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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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The Unanswered Question

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

Full Course Name: The Unanswered Question: Exploring Bernstein's Norton Lectures Leonard Bernstein gave six brilliant lectures at Harvard University in 1973, which he titled “The Unanswered Question.” His purpose was two-fold: first, to explore the evolution of sound, meaning and form in music; and then to confront the fundamental musical crisis of the 20th Century, tonality—music that’s rooted in a key or tonal center—versus atonality—music...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Ukulele Slow Jam

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

The Uke Slow Jam is an opportunity for Ukulele players to practice playing songs slowly.  Led by a facilitator who will call out changes and adjust the tempos of the song so that everyone feels comfortable playing along and keeping up. Lyric sheets with chords will be provided. Singing is encouraged! Many of the songs will be simple 2, 3 or 4 chord songs. For the last half hour of the jam songs with more chords will be included. Important:...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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EC Music "S"sentials Workshop

S Factor New York @ 235 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Created by longtime S Factor NY Teacher & "music whisperer" Meg Louise, the Music "S"sentials Workshop is an exploration of the essential connection between music, feminine movement and emotion. Meg will inspire you with her love and knowledge of all things S, and her musical background including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music. This stunning six-hour intensive gives you a deeper understanding of the magic of music and how it seduces...

(1) All levels 17 and older
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$330

2 sessions

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Clinical Improvisation

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Creative improvisation enables one to harness the emotional, aesthetic, organizing, and communicative powers of music. During this workshop, practical musical resources will be introduced through experiential music-making activities with a focus on interaction and instrumental, vocal, physical, verbal, and emotional goal-directed improvisation. Dr. Turry will demonstrate how to improvise compositionally, creating melodic phrases, rhythmic patterns,...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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Dynamic Ear Training for the Contemporary Musician 1

New York Jazz Workshop @ 149 W 46th St, New York, NY

This course is designed to develop our musical perception skills to function at the same level as our instrumental and vocal abilities, thereby achieving a more balanced, dynamic musicianship.  Staple musical elements include: melodic and harmonic intervals, modes and scales, triad and seventh arpeggios and chords, chord progressions and core voiceleading principles. Using comprehensive handouts with companion audio files, a strong emphasis...

(18) Beginner 18 and older
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$295

10 sessions

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Hand Dance - The Art and Spirit of Drumming

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Explore how drumming stimulates the mind, body, and spirit, activates creative expression, and supports wholeness and well-being. In this workshop, we will learn transformational drumming based on ancient and contemporary understandings of the positive and restorative effects of rhythmic music and harmonic resonance.  We’ll expand our understanding of world music rhythm patterns of the djembe, conga, ashiko, dundun, bells, and rattles, for...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Rhythm & Flow: Musicianship for Sound Practitioners

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Improve your ability to listen by developing musical skills and vocabulary under the masterful guidance of Chris Cherney, an award-winning educator and composer. Chris creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which we demystify scales, chords, and intervals, as well as read and improvise music. You will learn a holistic and integrative approach that unifies the intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of music. Each class will explore:...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$140

4 sessions

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Dynamic Ear Training for the Contemporary Musician 2

New York Jazz Workshop @ 149 W 46th St, New York, NY

Designed to continue from Level One fall trimester, this course develops our musical perception skills to function at the same level as our instrumental and vocal abilities, thereby achieving a more balanced, dynamic musicianship. Staple musical elements include: melodic minor modes, altered triads, seventh arpeggios and chords in all inversions (five basic types and altered types), chord progressions derived from actual pieces (using root position...

(18) Intermediate 18 and older
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$295

10 sessions

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Traditional Irish Singing I: Beginners

Irish Arts Center @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Participants will learn to sing songs from the traditional Irish repertoire, in the aural tradition. Participants will learn to sing songs from the traditional Irish repertoire, in the aural tradition in which they were originally passed from one singer to another. We will cover basic singing techniques such as breath support and phrasing.

(53) Beginner 18 and older
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$190

8 sessions

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Your Broadway Moment! (7th-12th)

Broadway Bound Kids @ 225 W 99th St, New York, NY

Curtain up! In this two-week class, BBK teaching artists will work with students to create a cohesive musical revue based on the songs and shows that light up Broadway! At the end of each week, students will take part in a Masterclass with a Broadway performer, and be given the opportunity to perform for a Broadway actor. This incredibly fun program is designed to scale to each student's individual experience, ability, and passions. Don’t miss...

All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$999

12 sessions

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Your Broadway Moment! (3rd-6th)

Broadway Bound Kids @ 225 W 99th St, New York, NY

Curtain up! In this two-week class, BBK teaching artists will work with students to create a cohesive musical revue based on the songs and shows that light up Broadway! At the end of each week, students will take part in a Masterclass with a Broadway performer, and be given the opportunity to perform for a Broadway actor. This incredibly fun program is designed to scale to each student's individual experience, ability, and passions. Don’t miss...

All levels 8 - 11 years old
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$999

12 sessions

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Master Class: Introduction to Hard Shoe Dance Technique

Irish Arts Center @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY

A workshop in Irish solo dancing with hard shoes from the ground up. This three-hour workshop will cover all the basics of Irish solo dancing in hard shoes from the ground up. Students will learn how to make percussive sounds with proper form in both jig and hornpipe timing. The focus of the class will be connecting movement and rhythm, and understanding how the dancer becomes musician. This class is most suitable for those who have taken a beginner...

(53) Beginner 18 and older
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Saving and Recovering Data

The New York Public Library (Tech) @ 476 Fifth Avenue (42nd Street Entrance), New York, NY

Learn how to save data to flash drives and other devices, as well as how to recover data that might be lost. 

(160) All levels 18 and older
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Rank Beginner Flamenco Guitar

Flamenco Latino @ 149 Christopher St., New York, NY

A short introduction to flamenco guitar, focusing on one or two areas of technique for each of 4 classes. One simple falseta (musical passage) or rasqueado sequence (strum passage) for each class. Basic knowledge of open position chords helpful. Nylon string guitar required (classical or flamenco). Rasqueados, basic chords, golpes, 4 & 8 beat compás cycles, Pulgar (thumb) Rasqueados, basic chords, golpes, compás in 12 beat cycles, Pulgar...

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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$180

4 sessions

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Music Theory - Harmonic Concepts

Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY

To become familiar with harmonic concepts which will give students more options for color in their compositions. In this course, we will make use of popular video game music to cover modal interchange (day 1) & reharmonization (day 2), two time-honored methods of adding flavor to a composition. Both courses will involve in-class work (students should bring in pencils & manuscript paper), lecture segments, and class exercises. The classes...

(68) All levels 18 and older
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$40

2 sessions

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Piano (Beginner)

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

Discover the joy of playing piano in a supportive group setting. Learn proper hand position, reading music, scales, and fingerings while bonding with fellow musicians. Experience the camaraderie and individualized attention that will enhance your musical journey.

(1068) Beginner 12 and older
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$705

20 sessions

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Blending the Arts: Visual Art, Music, and Poetry

The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY

Join us for a workshop that explores how music and poetry inspire artists. Discover the relationship between visual art, music, and language. View works of art in the exhibition Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything along with works in the Jewish Museum collection. Following the tour, educators will participate in art making activities that integrate the arts.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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ATNY's Broadway Academy - Ridgewood (Ages 12-19)

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 17 Chestnut St , Ridgewood, NJ

The Most Professional Instruction Led by Actual Broadway Performers and Producers, with Final Industry Performance Showcase! Young actors, welcome to your ultimate theatre adventure! From the moment you step inside, the fun and focused work begins. Over the course of 9 weeks, you will navigate through all aspects of musical stage performance, with Broadway Performers and Producers leading the way, in the most comprehensive program in NJ. ...

(7) All levels 12 - 19 years old
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$745

9 sessions

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Mean Girls: Broadway Musical Camp Educational Intensive

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 17 Chestnut St , Ridgewood, NJ

'MEAN GIRLS' BROADWAY MUSICAL CAMP Educational Musical Intensive ATNY is proud to bring Broadway camps to Ridgewood, New Jersey this summer in one professional week, to train, prep and present in one amazing musical theatre workshop week.  You’ll be put to the task, and we’re raising the bar. As you know, Now, we’re bringing this professional instruction to you in a special summer camp week. Camp is for all levels,...

(7) All levels 7 - 17 years old
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$695

5 sessions

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Banjo Beginner

Bantam Studios @ 126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY

Banjo beginner is an introductory course designed to introduce students to the 5-string banjo via the Clawhammer banjo technique that is used in "Old-Time-Appalachian" music. Students will learn everything from the ground up, including how to hold the banjo, how to tune it, and the parts of the instrument. There will be a strong focus on creating a solid right hand technique to start, after which students will learn left hand techniques such as...

(18) Beginner 21 and older
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$225

8 sessions

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