Music Theory Lessons in Washington Heights
Personalized music theory instruction from professional music educators, right in Washington Heights.
Kids & adults. All levels.
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 Washington Heights. 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.
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The 'why' behind the music you already play — unlocking everything else.
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Kalman Music Lessons teachers are working New York musicians who teach from the bandstand, not from a textbook, and build each lesson around a goal you set. Every membership plan includes every teacher, subject to availability, and members can switch teachers in our online portal at any time. You can see where our teachers trained on their cards below.
full composition.
Pick your focus. We'll tailor to your goals.
For beginners or casual musicians — the basics that unlock everything else.
- Staff & clefs
- Rhythm values
- Major scales
- Simple intervals
- Reading exercises
- Rhythm drills
- Scale construction
- Interval identification
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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.
Annual prices are monthly equivalents, paid up front: Hobby $1,188, Pro $2,388, Elite $2,988. Monthly billing starts at $149.
Explore membershipsPrivate 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.
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Prices shown are for NYC studio lessons and are subject to our terms of service.
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.
"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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What about AP Music Theory?
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How much are music theory lessons in Washington Heights?
Do your teachers travel to Washington Heights?
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Can I start music theory as a complete beginner in Washington Heights?
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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 music theory in Washington Heights
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.
The Kalman Music Lessons difference for music theory lessons in Washington Heights?
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 Washington Heights
Learning music theory in Washington Heights means more than scales and exercises — it means growing up musically in one of the most culturally rich corners of the city. Affordable rents relative to lower Manhattan mean more space per dollar; many families here have room for a full-size keyboard or small drum setup. Venues like United Palace Theater are right in your backyard.
The neighborhood
Hillside streets with stunning Hudson views, a tight-knit Dominican community, and the green expanse of Fort Tryon Park.
The scene here
Washington Heights is steeped in Dominican musical culture — bachata, merengue, and salsa pour from car speakers and corner bodegas. The neighborhood also has a growing classical presence thanks to the Cloisters' concert programming.
Music Theory Lessons Teachers Serving Washington Heights
Become a stronger musician with music theory lessons in Washington Heights. NYC educators provide supportive and inspiring guidance. Try a trial lesson.
Near Fort Tryon Park, the Cloisters, and the 181 St (A) and 168 St (1/A/C) stations in Washington Heights.
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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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