We recommend all children start with at least 6 months of piano/keyboard. Because it is physically easier to produce sound, and is visually logically laid out, it builds a foundation quickly and makes comprehension faster. This makes transferring to ANY other instrument much quicker, enjoyable and understandable.

• PIANO

• VOICE

• GUITAR

• BASS

• UKULELE

• VIOLIN

• CELLO

• FLUTE

• SAXOPHONE

• CLARINET

• DRUMS

• PERCUSSION

• SONGWRITING

and more to come

Our Musicolor Method enables kids to play right from the first lesson – and we want to capitalize on this excitement and confidence boost!

We accept kids from around 4 years of age, sometimes 3 1/2.  It depends on these 4 things:

1. Fine motor skills - any issues?  Can they write their name legibly?

2. Count to 10?

3. Know the alphabet song?  At least up to letter G?

4. Can sit and focus on one activity for at least 5 minutes?

Yes.  Most of our lessons happen in your home.  

Only a few teachers have studios in their homes or rented facilities.
 

No.  We don't have a central school building.  We do rent a recital hall twice a year, usually St. Francis Xavier cathedral on 6th Avenue and Carroll Street.

Your first two lessons are billed at $65/each for a total of $130 and includes materials.

After the trial lessons, we will discuss whether to continue.

Our tuition between September and June is $235/month for weekly half hour lessons and includes  2 recitals, music, books and materials.

Summer lessons are booked individually to accommodate travel/vacation plans at $66/half hour.

Yes.  We have limited scholarships available for those in need.  Please call us for details.

32 half hour lessons plus 2 recitals, music, books and materials between September and early June.

We offer 45 and 60 minute lessons - please ask about pricing

New students can enjoy a 5% prepaid discount.

Returning students can enjoy a 7% discount if paid before June 30th for the coming semester.

Yes - ask us about it in your consultation interview.

We have 3 makeup credits per semester.  Ask your teacher to reschedule.  There are no refunds for missed lessons.

Yes, because your child will be practicing daily from the first lesson.

We have recommendations we can send you after enrolling.  There's options for keyboards from $200 and up as well as rentals of acoustic pianos, violins, cellos, etc.  Guitars are usually purchased as good quality ones can be had for less than $200.

Absolutely.

We start with playing first using color as educational scaffolding.  This builds instant excitement, enthusiasm and confidence to keep going when things get more complicated.  Learning to read music is not going to happen overnight, in a week or even months.  It can take years.

Maybe.  

If your child is already taking lessons with us, then yes.  If not, then it depends on if we have availability.

Unfortunately, if you are not in Park Slope, there is a high chance we cannot travel to you.  Most of our teachers do not own cars and are walking or biking between student's homes.

Yes.  

Because of our adaptive and inclusive curriculum, the Musicolor Method, we have been able to successfully work with many children with special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia, and slow learners.  

Yes.

All of our teachers are able to provide excellent instruction via Zoom no matter where you are located.  You just need to have a broadband internet connection and a web-connected device with camera.

Yes.  

We have a few students in private pods both in-person and remote.  

No.  An adult needs to be present for in-person lessons at home.  This is not baby-sitting or child-care.

Yes.  

While most of our students and families are not interested in a professional music career, there is no reason they cannot pursue this.  Our teachers are all professional performers as well as teaching artists and can guide your child on their personal path whether it be a professional musician or something else.

We usually rent a space.  In the past few years, we've been happy that St. Francis Xavier cathedral has provided us a beautiful space with a Steinway grand piano.  Many thanks to Dr. Michael Kaminsky, music director, for helping us with this.