best stages.

Kids & adults. All levels.

Reading & notation Chord progressions Harmony & voice leading Ear training & solfege Arranging music theory in Pleasantville At-home lessons in Westchester
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What you'll learn

A complete musician,
theoretically.

The 'why' behind the music you already play — unlocking everything else.

Your teacher

Teachers who gig, teach, and
inspire.

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

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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
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
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
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
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & 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
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
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
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
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
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
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
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, 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
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
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
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Your path

From note names to
full composition.

Pick your focus. We'll tailor to your goals.

For beginners or casual musicians — the basics that unlock everything else.

Skills
  • Staff & clefs
  • Rhythm values
  • Major scales
  • Simple intervals
Repertoire
  • Reading exercises
  • Rhythm drills
  • Scale construction
  • Interval identification
Skills
  • Minor scales & modes
  • Triads & inversions
  • Basic harmony
  • Key signatures
Repertoire
  • Chord analysis
  • Bach chorales (intro)
  • Key identification
  • Four-part writing intro
Skills
  • Functional harmony
  • Non-chord tones
  • Modulation
  • Basic counterpoint
Repertoire
  • Chorale harmonization
  • Simple analysis
  • Counterpoint species
  • Composition basics

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Pricing

Transparent Westchester pricing.

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Single lesson
Starting at
$115 / lesson

Single lesson.

Try us out with a single at-home lesson in Westchester. No commitment.

30 minutes
$115
45 minutes
$135
60 minutes
$155
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Packages
Starting at
$95 / lesson

Lesson packages.

Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace. Same teacher every time. Credits roll forward.

At-home · per lesson
30 minutes
from $95
$115 single · $95 w/ 10-pack
45 minutes Popular
from $115
$135 single · $115 w/ 10-pack
60 minutes
from $135
$155 single · $135 w/ 10-pack
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Not sure which fits? Book a $15 trial and we'll help you choose.

Prices shown are for Westchester at-home lessons and are subject to our terms of service.

Our students
speak for themselves.

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

"At-home lessons were a game-changer. My daughter literally counts down the days until Wednesday."
Michael T. · Theory · Westchester
"I went from zero to playing my favorite songs in 6 months. My teacher meets me exactly where I am."
Sarah J. · Theory · Manhattan
"The personalized approach is incredible. I can play things I never imagined I could."
Jessica K. · Theory · Brooklyn
"Evening lessons fit my schedule and I finally have the creative outlet I've always wanted."
Linda P. · Theory · Queens
"Six months in and my skills have transformed. The quality of instruction is outstanding."
Emily K. · Theory · Brooklyn
"My teacher turned what felt intimidating into something exciting. I leave every lesson inspired."
David R. · Theory · Brooklyn
"At-home lessons were a game-changer. My daughter literally counts down the days until Wednesday."
Michael T. · Theory · Westchester
"I went from zero to playing my favorite songs in 6 months. My teacher meets me exactly where I am."
Sarah J. · Theory · Manhattan
"The personalized approach is incredible. I can play things I never imagined I could."
Jessica K. · Theory · Brooklyn
"Evening lessons fit my schedule and I finally have the creative outlet I've always wanted."
Linda P. · Theory · Queens
"Six months in and my skills have transformed. The quality of instruction is outstanding."
Emily K. · Theory · Brooklyn
"My teacher turned what felt intimidating into something exciting. I leave every lesson inspired."
David R. · Theory · Brooklyn
Common questions

Music Theory FAQ.

Do I need to play an instrument first?

Helpful but not required. Theory can be learned alongside your first instrument — often it accelerates both.

What about AP Music Theory?

We prepare students for the AP exam with a structured curriculum covering all exam topics — many of our students have passed with 4s and 5s.

How long until I can read music fluently?

Basic reading in a few months of regular study. Fluency builds over years, but becomes practical quickly.

How much are music theory lessons in Pleasantville?

At-home music theory lessons in Pleasantville start at $95 for a 30-minute session with a 10-pack. Single lessons start at $115. All lessons are at your home — no commute needed.

Do your teachers travel to Pleasantville?

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

Can I start music theory as a complete beginner in Pleasantville?

Absolutely. Many of our Pleasantville 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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A closer look at our music theory lessons in Pleasantville

Kalman Music offers Music Theory Lessons New York City designed to help musicians understand the structure behind the music they play and love. Theory sessions translate chords, scales, and rhythm into clear, usable tools so students can read, analyze, and create with confidence. Whether you are a beginner learning basic notation or an advanced player preparing for exams, lessons are tailored to your goals and experience level.

Instruction covers essential concepts such as intervals, key signatures, scales, triads, seventh chords, and harmonic progressions. Students learn how melodies and bass lines function, how chords relate to one another, and how form and structure shape a piece of music. These foundations help demystify everything from pop songs to classical works and jazz standards.

Ear training and rhythmic development are integrated into theory lessons. Students practice identifying intervals, chords, and progressions by ear, as well as clapping, counting, and reading rhythmic patterns. This combination strengthens inner hearing, timing, and overall musical awareness, making it easier to learn new pieces and play confidently with others.

Top Music Theory Classes NYC at Kalman Music emphasize application over memorization. Concepts are connected to real repertoire, improvisation, and composition, allowing students to immediately use what they learn. Songwriters and composers explore tools for building chord progressions, melodic development, and song forms, while instrumentalists and vocalists gain insight into how their parts fit into the bigger musical picture.

Kalman Music’s Music Theory Lessons New York City and Top Music Theory Classes NYC are designed to make theory feel practical, clear, and inspiring. By connecting abstract concepts to real music-making, students gain tools that support every aspect of their musical life—from learning pieces faster to improvising, composing, and performing with greater confidence.

What sets Kalman Music apart for music theory lessons in Pleasantville?

Kalman Music treats music theory as a creative tool, not just academic homework. Lessons connect harmony, rhythm, and form directly to the music you play, helping you improvise, compose, and perform with deeper understanding. With Top Music Theory Classes NYC, students gain clarity and confidence that elevates every rehearsal, lesson, and performance, making Kalman Music an ideal choice for musicians who want to understand how music truly works.

Learning Music Theory in Pleasantville

Our Pleasantville music theory students benefit from teachers who know both the instrument and the neighborhood. Pleasantville punches above its weight culturally: the Jacob Burns Film Center hosts live-music events, and the village's annual music festival draws crowds from across Westchester.. Whether you're into composition or exploring new styles, lessons are built around what inspires you.

Nearby: Jacob Burns Film Center (live events) · Metro-North Harlem line to Pleasantville station

In‑Home Music Theory Lessons Around Pleasantville

Residents of Pleasantville benefit from high‑quality music theory lessons instruction taught directly in their homes. Book today.

Near Pleasantville Metro-North station, Manville Road, and Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Pleasantville.

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