Registration Information

BMS offers annual registration on a 35-week calendar year for private lessons in all major instruments. We also offer a variety of Group Classes and Ensembles for both the academic year and fall/spring semesters for students of all ages and abilities. Enrollment is based on the sessions below. Our registrar team is here to field inquiries and answer any questions you may have about registration, financial aid, and enrollment periods. Email them at registrar@brooklynmusicschool.org or call them at (718)-290-2760.


sessions

BMS Private Lessons (Academic Year) - 9/4/2025 - 6/22/2026

Group Classes/Ensembles Fall Semester: 9/4/2024 - 2/1/2026

Group Classes/Ensembles Spring Semester: 2/2/2026 - 6/22/2025

ARY Fall Semester - 9/8/2025 - 1/29/2026

          ARY Spring Semester - 2/2/2026 - 6/25/2026

Private Lessons

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.

Group Classes and Ensembles

Group Classes and Ensembles registration process

Self-registration is available for

We offer one trial group class for early childhood, ensembles, and adult programming. If interested in ensembles, please fill out the corresponding form, and we'll work to get you set up in a band.

*We do not offer trial classes for after-school (ARY) or camp.