We are pleased to welcome you to our vibrant community and look forward to making music with you. Here you’ll find important information to help you prepare for your classes or private lessons and make the most of your experience with us.

Helpful Information

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 9 am-6:30 pm
Sun: 10 am-5 pm

Contact

Email or call 212.415.5580

Private Lessons

Your Instrument

  • All students must have access to an appropriate instrument for lessons and home practice.
  • Need an Instrument? Please refer to our Instrument Rental & Purchase Guide for recommendations and helpful resources.

Attendance and Make-Up Lessons

  • Students are eligible for one (1) make-up lesson per registration with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.
  • Make-up lessons must be scheduled directly with your instructor and completed within the same registration period. Make-up lessons not scheduled and completed within this time are forfeited and do not carry over.
  • If you are unable to attend your lesson, please notify both your instructor and the School of Music office by email as soon as possible.
  • Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice are forfeited.
  • If your instructor is absent, they will arrange for a school-approved substitute or reschedule the lesson.

Group Classes

  • All students (excluding piano/keyboard) should bring their required instrument and accessories to the first class.
  • Please review the online class description for any instruments, books, or other materials needed for your class.
  • Need an instrument? Please refer to our Instrument Rental & Purchase Guide for recommendations and helpful resources.
  • If you are unable to attend a class, please notify both the instructor and the School of Music office by email as soon as possible.
  • Missed group classes cannot be made up or transferred to another class session.
  • If an instructor is absent, they will arrange for a school-approved substitute or reschedule the class, including during the designated make-up week when applicable.

Performances

  • Student recitals are scheduled throughout the year. When a student is ready to perform, their instructor will share available recital dates and times.
  • Recitals are an opportunity to celebrate each student’s hard work. Students should wear performance-appropriate attire; sneakers, T-shirts, and jeans are not permitted.

Private Lesson Student Discount

  • Students enrolled in private lessons are eligible for a 50% discount on select classical concert tickets. Please contact the School of Music office for details and availability.

We look forward to a wonderful musical journey together!