Music Lessons
in Washington Heights.
Private, one-on-one music lessons for kids and adults — at your home in Washington Heights, at our studios, or online — all levels, all genres.
The only music school designed for the busy New Yorker.
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29 teachers.
11 instruments.
Across Washington Heights.
Not sure where to start? See our guide to the best instrument to learn.
Piano Lessons
in Washington Heights
From classical foundations to contemporary styles, master the keys with personalized technique and artistry.
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Guitar Lessons
in Washington Heights
Acoustic or electric, fingerstyle or strumming - discover your unique voice through the strings.
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Saxophone Lessons
in Washington Heights
Smooth jazz, classical elegance, or contemporary edge - breathe life into your musical expression.
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Trumpet Lessons
in Washington Heights
Soaring classical melodies to powerful jazz solos, master the art of the brass.
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Flute Lessons
in Washington Heights
Pure, ethereal tones await. Develop breath control and technique for beautiful, flowing melodies.
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Clarinet Lessons
in Washington Heights
Rich, woody tones across all registers. Perfect your embouchure and explore diverse musical genres.
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Bass Lessons
in Washington Heights
Electric or upright bass - master the foundation of rhythm and harmony in any musical style.
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Drums Lessons
in Washington Heights
From basic beats to complex polyrhythms - become the heartbeat of any musical ensemble.
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Theory & Composition Lessons
in Washington Heights
Unlock the language of music. Create, arrange, and understand music at its deepest level.
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Voice Lessons
in Washington Heights
Learn to sing with professional guidance, unlock your full potential with NYC experts
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Ukulele Lessons
in Washington Heights
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.
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Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace. Same teacher every time. Credits roll forward.
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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.
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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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Washington Heights residents love our in‑home music lessons—professional teachers, flexible times, and a fun learning path. Try a lesson this week.
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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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.
I've been taking saxophone lessons with Tal Kalman for only a few weeks now, but I can already confidently state that he is the best teacher I have ever had. As a young saxophonist trying to grow and find my voice, taking lessons with Tal has been nothing less than inspirational. He teaches in the East Village in Manhattan, and the environment is always creative, motivated, and very supportive. Tal’s approach is personal, clear, and incredibly effective. He’s not only an amazing saxophonist himself, but he also knows exactly how to break things down and help me level up every single week. I’m already hearing huge improvements in my tone, technique, and improvisation skills. On top of that, Tal is just a great guy to be around—laid-back, encouraging, and with really positive vibes. Every lesson feels like it's fun but packed with content. He really knows how to teach and connect, and that makes all the difference. I'm also considering signing my little brother up for clarinet lessons with Tal as well—he teaches clarinet too, and I know my brother would love him just as much as I do. If you're in Manhattan and looking for great saxophone or clarinet lessons, especially in the East Village, Tal Kalman is 100% the guy you want to learn from. Thank you, Tal, for being such a great teacher and mentor!
Tal is a wonderful and patient piano teacher and I would highly recommend to anyone! I took lessons as a kid and hated it and have forgotten so much. Now as an adult, I’m back and Tal has completely adapted to what my goals are and my knowledge and gotten me so excited to get back into learning! If you’re an adult looking to learn a new skill, I couldn’t recommend him enough. He strikes a great balance between music theory and piano technique and is an incredible musician who can break down complex concepts. It’s never too late to start learning!
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