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Music Theory Lessons in Prospect Park

Personalized music theory instruction from professional music educators, right in Prospect Park.

Kids & adults. All levels.

Reading & notation Chord progressions Harmony & voice leading Ear training & solfege Music theory near Prospect Park Ear training in your Prospect Park home
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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 Prospect Park. 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 musician,
theoretically.

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

Your teacher

Trained by
working musicians.

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
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
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
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
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
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
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
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

Plans built around your schedule.

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

Music Theory lessons: your questions.

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 Prospect Park?

In-home music theory lessons in Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park?

Yes! Our music theory teachers travel directly to your Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park?

Absolutely. Many of our Prospect Park 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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What our music theory lessons feel like in Prospect Park

Kalman Music Lessons helps students understand the structure behind the music they play and love. Theory lessons 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, sessions 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.

Lessons emphasize application over memorization, connecting every concept to real repertoire, improvisation, and composition so students can use what they learn right away. 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.

By linking abstract ideas to real music-making, theory becomes practical, clear, and genuinely inspiring rather than academic homework. Students walk away with skills that support every part of their musical life, from learning pieces faster to improvising, composing, and performing with greater confidence and understanding.

What makes Kalman Music Lessons different for music theory lessons in Prospect Park?

Kalman Music Lessons 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 focused, personalized instruction, students gain clarity and confidence that elevates every rehearsal, lesson, and performance, making it an ideal choice for musicians who want to understand how music truly works.

Learning Music Theory in Prospect Park

Music theory lessons in Prospect Park are shaped by the neighborhood's creative pulse. Green, residential, and family-friendly blocks that feel a world away from downtown Brooklyn while still being a quick subway ride out. Our music educators are active performers who bring that same artistry into your home.

Practicing at home

Detached houses near the park offer some of Brooklyn's best acoustic isolation, and the park itself is a favorite spot for warm-weather outdoor practice.

The scene here

The neighborhoods ringing Prospect Park — Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Windsor Terrace, Kensington — share the Bandshell's summer concert series and a growing number of open-mic nights.

Nearby: Prospect Park Bandshell (BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!) · B/Q/S to Prospect Park or F/G to Fort Hamilton Parkway

NYC‑Trained Musicians Teaching Music Theory Lessons in Prospect Park

Your Prospect Park home becomes your classroom with in‑home music theory lessons taught by experienced musicians. Schedule a session.

Near Prospect Park itself, Grand Army Plaza, and the Prospect Park (B/Q/S) and Grand Army Plaza (2/3) stations in Prospect Park.

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★★★★★
My son absolutely LOVED his lessons with Tal. My son isn’t really a music nerd and Tal was patient with him during all of their lessons. I’ve never met a more well rounded teacher who brings my son out of his shell and encourages him to be creative!
Joie B.July 2025
★★★★★
Tal is an excellent piano teacher- very knowledgeable and patient. He helped me improve my playing while focusing on music I love and the lessons are always challenging and enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow as a musician.
Hillai G.piano · April 2026
★★★★★
Tal teaches my daughter how to play the clarinet. He’s a true professional with a wonderful approach to working with children. My daughter is making great progress and really enjoys her lessons. I wholeheartedly recommend him
Tania Y.clarinet · July 2025
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