Brooklyn · Piano, violin, cello and voice
A life in music begins here.
Thoughtful classical teaching for children, adults, and returning musicians.
Four instruments, taught one-to-one.
Children from age five and adults at any age, including anyone coming back after years away.
Piano
Ages 5 and up. Many of our piano students are adults starting for the first time.
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Violin
Ages 5 and up. Beginners and players rebuilding confidence.
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Cello
Ages 7 and up. Cellists join ensemble work once they read with confidence.
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Classical voice
Ages 12 and up. A good fit for choir singers who want to sing solo.
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Which lesson should you start with?
Answer four short questions and we’ll suggest a first lesson. It takes about a minute.
What the first term looks like.
First lesson
Free, and half an hour long. You talk about goals and play or sing something, even a scale.
Twelve weeks of lessons
One-to-one, planned around you. Most of each lesson goes on music you chose.
End of term
An optional slot in the informal recital. Exams only if you want them.
A small studio, dedicated teachers.
Amara Okafor
Piano
Helps beginners of every age, and adults returning after years away, feel at home at the keyboard.
Daniel Cho
Violin
Runs the school’s Saturday beginner string group and teaches violin from age five.
Priya Raman
Cello, Classical voice
Teaches cello and classical voice, and accompanies many of the school’s recitals.
Featured recital
An evening of firsts
Students of every age share a piece they have performed for the first time this term.
7:00 pm
ET (New York)
The Recital Room, Étude Studio
Practical answers.
What happens in an introductory lesson?
It's free and lasts 30 minutes. You meet a teacher, talk about goals, try some simple playing or singing, and agree what to work on next. It is not an audition.
Do I need my own instrument?
Not for the introductory lesson. Afterwards we can advise on renting or buying, including the right size for younger players.
How young can children start?
Piano and violin from about age five, cello from seven and classical voice from twelve. Every child is different, so we are happy to talk it through.
Is it too late to start as an adult?
Not at all. Many of our students are adults learning for the first time or returning after years away.
How does booking work?
Use the booking form to tell us your preferences. We will contact you to confirm a time, so sending the form is a request rather than a confirmed booking.
Do students have to take exams?
No. If you’d like that structure, we prepare students for ABRSM and RCM graded exams, and your teacher will help you decide whether they suit your goals.
Start with one free lesson.
The first lesson is free and lasts half an hour.