Discover Classes. Earn Rewards.

Music Classes NYC

Upcoming schedule view

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.

62 classes have spots left

Summer Jazz Intensives

New York Jazz Academy @ 15 W 39 St, New York, NY

Take your jazz skills to the next level this summer with the highly sought-after summer music camps at the New York Jazz Academy. Immerse yourself in a week of practical playing experience, collaborative music-making, and jazz exploration alongside talented musicians from all over. Elevate your musicality and leave with a deeper understanding of harmony, melody, and jazz styles.

(2) All levels 13 and older
$1,395

5 sessions

Gift it!

Concertina II: Advanced Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Elevate your concertina skills in this advanced beginner class, tailored for those with prior playing experience seeking to expand their repertoire and technique. Building upon the foundation laid in Concertina I, you'll delve deeper into ornamentation, variations, and chord progressions, honing your musical prowess with each tune. Join us as we continue to explore the rich tradition of concertina music with enthusiasm and dedication.

(51) Intermediate 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

Gift it!

Concertina III: Intermediate

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Refine your concertina expertise in this intermediate class, tailored for students with a solid understanding of notes and basic ornamentation. Building upon skills acquired in previous levels, you'll expand your repertoire and delve deeper into ornamentation, variations, and chord progressions. Join us as we elevate your musical journey with focused instruction and dedicated practice.

(51) Intermediate 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

Gift it!
Discover Classes. Earn Rewards.

Music Classes Gift Card

Thousands of classes & experiences. No expiration. Gift an experience this holiday season and make it a memorable one. Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™

Buy a Gift Card

Fiddle II: Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Continue your fiddle journey with confidence in this beginner-level class, designed for those who have completed Fiddle I or have limited musical experience. With a focus on building fundamental skills and fostering confidence, you'll receive expert guidance to further develop your technique and musicality. Join us as we embark on the next chapter of your musical exploration together.

(51) Beginner 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

Gift it!

Adult Beginner Guitar

Williamsburg School of Music @ 400 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the joy of playing guitar and learn to confidently strum iconic songs by legendary artists like the Beatles, Green Day, and Johnny Cash. Develop essential skills and habits to become a skilled guitarist, without the need for prior music experience or the ability to read sheet music. Join us at the Williamsburg School of Music and unleash your inner musician.

(24) Beginner 18 and older
$350

8 sessions

Gift it!

Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Elevate your fiddle journey in this early intermediate class, where you'll expand your repertoire and delve into musicality and theory. Perfect for those with prior experience or who have completed Fiddle III, you'll learn essential skills for participating in sessions and crafting dynamic sets. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, join us as we deepen your musical understanding and enhance your fiddle prowess.

(51) Intermediate 18 and older
$234

8 sessions

Gift it!

Adult Beginner Keyboard

Williamsburg School of Music @ 400 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the joy of playing the keyboard and dive into the world of music at Williamsburg School of Music. This introductory class will teach you proper technique, basic music theory, and how to read sheet music in a relaxed and supportive environment. No prior experience is required - just come with an open mind and a willingness to learn.

(24) Beginner 18 and older
$350

8 sessions

Gift it!

Intermediate Guitar

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

For people who know a handful of chords, but want to become more familiar with them by learning new songs and strumming patterns. Students are welcome to re-take Guitar II as many times as they want - When there are return students, each session will consist of at least 50% new material. Songs from different genres will be presented. The main chords covered will be E, A, D, G, C, Am, Em, Dm, E7, A7, D7, G7, B7 and F. If you know some of these chords...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

Gift it!

Secrets of Singing and Songwriting (Ages 13 above)

Voice Academy NYC @ 520 8th Ave , New York, NY

Students will learn the Secrets of Songwriting and Music Theory, each student will finish their original song! Great class to learn about songwriting and take it to the next level.

(19) Intermediate 13 and older
$199

5 sessions

Gift it!

Beginning Banjo

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

For complete banjo beginners, this course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the instrument, musical tablature as well as the basics of music theory. The first half will be spent developing chords, plucking solo melodies and building muscle memory while the latter half will introduce the right hand Clawhammer technique using drills and basic songs. No prior musical experience required. Some participants will be continuing on from Beginning...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

Gift it!

Beginning Fiddle

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

Beginning Fiddle this December is designed for people who have some familiarity with violin, given that many students will be continuing on from the eight-week fall session.  The class will progress from familiar simple melodies (ie. Mary Had a Little Lamb) to classic American fiddle tunes. Along the way you'll also learn several major scales, basic bowing and fingering techniques and how to read tablature, a simplified form of notation. If...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

Gift it!

Beginning Mandolin

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

Beginning Mandolin is for absolute beginners. You don't have to have any musical background to begin playing. The class will introduce all the basics of playing mandolin - forming chord shapes, playing melodies, tuning and rhythm. By the end of four weeks you'll have learned multiple songs in different styles. We'll give you all you need to get started. Some participants will be continuing on from Beginning Mandolin in the fall, but newcomers are...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

Gift it!

Vocalize: Technique and Song

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

This class is a deep dive into the exploration of the voice in a group setting - think group vocal yoga! We'll get right to it and delve deep into as many aspects of singing as we can - resonance, breath support, expression, diction, delivery, phonation, stage fright, posture, projection, you name it! - and see what news we can use from various vocal pedagogies to apply tips and tricks to our own singing. We'll do a lot of group singing drawing...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$325

6 sessions

Gift it!

Intermediate Fiddle

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

Intermediate Fiddle is intended for anyone who has taken Fiddle 1 or had some introductory fiddle instruction. It is also an excellent entry point for anyone who has played violin in the past (even many years before). Topics will include 2-octave scales, basic fiddle rhythm, finding your own best bow grip, dynamics, drone strings and more. These concepts will be introduced through a series of traditional American fiddle tunes. Students can expect...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

Gift it!

Intermediate Banjo

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

Advancing on techniques taught in Banjo I, Banjo II is for players with an existing knowledge of chords, music, and the fundamentals of the right hand pattern and clawhammer technique. We will use tablature to play through popular folk songs as well as introduce students to techniques like sliding, hammer-ons/pull-offs, and drills to further each students ability. Some participants will be continuing on from Intermediate Banjo in the fall, but newcomers...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

Gift it!

Advanced Harmony

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

This class is suited for singers who are comfortable singing one-on-a-part and would like a real challenge.  With an emphasis on duet and trio repertoire, we'll dive into great repertoire from American genres including country, bluegrass, blues, and contemporary folk, and also mix in songs from around the world including Balkan duets, South African harmony styles, and other close-harmony traditions.We'll break into small groups from the get...

(41) Advanced 15 and older
$245

6 sessions

Gift it!

Intermediate Harmony

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

Do you dream of singing in harmony? This class will take you through the nuts and bolts of harmony singing and get you to greater independence with your singing so that you can successfully hold down a part in a two or three part song. This class will give you a broad exposure to great harmony songs and help you hone the skills you need to find your own harmony parts to songs you love. Through ear-training exercises with intervals, scales, and chords,...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$245

6 sessions

Gift it!

Modern Piano Lessons: Weaver Method

Weaver Method Music Lessons

Discover a comprehensive approach to piano lessons in Manhattan and Brooklyn. With over 25 years of experience, this school offers private instruction in classical, jazz, creative music, and music technology. Students of all ages and ability levels can explore performance, theory, composition, improvisation, and technology applications across various styles.

All levels 4 and older

Modern Piano Lessons: Weaver Method (Monthly)

Weaver Method Music Lessons

Learn piano with the comprehensive Weaver Method, covering classical, jazz, composition, improvisation, and technology applications. All ages and skill levels are welcome for in-home lessons in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Experience a recital every term.

All levels 4 and older
$640

8 sessions

Gift it!

Ukulele from Scratch

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

Ukulele from scratch is for the absolute beginner. We will review tuning, how to play basic chords, strumming, rhythm, dynamics, and how to read uke chord charts, with a focus on singing while playing. Every class will involve time to play together and learning uke jam etiquette. We will review the care of your instrument, changing strings, and finding resources. Once you have completed this class you will feel comfortable playing in a group setting,...

(41) All levels 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

Gift it!
Reset all filters.

No results found

Try removing some filters.

Music Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 137 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

CourseHorse Gift Cards

  • Creative & unique gift for any occasion
  • Thousands of classes & experiences
  • No expiration date
  • Instant e-delivery (or choose a date)
  • Add a personalized message
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™
Buy a Gift Card
gift card with the CourseHorse logo gift card with the CourseHorse logo
Loading...