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Discover a world of musical possibilities with a wide range of classes in New York City. From beginner guitar lessons to advanced vocal training, you'll learn from industry professionals and gain the skills to excel in the performing arts.

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Intermediate Mixing (M 202)

Scratch DJ Academy @ 32 Cooper Square , New York, NY

Now that you have the fundamentals down from Level 1, it’s time to put those skills to work. Learn to mix seamlessly between all genres of music and gain a better understanding of when and how to utilize transitions.  At the end of the course, you will perform a 10-minute set that will showcase what you have learned. Construct and perform a 10-minute mix with correct phrasing and solid manual beat matching Understand Key Mixing and the...

(11) Intermediate 18 and older
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$549

6 sessions

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Saxophone Ensemble

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Take your art to a new level, develop your musicianship and experience in this talented ensemble, which comprises saxophones soprano through baritone. Under the directorship of music educator/performer/composer Kyle Landry, the groups meets weekly to prepare for a fall and spring concert, exploring a wide range of styles from classical and contemporary to jazz and pop. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, email [email protected]...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$590

18 sessions

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Guitar Crash Course (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Beginner guitar students learn the basics of the instrument, including strumming, chord structures and reading tabs. Students must provide their own guitars.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Songs from The American Anthology of Folk Music Vol 1-A

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

In this workshop, open to singers and guitarists (or other strumming instruments), we will learn songs from Volume 1, Disc 1 of Harry Smith's famous Anthology of American Folk Music, the collection of blues, country and folk music recordings from the 1920s and 30s that was an integral part of the folk revival of the 50s and 60s, and has inspired generations of musicians. Students can expect to learn a collection of songs that will enable them to...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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Violin (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics of violin in a fun and friendly group setting! Students will learn the basic skills of violin playing such as posture, bow technique, scales, and articulation. These skills will enable students to quickly progress toward ensemble playing. Please note: Students must provide their own violin.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$595

20 sessions

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Introduction to the Arts: Group Keyboard for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Get introduced to the basics of piano playing. You’ll be able to play “Happy Birthday,” by the conclusion of the class. 6:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our art gallery and studios, participate in a demonstration or food & wine tasting, and get help selecting the perfect class. 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Take one of our special $20 introductory classes in fine art & design, ceramics, jewelry, music, dance, food...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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Sing Your Heart Out

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Want to sing with spirit and gusto in a relaxed, supportive group setting, giving (your!) voice to songs you love (think Sinatra or Elvis or Whitney or Adele or others)? You’ve found your place. This 14-session weekly adult class welcomes all who love to sing, no experience necessary. The class is led by the wonderful and gifted vocal instructor Ann Hoyt, but the song selections are determined by the class members! The semester concludes with...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$450

14 sessions

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Traditional Singing

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

The workshop starts with brief introduction to this genre and style of singing, then participants will learn a few songs. Fun and easy - absolutely no formal music training or experience necessary.   American traditional music is influenced by Appalachian tunes and songs, gospel songs, early country music, work-songs and sea chanties, and music from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. The songs are usually very simple or tell a story, and...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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Lyric Writing Workshop: Fairytales & Folklore As Tools

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Do your lyrics need a jumpstart? Do you want a collection of new writing exercises and tricks to tuck into your toolbox? As every writer knows, there is nothing more daunting than the dreaded blank page. But what if you didn’t have to start from nothing? What if the strange, beloved stories you’ve known all your life could act as your guide?  In this hands-on workshop for lyricists and poets, alike, we’ll be doing a series of generative...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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Keyboard Crash Course (Intermediate)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

We continue with scales, chords and additional pieces to expand your repertoire.  Our new full-throttle piano experience. From zero to “Happy Birthday” (with chords!) in just four weeks!

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
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$165

3 sessions

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Mountain Dulcimer Workshop

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Jonah Giuliano will teach beginner/intermediate mountain dulcimer. This one hour workshop will focus on using rhythmic strumming patterns to add variety and groove to one's playing. Students will apply these techniques by learning an old time tune and will get individualized feedback on their playing. After this workshop students should expect to be familiar with a basic set of rhythms that can be applied to many tunes. Jonah is an expert player...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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Jazz Combos

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Explore the world of blues, standards and jazz tunes under the guidance of professional jazz artist and educator, Ed MacEachen. Bassists, guitarists, and pianists should be able to read chord symbols at a minimum and others should be decent readers. All should have some experience improvising on jazz standards (“Autumn Leaves,” “Summertime,” etc.).

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
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$680

20 sessions

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Grandfather Fire Celebration

Shamanic Fire Reiki @ 15652 Rte 22, Stephentown, NY

Come join us in celebration as we dance, drum, rattle and sing, enjoy sharing stories and prayer with a Sacred Grandfather Fire Ceremony, as we call in new intentions and let go of all that no longer serves us.  We call in Our Ancestors to join us in remembering the medicine way of our elders. Share and rejoice with great gratitude of life and the abundance within all that is around us. Bring your drums or rattle if you have them. Some...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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Basics & Fundamentals for Flamenco & Spanish Guitar

New York Guitar Academy @ 39 W 19th St, New York, NY

Absolute Beginner to Guitar: Basics & Fundamentals for Flamenco & Spanish Guitar Learn the basic fundamentals of guitar through the beautiful styles of Flamenco and Spanish Classical Guitar. At the end of this class, you will know how to play 5 right hand techniques: rasgueo, picado, arpeggio, pulgar and golpe through full solo guitar songs. Learn to play Spanish Classical Guitar Etudes and Songs by NYGA's own curriculum specially designed...

(16) Beginner 18 and older
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$295

8 sessions

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Six Giants of Jazz

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Take an in-depth look at the work of six remarkable giants of jazz, each a legend, each a major contributor to the language and repertory of jazz, as well as the evolution of the composer’s role in jazz music.   Exploring their work and lives takes us from New Orleans to Chicago and New York; from the beginning of jazz to the cross-section of soul and cool jazz, blues and classical music that was Manhattan jazz in the 1950s; the freedom...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$370

11 sessions

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Haydn, Mozart, and Vienna in the Age of Enlightenment

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

As early as 1812, the superb music critic E.T.A. Hoffmann wrote, “Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven developed a new art, whose origins first appear in the middle of the eighteenth century.” This new art, centered in Vienna, is now called the Classical Style. Our journey, designed for both new and experienced listeners, will explore the emergence and evolution of this style as embodied in the works of its two most extraordinary foundational proponents,...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$385

11 sessions

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A History of Piano Etudes with Jenny Lin

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join master concert pianist Jenny Lin and guest artists for an illuminating journey through the history of the piano étude—one of the most popular musical compositions in keyboard literature from J.S. Bach to Philip Glass. Through live performances, illustrated lectures, presentations and discussions, the dynamic Ms. Lin and her special guests explore the concept of keyboard virtuosity and investigate the social, cultural and historical influences...

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
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$125

3 sessions

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Masterworks of Chamber Music: In Classroom & In Concert

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This unique course explores specific masterworks in preparation for hearing those same works performed by world-class artists in the 92Y's Kaufmann Concert Hall this season. We look at the works at a broad range of composers—Brahms, Mozart, Haydn, Chopin, Schubert, Schumann, Debussy, Poulenc, Kurt Weill, Thomas Ades—through an in-depth musical, biographical and historical lens. The class sessions are complete unto themselves, so the student...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$388

11 sessions

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Jazz Workshop

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expertly led by renowned jazz educator Ed MacEachen, this virtual workshop guides musicians of different levels to hone their improvisational skills and learn new tunes in a relaxed environment! Some music reading capabilities is a must. Bassists, guitarists and pianists should be able to read chord symbols at a minimum and others should be passable readers. The course aims to teach the modes of the major and harmonic minor scales and how they apply...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$305

8 sessions

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Flute Ensemble

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Calling all flute players! Join an exciting new musical opportunity for adults at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Led by a talented flutist, this ensemble welcomes all levels beyond beginner. No audition is needed, just a basic interview. Unite with fellow flute enthusiasts and experience the joy of making music together.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$330

11 sessions

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