BMS provides students of all ages and levels of experience the chance to work in a highly tailored, one-on-one environment. Lessons are available for guitar, drums, strings, voice, wind instruments and more, from world class instructors across a range of musical traditions. We strongly recommend that children start private lessons at age 5.

Private Lessons offered

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Piano
Piano

Piano is an excellent first instrument, and provides a starting point for students who may wish to later study other instruments or voice.

Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass

Violin, viola, cello and bass at the Brooklyn Music School have a long-standing tradition of excellence, and our outstanding strings instructors are comfortable with students of all ages and experience levels.

Voice
Voice

We believe that the voice is the most intimate and powerful instrument that human beings possess and our pedagogical approach is at once approachable and rigorous.

Guitar
Guitar

The BMS guitar department focus is expanded to include other fretted instruments such as Bass, Electric Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, and Ukulele.

Drums & Percussion
Drums & Percussion

At BMS students can learn to play a full range of percussion instruments, including drum set, claves, congas, marimba, tablas, timbales, xylophone, djembe, the balaphon, cajon, dundun, and shekere.

Wind Instruments
Wind Instruments

BMS provides students of all age and experience levels with high-quality musical instruction on woodwind and brass instruments including: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, and trombone.

Adaptive Instruction
Adaptive Instruction

Adaptive Instruction caters private instrumental and vocal lessons, group classes, and special sessions, to meet the challenges and abilities of our students and community members. These services reach a broad range of clients, with programming that promotes holistic approaches to mind-body expression through music.

Theater Coaching Private Lessons
Theater Coaching Private Lessons

We are now offering acting and monologue coaching for middle school students auditioning for Acting High School programs and high school students auditioning for College Acting Programs.

Private Lesson Registration Process 

  1. If you have questions or would like guidance in finding the right private lesson teacher for you, fill out this form, and we will get back to you. 

  2. More questions? Call our front desk at (718)-290-2760.

Private Lesson Tuition

Term Length - 35 weeks

Duration Options - 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Prices:

30 minute -  per lesson: $76 annual: $2736

45 minute - per lesson: $100, annual: $3600

60 minute - per lesson: $116, annual: $4176

Trial Lessons

Students who want to be sure that private lessons are the right fit have the option to enroll and pay for a trial lesson before committing to a full term. Payment is required to complete trial lesson registration, and once the trial is booked, it can be refunded or rebooked with 24 hours’ notice. Same-day cancellations or missed trial lessons are non-refundable.

Enrolling in Private Lessons includes the following services: 

  • Bi-annual progress reports written by the student’s private lesson teacher to indicate areas of strength and growth to better assist the student’s musical journey.

  • The option to participate in monthly recitals in the BMS Playhouse, developing performance experience and presenting new repertoire to friends and family. This environment fosters community amongst our students and inspires students to continue their commitment to performing arts.

  • The opportunity to perform in large annual events, such as the Spring Spectacular, Holiday Spectacular, Women’s History Month Concert, and more!

  • All private lesson students are eligible for special discounts on ensembles. Participating in ensembles is a great way for students to collaborate musically and translate their solo practice into a group setting.

    • Students ages 17 and under receive a 100% discount on ensembles when enrolled in a private lesson. Youth ensembles include: string orchestra, youth orchestra, jazz bands, rock bands, choir, woodwind quintet, and more!

    • Private lesson students ages 18+ receive a 50% discount on 60 minute ensembles and a 33% discount on 90 minute ensembles.

      • 60 minute adult ensembles include: Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz band, and more!

      • Adult 90 minute ensembles include: adult Motown, adult Funk/Fusion, world percussion ensemble, adult jazz and rock bands, chamber ensemble, and more.

Returning Students

If you are a returning private lesson student looking to register for Fall 2025, you will not need to submit another lesson inquiry form! To re-register, please call or email our registrar team with your registration number and email address.