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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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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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$670

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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Jr. Folk Beginner Ensemble

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

Instrumental skills and technique are taught, but an emphasis is placed on how to be part of a band, how to interact and support each other, and how to solo and improvise as well as building upon repertoire. Students will also learn to sing while playing, and harmonize with other musicians. Music will be learned by ear, but sheet music and tab will also be provided. The goal of every session is a 35-60 minute final performance in the Jalopy Theatre...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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$360

10 sessions

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Jalopy Bandcamp

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

This class is open to singers and instrumentalists who want to learn how to play in a band and gain confidence in their performances. We will discuss how to arrange music together in small and large ensembles, how to find one’s voice within a group, and strategies for becoming more comfortable on stage. During these sessions, we will work on songs in both a large ensemble and in two smaller bands. Students will also have the opportunity to practice...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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$395

8 sessions

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Improv Workshop I & II

New York Jazz Academy @ 166 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, Mineola, NY

Improv Workshops programs bring together players of similar levels and goals, in an effort to develop as jazz improvisers while working on core repertoire in the jazz canon. Improv workshops are a low-cost and worthwhile alternative to small ensembles, and they are appropriate for any player wanting to work more intently on improv specifics including vocabulary, understanding chord changes, and developing a stronger sense of jazz style. Classes...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$480

12 sessions

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Cante Accompaniment Class

Flamenco Latino @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

For players with some flamenco background, a knowledge of chord positions, and ability to play in rhythm using flamenco rasqueados. Guest singers will present repertoire in forms such as tangos, bulerias, alegrias, solea por bulerias and rumba. Everyone will initially try to play along with Basilio accompanying a routine of the guest singer. Afterwards, Basilio will break down the chords for the verses the singer presented, and give details about...

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Jazz Keyboard (Beginner)

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

Learn the fundamentals of jazz keyboard with performer and educator, Jamie Reynolds. The Beginner level covers the fundamentals of jazz harmony, rhythm, melody, improvisation, and repertoire from the jazz pianist’s perspective. Topics include chord voicings, rhythmic “comping,” and solo piano styles. The repertoire consists of songs from the Great American Songbook and jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Sonny Rollins. Class size is limited...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$680

20 sessions

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Guitar (Beginner)

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

Embark on your guitar journey in a supportive group environment, starting with tuning, chord diagrams, and finger exercises. Progress to mastering strumming patterns and playing along with recordings under expert guidance. Get ready to unlock your musical potential and bring your own guitar to begin the adventure!

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$705

20 sessions

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Cello (Continuing Beginner/Intermediate)

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

Expand upon the basics of cello playing in a supportive group setting! Students will continue their work on the basics of cello playing; focusing on proper hand position, note reading, basic theory, tone production, and other fundamentals. Please note: Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music stand, and rosin. Prerequisite: For adult students who have already taken a beginning...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$625

20 sessions

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Exploring Cabaret

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

Unleash your inner performer and take the stage at NYC's legendary cabaret hot spot. Join our supportive community of singers for a fun and inspiring exploration of song interpretation, stage presence, and microphone technique. Don't miss your chance to shine under the guidance of experienced instructors with impressive cabaret backgrounds.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$740

16 sessions

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Singing Good Songs Well

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

There are some songs you could just sing all day long. We'll explore some these "old chestnuts" - truly classic and wonderful American songs - in order to focus on just what makes them tick and how we can find that magic in other (maybe even ANY) songs. Each week we'll sing a new song and sample some classic recordings - all the while touching on vocal technique, harmony singing, and the "folk process" that brought these songs to us in the first...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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$249

8 sessions

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Piano Workshop for Adults

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

The workshop will include daily practice, lessons, piano duets, technique, rhythm, improvisation, music history, and performance classes, discussions on various topics, as well as presentations by the faculty and guests on piano literature and styles. Final concert will take place on Saturday, June 23 at the Weill Art Gallery. Short application and video representative of your playing by May 26 is required; please note that you may register before...

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
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$900

5 sessions

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The Music Business Explained

Bantam Studios @ 126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY

Anyone familiar with those books that explain how the music business work are intimate with painful boredom. Right?? You may as well read a nutrition label! What these books miss is any clue to the passions that drive people working in this industry. We will explain those dynamics. By concentrating on motivations over boilerplate, our exploration of various careers will contribute towards an understanding of how the industry, each cog , contributes...

(18) All levels 21 and older
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$200

8 sessions

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Chamber Music: Coaching & Performance

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

Sign up for professional coaching, culminating in a performance, with flexible scheduling. Groups are formed based on level (beginner through advanced), repertoire interests and availability. Start date and meetings are individually agreed upon at the convenience of all in a group. All instruments and levels welcome. Chamber Coaches:  Aminda Asher Igor Begelman Alicia Bennet  Inna Berkhin Karen Bogardus Bridget Fitzgerald Leonard...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$465

7 sessions

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Piano (Intermediate)

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

Take your piano playing to the next level in a supportive group setting! Continue developing your knowledge of scales, chords and piano technique, and begin to explore how different kinds of sounds and phrases are developed into musical ideas and passages. Students will continue to build their repertoire of pieces and be exposed to a variety of styles and composers. Class size is limited to seven students to maximize individual attention while...

(1068) Intermediate 12 and older
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$645

19 sessions

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Jazz Keyboard (Intermediate)

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

Expand upon the fundamentals of jazz keyboard. The Intermediate course continues the areas of study covered at the Beginner class at a more challenging level. New topics include jazz improvisation vocabulary, harmonic guide tones, and comping patterns. The repertoire may delve into the compositions of legendary jazz musicians such as Duke Ellington and Horace Silver. Class size is limited to three students to maximize individual attention while working...

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
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$680

20 sessions

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