Music Lessons in Upper East Side Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, and More

A music school designed for the busy New Yorker — personalized lessons with active professional performers. At-home, studio, or online.

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Your Musical Journey Starts Here

We offer personalized, in-home lessons for a wide range of instruments in NYC.

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Piano

Piano Lessons Near Me

From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.

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Guitar

Guitar Lessons Near Me

Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.

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Saxophone

Saxophone Lessons Near Me

Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.

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Trumpet

Trumpet Lessons Near Me

Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.

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Flute

Flute Lessons Near Me

Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.

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Clarinet

Clarinet Lessons Near Me

Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.

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Bass

Bass Lessons Near Me

Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.

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Drums

Drums Lessons Near Me

From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.

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Theory & Composition

Theory & Composition Lessons Near Me

Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.

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Voice

Voice Lessons Near Me

Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts

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Ukulele

Ukulele Lessons Near Me

Learn to play Ukulele from professional musicians

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Music Lessons in Upper East Side, NYC

Residents of Upper East Side benefit from high‑quality music lessons instruction taught directly in their homes. Book today.

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Browse teacher-curated books, rent an instrument, or grab a complete starter bundle — everything you need for your first lesson.

Why Choose Us?

A music school designed for the busy New Yorker.

Built for Busy New Yorkers

Evenings, weekends, at-home or online.

Lessons fit around your schedule, not the other way around. Flexible rescheduling means you never have to choose between music and life.

Memberships, Not Semesters

NYC's only membership-based music school.

Pay monthly like a gym — no semester fees, no contracts, cancel anytime. Hobby, Pro, and Elite tiers from $99/mo.

Real Musicians, Real Music

Active performers who teach what you love.

Our teachers perform and tour professionally. They teach real music shaped by years on stage — not textbook exercises.
Our Story

Music is OurUniversal Language

NYC's top musicians teach at home, in studio, or online — personalized lessons for every age and level.

World-Class Teachers

Juilliard, MSM, Berklee graduates and more.

Our instructors tour internationally and bring real-world experience into every lesson.

Personalized to You

Custom curriculum for your goals and pace.

Your teacher builds a plan around your musical dreams — not a one-size-fits-all method book.

Thousands of Lessons Taught

All ages, all levels — from first notes to the stage.

From five-year-olds to retirees, beginners to working professionals. We meet you where you are.
500+
Students Taught
10+
Years Experience
8
Instruments Offered
7
Days a Week

Meet Our Faculty

Learn from accomplished musicians and educators who are passionate about sharing their expertise.

Tal Kalman

Tal Kalman

B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Saxophone
Flute
+4 more

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Joey Curreri

Joey Curreri

B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Trumpet
Piano
+3 more

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Neal Perrine

Neal Perrine

James Madison University

Bass
Guitar
+4 more

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Ethan Cohn

Ethan Cohn

B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School

Guitar
Bass

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Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman

Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman

B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Jazz Piano
Music Theory
+4 more

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Miles Mindlin

Miles Mindlin

B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Guitar

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Markiian Krysa

Markiian Krysa

Municipal Academy of Music

Drums

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Sasha Ripley

Sasha Ripley

B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA

Saxophone
Flute
+2 more

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Angelina Kolobukhova

Angelina Kolobukhova

B.M. Adelphi University

Voice
Piano

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Yuval Amihai

Yuval Amihai

Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music

Guitar
Piano
+3 more

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Jackson Potter

Jackson Potter

B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Guitar
Piano

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Alexandra Ridout

Alexandra Ridout

B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Trumpet
Flugelhorn
+4 more

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Peru Eizagirre

Peru Eizagirre

M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Drums

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Alden Hellmuth

Alden Hellmuth

B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA

Saxophone
Flute
+4 more

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Julian Brezon

Julian Brezon

M.M. City College of New York

Saxophone
Flute
+3 more

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Dan Montgomery

Dan Montgomery

B.M. University of Miami

Bass

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Noa Chait

Noa Chait

B.M. New School

Voice
Piano

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Raphael Silverman

Raphael Silverman

B.A. Columbia University

Guitar

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Ilhan Saferali

Ilhan Saferali

The New School

Piano
Trumpet

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Alex Heffron

Alex Heffron

B.M. University of Colorado Boulder

Guitar
Piano

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Quinton Cain

Quinton Cain

B.M. Manhattan School of Music

Drums

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Finn Wiest

Finn Wiest

Drums
Percussion
+1 more

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Marcello Cardillo

Marcello Cardillo

B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Drums
Composition

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Michael Hilgendorf

Michael Hilgendorf

B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music

Guitar
Composition
+1 more

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Student Success Stories

What Our StudentsAre Saying

Hear from real students about their musical journey with our expert instructors.

"Tal is an exceptional teacher who made learning piano enjoyable and accessible. His patience and expertise helped me progress faster than I ever imagined."

Sarah, 28

Piano Student • Manhattan

"The quality of instruction is outstanding. I've been taking saxophone lessons for 6 months and my technique has improved dramatically. Highly recommend!"

Michael, 34

Saxophone
"Neal is fantastic! He understands different learning styles and adapts his teaching accordingly. My guitar skills have flourished under his guidance."

Emily, 22

Guitar
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Investment in Excellence

Flexible PricingFor Every Student

NYC's only membership-based music school. Pay monthly like a gym, or choose flexible lesson packages — no semester fees, no long-term contracts.

Studio Memberships

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Like a gym membership for music lessons. Pay monthly, attend regularly, and save compared to individual lessons.

Hobby

Bi-weekly 45-min studio lessons

Starting at
$99/mo

with annual plan · $149/mo monthly

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Cancel anytime
  • Professional instruction
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Pro

Weekly 45-min + group classes

Starting at
$199/mo

with annual plan · $249/mo monthly

  • Community choir & workshops
  • Priority booking
  • Progress tracking

Elite

Weekly 60-min + classes + rental

Starting at
$249/mo

with annual plan · $299/mo monthly

  • Free instrument rental
  • All group classes
  • VIP scheduling

Lesson Packages

Prefer flexibility? Buy individual lessons or save with multi-lesson packs.

Single Lesson

$80

per lesson

Popular

4-Lesson Pack

$75

per lesson

Save $20

10-Lesson Pack

$65

per lesson

Save $150

All memberships and packages include personalized sheet music, practice recordings, and progress tracking. Lessons can be scheduled at your convenience with 24-hour notice for changes. For at-home lessons within NYC, $10 will be added to the cost of each lesson.

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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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