Class Types: Instrumental
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Youth Bluegrass Lab
About the Youth Bluegrass Lab Sundays, 1:00-2:30 PM Vocalists, string instrument players and guitarists between the ages of 10 and 18 are invited to participate in BKCM’s bluegrass ensemble! This weekly class is taught by a rotating set of professional bluegrass musicians in a fun jam-style approach. Students will experience the joys of leading, improvising…
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Community Music School Private Music Lessons
All Instruments, All Ages, All Experience Levels Start the new year with music! To register for a trial lesson, call the registration desk today at 718-622-3300. Private music lessons are a core learning experience at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, available for every major instrument including voice. Drawing from a diverse faculty of world-class musicians and…
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Music Lessons
Lessons at BKCM provide opportunities for students of all abilities to increase music skills on multiple instruments, make music with musicians and students from across the 5 boroughs and participate in conservatory recitals and public performances. Students choose one instrument that they would like to learn from the following: Piano, Guitar and Voice. BKCM is…
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BKCM Youth Orchestras
Now accepting applications for 2026-27! Rehearsals start in September. If you’re interested in joining an orchestra in 2026-27, fill out the application.Open to all violin, viola, cello and bass students by audition, the BKCM Youth Orchestras offer both beginning and intermediate instrumentalists between the ages of 7 and 18 a robust, immersive and fun introduction…
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Beginner Guitar for Adults
Description Open to students who are completely new to the guitar or have had minimal prior experience, this small group class gives students helpful resources to learn simple chords and melodies at a relaxed pace. Students learn how to coordinate their hands and finger and switch from one chord to the next in rhythm while…
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Chamber Music Program
Commitment. Cooperation. Communication. These are the core values of BKCM’s Chamber Music Program — the only program of its kind open to all students ages 9 to 90+. We welcome all levels of experience and all instruments who have a solid musical foundation. Students are placed in groups based on their individual interests and needs,…
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Beginner Piano For Adults
Description This class is open to students who are either completely new to the piano or have limited prior experience. In a relaxed, small-group setting, students orient their fingers on the keyboard and explore notation, pitch and rhythm. Students learn how to coordinate their fingers in time, while learning chords and familiar melodies. Instructors advise…
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Guitar Ensemble
Description Multiple guitars create a unique sonic experience when they combine harmony, melody and rhythm. This ensemble will improve students’ sight-reading, chord knowledge and technique. Students read standard notation and explore a diverse repertoire including classical, pop and jazz selections. Guitarists who are ready for a group experience learn valuable ensemble skills such as blend,…
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Piano Ensemble
Description Piano Ensemble supports young pianists in developing musicianship and listening skills. Students have fun learning individual parts that combine to create an ensemble sound. Students improve their rhythm, sight-reading, and expressive tools and take part in crafting arrangements, composing original songs and exploring improvisation. Piano Ensemble lays the foundation for students to join chamber…
