Music lessons for kids in Brooklyn

Discover the best music lessons Brooklyn has to offer with our guide to schools teaching piano, guitar, violin, voice, drums, and more. Programs range from classical instruction to lessons in folk music, songwriting, and even rock bands for kids, with classes for all levels starting as young as age 3. We’ve included music schools in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, the Columbia Street Waterfront District, Park Slope, Gowanus, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, and beyond, including options for in-home private lessons.

For baby and toddler music classes, head over to our Baby & Me Classes guide, featuring group music programs for little ones and their parents!

DUMBO

KOKO Music | DUMBO

Program Details: KOKO Music DUMBO offers Early Childhood Music Classes for children ages 3 and 4, based on Solfège techniques, as well as private/semi-private lessons for piano, guitar, and voice at all levels. Performance opportunities are held twice a year at a professional music venue.

Levels: All levels

Ages: 3 and up

Costs: $220/5 weeks of Early Childhood Music Classes. Tuition for Private Lessons is based on semester system, consisting of 17 weekly lessons, ranging from $1,190-$1,870 (monthly installments ranging from $249-$392). See all pricing here.

Location: 18 Bridge Street, Suite 3G | DUMBO

Contact: Website | he***@************bo.com | 917.765.0770

Brooklyn Heights

Keys to Success Music Lessons | Brooklyn Heights

Program Details: Keys to Success offers private and group lessons in guitar, violin, piano, voice, and woodwinds, alongside workshops, recitals, and opportunities to take part in exams and competitions. Students build technical skills, music theory knowledge, and performance confidence through a mix of individualized instruction, ensemble learning, and public performance.

Levels: All levels, Beginner to Advanced

Ages: 3.5 and up

Costs: Introductory lessons are $60 for 30 min and $80 for 45 min. Inquire directly for private lesson rates. Group classes range $55-$60 per class.

Location: 115 Atlantic Avenue | Brooklyn Heights

Contact: Website | in**@**************yc.com | 929.288.1833

Carroll Gardens

KeyLab | Carroll Gardens & In-home lessons in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Gowanus, and Red Hook

Program Details: Keylab offers music lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, bass, strings, brass, and more, along with music production and songwriting. Lessons are available in-studio at their Carroll Gardens location, in-home, or online.

Levels: All levels

Ages: 5 and up

Costs: $240/month for 30-minute lessons; $340/month for 45-minute lessons; $410/month for 60-minutes lessons. Trial lessons run from $30-$60.

Location: 94 Luquer Street | Carroll Gardens

In-home lessons also offered in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Gowanus, and Red Hook

Contact: Website | in**@****ab.nyc | 718.576.3514

Gowanus

Brooklyn Music Factory | Gowanus

Program Details: Brooklyn Music School, located in a 2,700 square foot space in Gowanus, has 9 fully equipped band and private lesson studios for drum, piano, voice, bass and guitar. They offer music lessons, camps, birthday parties, and more. They also offer after-school music classes for PS 372. Read more about Brooklyn Music Factory and co-founder Peira Moinester here!

Levels: All levels

Ages: 4 and up

Costs: For private lessons, tuition ranges from 10 monthly installments of $253-$393. For group classes, tuition ranges from 10 monthly installments of $179-$243. See all prices here.

Location: 495 Carroll Street | Gowanus

Contact: Website | in**@******************ry.com | 877.767.3560

Gowanus Music Club | Gowanus

Program Details: Gowanus Music Club is a Brooklyn-based school that offers group and private lessons for students ages 8 through adults. No prior experience needed! Teachers are industry veterans from diverse musical backgrounds, passionate about helping students develop skills in listening, jamming, songwriting, and learning their favorite songs. Students regularly perform at iconic venues like DROM NYC and The Bitter End, and they also have the chance to learn recording techniques at DUMBO’s Brooklyn Pearl studio.

Levels: Beginner to advanced

Ages: 8 and up

Costs: Sign up here to get pricing information

Location: 175 6th Street | Gowanus

Contact: Website | jo**@**************ub.com

Columbia Street Waterfront District

Jalopy Jr. Folk School | Columbia Street Waterfront District

Program Details: Jalopy Jr., the kids’ program at the Jalopy Theatre, introduces young musicians to folk music through classes in singing, string instruments, and ensemble playing. They offer a Jalopy Jr. Ukulele Club, a Beginner String Band, and and Intermediate String Band. They are focused on building community and teaching folk traditional music.

Levels: All levels, Beginner to Advanced

Ages: 5-14

Costs: $450-$600/semester; sibling discounts and financial aid available

Location: 315 Columbia Street | Columbia Street Waterfront District

Contact: Website | ky**@***********re.org | le**@***********re.org

Park Slope

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | Park Slope

Program Details: The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is a 127-year-old non-profit community music school in Park Slope. It offers private lessons, group classes, ensembles, music therapy, plus 17 rehearsal studios that are open to all musicians. Programs include their Community Music School with private lessons, group classes, and ensembles, their Suzuki Method program with parent involvement, plus Music Therapy, Summer Camp, and more!

Levels: All levels

Ages: Early childhood programs start at ages 0-3

Costs: Private Lessons start at $1,568/semester (16 weeks) for 30 minutes and $2,112/semester. Suzuki program starts at $4,365/annually (30 weeks) for the 30 minute lesson package, plus group instrumental class and theory class, two recitals and two festival concerts. Find more programs and pricing on their website.

Location: 58 Seventh Avenue | Park Slope

Contact: Website | in**@**cm.org | 718.622.3300

Crown Heights

Crown Heights Music School | Crown Heights

Program Details: Crown Heights Music School is a local, independently owned, family run business. They offer private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, or bass. Piano is recommended for first-time musicians. You can choose from 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons. Plus, they have a Community Choir for adults of all levels!

Levels: All levels

Ages: 5 and up

Costs: Email in**@*********************ol.com for information on pricing.

Location: 636 Classon Avenue | Crown Heights

Contact: Website | in**@*********************ol.com

Williamsburg

Williamsburg School of Music | Williamsburg

Program Details: The Williamsburg School of Music offers private and group classes for piano, voice, guitar, drums, ukulele, bass, violin, woodwinds, theory/composition, audio engineering and more. 

Levels: All levels

Ages: Private instruction ages 3 and up, rock band afterschool program is ages 4-10 

Costs: Private rates start at $30/ half hour and $101/ hour, packages are available as well. The rock band afterschool program is $50/ day. 

Location: 400 Bedford Avenue | Williamsburg

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Williamsburg Music Studio | Williamsburg

Program Details: Williamsburg Music studio has a variety of music classes to choose from in private instruction or group form. Classes include: voice lessons, guitar, violin, drums, piano in addition to youth chorus and jam band.

Levels: All levels 

Ages: 3 and up

Costs: Contact for pricing

Location: 240 Kent Avenue | Williamsburg 

Contact: Website | wi*********************@***il.com | 718.599.1272

Greenpoint

Greenpoint Academy of Music | Greenpoint

Program Details: Greenpoint Academy of Music and Arts (GAMA) opened in September 2025, offering private and group lessons in guitar, drums, piano, vocals, and bass for kids, teens, and adults. They also offer Mommy & Me classes every Monday and Wednesday at 9:45 and then at 10:30, $30 per child!

Levels: All levels

Ages: All ages

Costs: Contact them at le*********@***il.com or 718.200.5138 to learn about pricing and packages.

Location: 45 Newell St | Greenpoint

Contact: Website | Instagram | le*********@***il.com | 718.200.5138

Sunset Park

Sunset Park School of Music | Sunset Park

Program Details: Sunset Park School of Music offers lessons in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, accordion, steel drums, and traditional Japanese instruments (koto, hichiriki, shakuhachi). Weekly music theory classes are provided to all registered students free of charge. Find more information about lessons here!

Levels: All levels

Ages: 3 and up

Costs: $560/semester for 30-minute lessons, $640/semester for 45-minute lessons, $800/semester for 60-minute lessons

Location: 4520 Fourth Avenue | Sunset Park

Contact:  Website | SP********@***il.com | 718.748.7860

Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge School of Music | Bay Ridge

Program Details: Bay Ridge School of Music offers lessons in guitar, piano, voice, drums, bass, violin, and ukulele, taught by 16 teachers with professional or college training. Classes run six days a week (Mon–Fri 9 am–8 pm, Sat 8:30 am–7 pm). The school hosts biannual recitals in June and December, and even opportunities for students to perform at Carnegie Hall!

Levels: All levels

Ages: 5 and up

Costs: 30 minute lessons are $199/month (recommended ages 5-7); 45 minute lessons are $279/month (recommended ages 8-10); 60 minute lessons are $369/month (recommended 11 years and up)

Location: 7207 Fort Hamilton Parkway | Bay Ridge

Contact: Website | Book Lessons | in**@*******************ic.com | 516.690.7898

Music Box School | Bay Ridge & Sheepshead Bay

Program Details: The Music Box School offers classes and lessons for students in music, dance, and art. Families can choose between private lessons (including a free trial lesson) or group music classes. Children and adults can learn how to play the piano, violin, guitar, drums, flute, saxophone, or percussion. They also offer voice lessons. 

Levels: All levels

Ages: 3 and up for music lessons/classes

Costs: $49/lesson for a 30-minute lesson; $64/lesson for a 45-minute lesson; $79/lesson for a 60-minute lesson; $30/class for the 3-6 year olds music class; $25/class for Choir/Rock Band/Music Theory classes

Locations: 9402 Fort Hamilton Parkway | Bay Ridge | 718.333.5071

2634 Ocean Avenue | Sheepshead Bay | 718.332.3033

Contact: Bay Ridge Location | Sheepshead Bay Location

Midwood

Brooklyn College Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts | Midwood

Program Details: The Preparatory Center at Brooklyn College offers music instruction for children, from first musical experiences to advanced study. Students can take private or “buddy lessons” (for 2 students) in piano, strings, guitar, winds, brass, percussion, voice, composition, and theory, supported by musicianship classes in theory and ear-training. Young beginners may start with Suzuki violin or cello or introductory group classes, while older students can join ensembles like String Ensemble or Chamber Music, or audition for the David Z. Modern Musician Program, which combines lessons, band rehearsals, and workshops in performance, creativity, and music business. With performances throughout the year, the program grows with students from age 3 through pre-professional preparation.

Levels: All levels, Beginner to Pre-Professional

Ages: 3 and up

Costs: Private lessons are $2,190–$2,955 per year depending on length; buddy lessons for two students cost $1,095–$1,290 per year; Group classes and introductory lessons range from $390–$1,170 per year. See all pricing here.

Location: Brooklyn College | 2900 Bedford Avenue | Midwood

Contact: Website | BC**@***********ny.edu | 718.951.4111

Multiple Locations & In-Home Music Lessons

Blue Balloon Songwriting School | In-home lessons all across Brooklyn

Program Details: Blue Balloon Songwriting School provides one-on-one, private and small group, in-home and virtual music lessons for kids and adults. Students ages 3 and older learn to play instruments through writing their own songs. Lessons are offered in your home, on your schedule! The Blue Balloon team gets to know your family, the student’s interests and musical goals and pairs each student with one of the teachers in their network. Teachers tailor lessons to each student’s level and interest and the lessons culminate in a showcase at City Winery in NYC.

Levels: All levels

Ages: 3 and up

Costs: Prices vary; email he***@***************ol.com for more information.

Location: In-home music lessons all across Brooklyn!

Contact: Website | he***@***************ol.com

Clinton Hill Music School | In-home lessons in Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy & Crown Heights

Program Details: Clinton Hill Music School offers lessons in your home on a semester basis, with an end-of-term recital. In-home lessons are offered for piano, drums, voice, cello, and many more instruments. Their methodology combines fun tactile learning, personalized lesson plans, and reinforcing music fundamentals. Register for lessons here!

Levels: All levels

Ages: 7 and up

Costs: $895/semester for 30-minute lessons, $1,095/semester for 45-minute lessons, $1,295/semester for 60-minute lessons

Location: In-home music lessons in Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, and Crown Heights (traveling outside travel radius may require an additional travel fee; handled on a case-by-case basis). Check out Lefferts Gardens Music School, serving Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park, Flatbush, and East Flatbush.

Contact: Website | in**@********************ol.com | 718.789.1941

Lefferts Gardens Music School | In-home lessons in Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy & Crown Heights

Program Details: Lefferts Gardens Music School offers private, in-home music lessons in Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and beyond. Lessons focus on technique, artistry, and performance, with opportunities in recitals, masterclasses, and competitive programs. Students can learn piano, strings, guitar, drums, voice, cello, and other instruments upon request. The semester culminates in a recital.

Levels: All levels, Beginner to Advanced

Ages: 3 and up

Costs: $895 for 30-minute lessons (ages under 7); $1,095 for 45-minute lessons (ages 7–11); $1,295 for 60-minute lessons (ages 12+); sibling discount: additional 5% off semester packages.

Location: In-home lessons across Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and parts of Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, and Crown Heights. Travel outside this area may incur additional fees.

Contact: Website | in**@************************ol.com |

Musication | In-home lessons in DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Flatbush & Ditmas Park

Program Details: Musication is a Brooklyn-based music school offering personalized lessons for children ages 3 and up. Their instructors teach piano, guitar, voice, ukulele, and more, tailoring lessons to each child’s age, skill level, and interests. Lessons are available across Brooklyn neighborhoods like Park Slope, Flatbush, and Downtown Brooklyn. Musication also hosts music camps with hands-on activities, concerts, and creative exploration.

Levels: All levels

Ages: 4 and up for piano; 7 and up for guitar

Costs: $58 for 30-minute virtual lessons (+$10 in-home); $85 for 45-minute virtual lessons (+$10 in-home); $102 for 60-minute virtual lessons (+$10 in-home)

Location: In-home lessons in DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Flatbush & Ditmas Park

Contact: Website | in**@********on.nyc | 347.913.3154

Musicolor Method of Park Slope | In-home lessons in Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, DUMBO, South Slope, Kensington, Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park, and Williamsburg

Program Details: Formerly known as Park Slope Music Lessons, Musicolor Method was founded by a Park Slope dad and offers one-on-one lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, trumpet, violin, clarinet, saxophone, flute, drums, and more. With a team of over 24 teachers, thousands of students have been inspired, empowered, and filled with the joy of music. Lessons take place in your home, and two annual recitals take place at PS 321 Lower School in Park Slope. Lessons can also take place on Zoom.

Levels: All levels

Ages: 4 and up

Costs: Trial lesson package includes two 30-minute trial lessons for $185. After that, annual tuition is $3,140 for 32 lessons and 2 recital opportunities.

Location: In-home music lessons in Park Slope, as well as Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Dumbo, Kensington, South Slope, Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, and Williamsburg

Contact: Website | in**@************ic.com | 347.997.1194

School of Rock Brooklyn | Carroll Gardens, Williamsburg & Bay Ridge

Program Details: School of Rock Brooklyn is known for its performance-based programs where kids don’t just take lessons, they can join a band! Students learn guitar, drums, bass, keys, or vocals through weekly private lessons and group rehearsals, working together to play real rock songs and can work up to playing live shows at local venues. Programs are grouped by age: there are Little Wings (ages 3-5), Rookies (6-7), Rock 101 (8-13), and the Performance program (8-18). They also have Songwriting (12+), House Band (17 and under), and much more!

Levels: All levels

Ages: 4 and up

Costs: Contact each studio directly for pricing.

Location: 240 Huntington Street | Carroll Gardens | 347.844.9363

294 Graham Avenue | Williamsburg | 718.210.1720

6901 3rd Avenue | Bay Ridge | 718.516.5055

Contact: Carroll Gardens Website | Williamsburg Website | Bay Ridge Website

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Updated: September 4, 2025. Main Image: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in Park Slope.