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For those who want to learn how to play Guitar and/or Violin, we now have beginner classes! Our classes involve teaching basic music theory (notes, chords, scales, etc.) and allowing students to learn hands-on. 

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Introduce your children to the fundamentals of music in a fun and supportive environment! This class is focused on proper hand position, learning to read music, scales and fingerings, and fun tunes. In this virtual course, students will receive individualized attention, while enjoying the camaraderie and support of learning with a friend! Access to...

In this week long camp, students will build a ukulele from scratch- starting with a pile of wood and materials on Monday morning and finishing with a real, working instrument to take home at the end of the week. This camp is perfect for girls with an interest in making things with their hands, arts and crafts, and music, but no prior woodworking experience...

Our ukulele class is a great opportunity for students who want to sing and play an instrument at the same time. The ukulele is among the easiest instruments to learn and most delightful to play, lending itself especially to children because of it’s small size. Students will learn a variety of songs along with basic chords, how to strum, read tabs,...

Introducing music to young children is a gift that will enrich them for a lifetime. The Music Room is NYC’s most engaging and educational class for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The warm and nurturing environment — which parents and caregivers participate in — offers the ideal way for little ones to cultivate a relationship with music, starting...

Children will learn basic guitar technique and the fundamentals of music. In this fun and supportive class, students will learn how to tune the guitar, hold a pick, read chord diagrams and play open chords, learn basic finger exercises and technique. Students will receive individualized attention, while enjoying the comradery and support of learning...

Explore percussion through music from around the world! Students will learn the basics of rhythm and counting using a variety of instruments. This beginner class is designed for students who are new to the fundamentals of percussion.

Learn the basics of violin in a fun and friendly group setting! Students will be introduced to proper posture, bow technique, scales, and articulation. These skills will enable students to quickly progress and build a love for music! Note: Provide your own violin.

Introduce your children to the fundamentals of music in a fun and supportive environment! This class is focused on proper hand position, learning to read music, scales and fingerings, and fun tunes. In this virtual course, students will receive individualized attention, while enjoying the camaraderie and support of learning with a friend! Access to...

In this fun, and accessible to all levels class, students will explore the wide range of possibilities to create music with the body. Using forms, rudiments, and music from every corner of the world we will learn to create grooves, large poly rhythmic group compositions, and tools to develop solo work and explore the concepts of accompaniment and...

Explore percussion through music from around the world! Students will learn the basics of rhythm and counting using a variety of instruments. This beginner class is designed for students who are new to the fundamentals of percussion. Please wear a mask unless you are fully vaccinated. Your vaccination status will be checked upon arrival.

Come discover the joy of singing! Our young musicians will work with Chair of the 92Y Vocal Department, Ann Hoyt, as they learn the fundamentals of singing. In this fun and supportive class, students will focus on proper breath technique, matching pitch, how to grow their range without hurting their voice and much more. Students will work as a group...

Come discover the joy of singing! Our young musicians will work with Chair of the 92NY Vocal Department, Ann Hoyt. Students will learn how to strengthen their voices, how to breathe as singers and how to appreciate the various styles of songs including today’s top hits and some of the best songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and more!

Let’s get creative and use our imagination as we journey into the world of performing arts! We begin each day with a surprise box filled with props and materials and will be challenged to use our imagination, artistic talent and improvisation to create a magical story. Each afternoon, we will get serious and focus on a show that participants will...