Music Lessons
in Upper West Side.
Private, one-on-one music lessons for kids and adults — at your home in Upper West Side, at our studios, or online — all levels, all genres.
The only music school designed for the busy New Yorker.
How it works:
Book a trial
Tell us your goal. We match a teacher. $15, 30 min.
Meet your teacher
At home, in our studio, or online — your call.
Credits or membership
Private 1-on-1 packages, unlimited classes, or both.
29 teachers.
11 instruments.
Across Upper West Side.
Not sure where to start? See our guide to the best instrument to learn.
Piano Lessons
in Upper West Side
From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.
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Guitar Lessons
in Upper West Side
Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.
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Saxophone Lessons
in Upper West Side
Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.
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Trumpet Lessons
in Upper West Side
Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.
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Flute Lessons
in Upper West Side
Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.
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Clarinet Lessons
in Upper West Side
Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.
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Bass Lessons
in Upper West Side
Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.
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Drums Lessons
in Upper West Side
From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.
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Theory & Composition Lessons
in Upper West Side
Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.
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Voice Lessons
in Upper West Side
Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts
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Ukulele Lessons
in Upper West Side
Learn to play Ukulele from professional musicians
Learn more From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.
Learn more Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.
Learn more Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.
Learn more Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.
Learn more Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.
Learn more Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.
Learn more Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.
Learn more From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.
Learn more Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.
Learn more Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts
Learn more Learn to play Ukulele from professional musicians
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All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.
"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"
"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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The ClassPass-style membership for music.
Recurring studio lessons in NYC + unlimited access to group classes and workshops. Lower per-lesson cost than packages.
Explore membershipsPrivate 1-on-1 lessons.
Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace. Same teacher every time. Credits roll forward.
See full package pricingNot sure which fits? Book a $15 trial and we'll help you choose.
Prices shown are for NYC studio lessons and are subject to our terms of service.
Every lesson helps keep
live music alive in New York.
When you take a lesson with us, your tuition goes directly to the people keeping this city's music scene alive. We want you to have fun, play the music you love, and get back what you put in. That's it.
Everything you need to know.
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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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Experience the difference of learning music lessons in Upper West Side with professional NYC musicians guiding every step.
Near Lincoln Center, Riverside Park, and the 72 St (1/2/3) and 81 St–Museum of Natural History (B/C) subway stops in Upper West Side.
Everything for your first lesson.
Browse teacher-curated books, rent an instrument, or grab a complete starter bundle — everything you need for your first lesson.
Love Kalman music. I am learning guitar for the first time and Erika rocks and Tal was great at organizing. I've been picking it up quick. Not only are the instructors talented and great at teaching but they are also super flexible.
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.
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.
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