Music Classes in NYC, New York

Learn the fundamentals of guitar and play great songs by artists such as the Beatles, Green Day, Guns 'n' Roses, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. You do...

Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. Learn to play great songs by artists such as Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Guns 'n' Roses, The Beatles, Green Day, Ed Sheeran, Paramore, and more with confidence and competence. Absolutely...

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...

In Intro to Singing, Gabi will introduce basic vocal and acting techniques to help sing in a variety of styles. The first half of class will be spent working on vocal warm-ups and technical exercises. The second half of class, students will take turns working with Gabi on small sections of songs they have chosen. This is a great class for students...

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...

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...

Don’t 'fret' - all you need is a guitar and a phone (or a computer or tablet). Review the basics of playing guitar, reading lead sheets and right-hand technique. Then get an overview of where to go next - like more advanced bar chords, some basic scales, and improvising theory that can be applied to simple songs you’ve heard on the radio. By the...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

Fundamentals of Singing aims to align, open and strengthen the singer's natural singing abilities. Class is open to beginner (0-2 years experience) to intermediate levels (3-5 years).  Topics covered: Releasing tension from your instrument Aligning your instrument Opening the vocal tract Breathing for singing Onsets Resonance Registration...

Gain further mastery and confidence with basic chords and strums. Strum and sing great songs by artists such as Tom Petty, Nirvana, John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Guns 'n' Roses, Green Day, the Eagles and more.  Prerequisite: This class is for those who have completed Guitar for Absolute...

Learn the art of this exciting vocal percussion in a fun and dynamic class that will invite you to admit that your body is a musical instrument! We will learn the different sounds which make the foundation of Beatbox, as well as different rhythms, breath exercises and more. [Suitable for complete beginners, vocalists, singers, all ages are welcome....

Drummers Unite! The NYJA® Online Jazz Drumming Cohort is open to intermediate, advanced, and professional level drummers and percussionists who are looking to delve deeply into drum rudiments, jazz techniques and grooves, rhythmic-specific methods, and other drum-centric topics.

Master basic guitar techniques, play songs by heart, and build your set list. Solidify your skills and gain increased comfort and confidence with the guitar, while gaining a deeper understanding of chords, strums, slash chords, mixed single notes and strumming, and much more. The class includes a massive chord review, a massive strum review,...

NYJA® Big Band Styles and Analysis follows a dynamic and engaging a lecture and discussion format and is open to intermediate, advanced, and professional level instrumentalists who are looking to learn more about large ensemble setting arrangements and improvisation techniques. Participants also include fans looking to gain a better understanding...

Master all sorts of barre chords, power chords, vamps and complex strums with songs by Tracy Chapman, Jet, The Eagles, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more.  Prerequisite: This class is for students who have completed Guitar For Intermediate Beginners or who have otherwise learned bass runs, basic arpeggios, the F chord, etc. ...