Music Lessons in Upper East Side
Piano, Guitar, Saxophone & more
Elevate your musical artistry with personalized instruction from some of Upper East Side's best musicians. At home lessons, for all ages and levels.
Instruments WeTeach With Passion
Each lesson is crafted to your unique style, goals, and musical aspirations. Our expert instructors bring decades of performance and teaching experience.
Music Lessons in Upper East Side, NYC
Experience the convenience of premier music education with our at-home lessons on the Upper East Side (zip codes 10021, 10028, 10044, 10065, 10075, 10128). We bring the lesson to you.
Try Before You Buy
Experience our teaching style firsthand with a free, no-obligation 30-minute trial lesson on us. It's the perfect way to start your musical journey.
Flexible PricingFor Every Student
Choose the lesson length and package that fits your learning style and schedule. All lessons include personalized instruction and practice materials.
Single Lesson
Perfect for trying us out
- Free 30-min trial lesson for new students
- Flexible scheduling
- Try before you commit
- Perfect for busy schedules
4-Lesson Package
Great for building momentum
- Free 30-min trial lesson for new students
- Consistent weekly progress
- Priority booking
- Progress tracking
- 30-day validity
10-Lesson Package
Serious students choose this
- Free 30-min trial lesson for new students
- Best long-term value
- VIP scheduling
- Performance opportunities
- Free practice materials
- 90-day validity
All packages include personalized sheet music, practice recordings, and progress tracking. Lessons can be scheduled at your convenience with 24-hour notice for changes.
Questions? Call us at (917) 525-3374Why Choose Us?
At-Home Convenience, Music School Experience
We bring the full music school experience right to your home. Enjoy weekly private lessons, build your skills through musicianship classes, and share your progress with friends and family in our bi-annual student recitals. No commuting, no stress — just quality education, tailored to you.
Fair Pay, Supporting Live Music
We are a musician-led cooperative — not a profit led music school. That means our teachers are fairly compensated for their work, not underpaid while someone else takes an unfair cut. Taking lessons with us means that you're directly supporting the people who keep live music alive.
Real-World Musical Expertise
Our teachers aren't just educators — they're active, professional musicians performing and touring around the world. Our teachers are all performers and composers who do music full time, and won't read to you out of a dry textbook. Our lessons are shaped by of the stage, the studio, and the road, bringing you the knowledge you need to get to the next level.
Music is OurUniversal Language
Our lesson programs are led by some of New York City's top musicians—active performers who tour internationally and bring their real-world experience directly into the classroom. This means students learn not just from textbooks, but from artists who live and breathe music at the highest levels.
Whether you're just starting out or getting ready for conservatory auditions, each lesson is personalized to fit your goals, learning style, and musical dreams. We believe that great teaching starts with understanding the individual, and we're here to guide you at every stage of your musical journey.
Our teachers have worked with students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. With thousands of lessons taught around the world, we know how to meet you where you are and help you grow—and we take your progress seriously.
ExperiencedMusic Educators
Learn from accomplished musicians who combine exceptional artistry with proven teaching expertise. Our instructors bring real-world performance experience to every lesson.
Tal Kalman
Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piano & Music Theory
"My dynamic teaching style inspires students of all ages and levels to grow musically and creatively, combining technical excellence with real-world performance experience."
Tal Kalman is a New York City–based music educator and award-winning touring musician. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, he holds a Master's degree with honors and over a decade of teaching experience. Specializing in saxophone, flute, clarinet, and piano, Tal combines strong technical instruction with insights from years of global performance.
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Tal Kalman
Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piano & Music Theory
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
GuitarSchedule a Free Consultation
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Our Locations
Home lessons & studio options
Teaching at students homes all around New York City and surrounding areas, as well as in studio lessons at multiple convenient NYC locations:
📍 East Village - by Tompkins Square Park
📍 Harlem - by Morning Side Park
📍 Williamsburg - by the Lorimer L subway station
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