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Discover a world of musical possibilities with a wide range of classes in New York City. From beginner guitar lessons to advanced vocal training, you'll learn from industry professionals and gain the skills to excel in the performing arts.

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Classical Guitar I: Absolute Beginners

New York City Guitar School @ 251 West 30th St, New York, NY

Learn to play classical guitar with confidence and competence. The class will introduce the rudiments of classical guitar technique while emphasizing its application to practical musical situations. Topics will include reading music, arpeggio patterns, scales, melodies, and chords. A copy of the course text, Aaron Shearer: Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1 is included in the tuition fee. Note: All materials provided. Guitars available for use...

(60) Beginner 18 and older
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$349

9 sessions

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Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Elevate your fiddle journey in this early intermediate class, where you'll expand your repertoire and delve into musicality and theory. Perfect for those with prior experience or who have completed Fiddle III, you'll learn essential skills for participating in sessions and crafting dynamic sets. With teaching by ear and sheet music provided, join us as we deepen your musical understanding and enhance your fiddle prowess.

(53) Intermediate 18 and older
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$234

8 sessions

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Introduction to the Arts: Group Guitar for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics of guitar in a relaxed group setting. No experience is necessary at the beginner level. Class size is limited. Please bring your own guitar. If you do not have a guitar one will be provided for you. 6:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our art gallery and studios, participate in a demonstration or food & wine tasting, and get help selecting the perfect class. 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Take one of our...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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Learn to Play Congas

New York Jazz Academy @ 625 W 55th St, New York, NY

Students will learn the essence of Afro-Cuban drumming. No experience necessary. Beginner to advanced musicians will play in an ensemble setting, learning Bolero, Tumbao, Mambo, Salsa, Guaguanco and many more. Get your groove on, and learn conga drums today.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Flute Ensemble

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Calling all flute players! Join an exciting new musical opportunity for adults at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Led by a talented flutist, this ensemble welcomes all levels beyond beginner. No audition is needed, just a basic interview. Unite with fellow flute enthusiasts and experience the joy of making music together.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$295

10 sessions

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Custom Jazz Intensives

New York Jazz Academy @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY

New York Jazz Academy Jazz Intensives are NYC’s most popular jazz programs for jazz musicians, including both teens and adults. These unique music camps emphasize practical playing experience through a variety of classes, clinics, and performance activities for today’s jazz musician. Intensives include a completely immersive jazz experience that incorporates visits to major New York City jazz venues, including clubs, historical sites, and visits...

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$1,095

88 sessions

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DJ Certification

Scratch DJ Academy @ 153 W 27th St, New York, NY

Learn the essential techniques for becoming a working DJ Producer with the comprehensive DJ Certification Program at Scratch DJ Academy. Develop mixing, scratching, and production skills through 8 levels of curriculum and graduate with a certification and plaque at the end. Join a collaborative setting with small class sizes and start your journey toward becoming a professional DJ today.

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$4,999

48 sessions

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Spring Jazz Intensives

New York Jazz Academy @ 15 W 39 St, New York, NY

Experience the vibrant world of jazz in the heart of New York City with immersive music camps that offer practical playing experience, visits to iconic venues, and interaction with influential players. Elevate your understanding of harmony and gain invaluable insight into jazz styles in these popular intensives for musicians of all ages.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$1,395

5 sessions

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Guitar Basics in 4 Weeks

New York Guitar Academy @ 1239 Broadway , New York, NY

Learn the fundamental and basics of guitar in 4-weeks. After 4 weeks you will know how to properly hold your guitar, properly strum with a pick, tune your guitar and understand how to read chord chart diagrams and tablature music notation. Techniques and curriculum taught through NYGA's own blend of popular general/rock style songs.New York Guitar Academy provides Guitars (Electric and Acoustic) for all students to use during all of their active...

(16) Beginner 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Bass I: Bass Guitar for Absolute Beginners

New York City Guitar School @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY

Bring the funk! This class will introduce fundamental concepts of the bass. Learn the habits of a superior bass player and master the basic techniques and understanding to prepare for further study in the bass. This class will focus on developing a strong left and right hand technique, learning bass lines to classic and modern popular music, and understanding the fretboard on the bass guitar. The class will also help students gain insight as to...

(60) Beginner 18 and older
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$375

10 sessions

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Finding Puccini's Music Box

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Scholars have long sought the source for two major themes in Madama Butterfly. One is associated with Butterfly herself and the second with her patrimony. The assumption has been that Puccini, attempting to achieve exotic authenticity, based these themes on Japanese melodies. But Professor W. Anthony Sheppard has discovered a different theory: Puccini's source for these themes was a Swiss-made music box playing Chinese tunes. Evidence indicates...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$228

6 sessions

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Introduction to the Arts: Group Piano

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Group Piano — Learn a Song in an Hour Get introduced to the basics of piano playing. You’ll be able to play “Happy Birthday,” by the conclusion of the class. 6 pm: This special introductory class. 7:30-9:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our studios, participate in a demonstration and get help selecting the perfect class. Click here to R.S.V.P.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to the Arts: Sing the Songbook

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Sing the Songbook — Broadway Show Favorites Sing Broadway songs in an informal atmosphere. No experience necessary, only a love for music and an enthusiastic voice! 6 pm: Take one of our special $20 introductory classes in fine art & design, ceramics, jewelry, music or dance. 7:30-9:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our studios, participate in a demonstration and get help selecting the perfect class. Click here to R.S.V.P.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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Jazz Keyboard (Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expand upon the fundamentals of jazz keyboard. The Advanced course picks up where the intermediate course left off. New topics will include advanced jazz scales, “upper-structure” chords and harmonic alterations, chord substitutions, and advanced rhythmic concepts. Students will delve into the compositions of legendary jazz musicians such as Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter. Class size is limited to three students to maximize individual attention...

(1070) Advanced 18 and older
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$265

7 sessions

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Audio Storytelling: Podcasts and Soundscapes

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Give your eyes a break and try non-fiction audio. Audio storytelling can take on different exciting formats, from journalism to documentary, and podcasts to experimental collage.  Add to your foundation of audio production and post-production skills to make your own imageless story by planning, recording and editing aural material such as interviews, field recordings and sound effects. This is a Production workshop at the Extensions level...

(237) Intermediate 18 and older
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$325

4 sessions

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Behind the Mix of a Hit Song

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

How does a song like Kesha’s “Woman” become the track, Kesha: “Woman?” What goes into the process of building a fully-produced pop music megahit? How does a sophisticated studio production transfer to live performance, whether in a small club or sold-out arena? Find out from Kesha’s own musical director, David Cook, as he pulls back the curtain on the production process in this all-new class in our all-new tech lab. David will bring...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Sing the Songbook

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Love the American popular songbook and all that 92Y’s beloved Lyrics & Lyricistsconcert series celebrates? Join the L&L-themed vocal class, created to echo our 2018-19 L&L season, and prepare to sing your heart out! (No experience necessary!) Past lyricists covered include George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, etc.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$185

6 sessions

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Everybody Can Sing® Workshop Part II

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Take your singing to the next stage in this fun group class. Sing solos, duets and ensemble pieces and continue to improve your vocal technique. Although not required, it is recommended that registrants take Everybody Can Sing before taking level II.

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
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$225

6 sessions

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Brahms at the Piano, Part II

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Among the very last musical works composed by Johannes Brahms are exquisite pieces for piano solo. This lecture, the second of two this season in coordination with Garrick Ohlsson’s Complete Brahms series, explores examples from Brahms' late piano music, pieces that Brahms often gave non-descript names such as Intermezzo or Romance—names that reflect their accessibility, but intentionally belie their intimate beauty and deceptively complex ...

(1070) Advanced 18 and older
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General Beginner Guitar Level 2 (Manhattan)

New York Guitar Academy @ 1239 Broadway , New York, NY

The General/Rock Guitar for Complete Beginners course will teach you how to play guitar through playing songs. The level 2 course are for students who want continue or join up already knowing the basics. The level 2 classes continue with the same learning method. You will learn more advanced picking and strumming patterns as well as power chords, barre chords. We have plenty of guitars at our studios for students to use in class so no...

(16) Beginner 18 and older
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$250

8 sessions

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