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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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A History of Piano Etudes with Jenny Lin

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

Join master concert pianist Jenny Lin and guest artists for an illuminating journey through the history of the piano étude—one of the most popular musical compositions in keyboard literature from J.S. Bach to Philip Glass. Through live performances, illustrated lectures, presentations and discussions, the dynamic Ms. Lin and her special guests explore the concept of keyboard virtuosity and investigate the social, cultural and historical influences...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$125

3 sessions

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Masterworks of Chamber Music: In Classroom & In Concert

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

This unique course explores specific masterworks in preparation for hearing those same works performed by world-class artists in the 92Y's Kaufmann Concert Hall this season. We look at the works at a broad range of composers—Brahms, Mozart, Haydn, Chopin, Schubert, Schumann, Debussy, Poulenc, Kurt Weill, Thomas Ades—through an in-depth musical, biographical and historical lens. The class sessions are complete unto themselves, so the student...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$388

11 sessions

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Jazz Workshop

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

Expertly led by renowned jazz educator Ed MacEachen, this virtual workshop guides musicians of different levels to hone their improvisational skills and learn new tunes in a relaxed environment! Some music reading capabilities is a must. Bassists, guitarists and pianists should be able to read chord symbols at a minimum and others should be passable readers. The course aims to teach the modes of the major and harmonic minor scales and how they apply...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$305

8 sessions

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Harmony Singing with Val Mindel and Emily Miller

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

This will be harmony intensive, which means we'll roll along the basics and onto some of the harmony challenges one faces in singing duets and trios in American old-time, country and bluegrass music. Blend and buzz will be the theme of the afternoon. In addition, thanks to Emily's long expertise as lead singer with The Sweetback Sister, participants will look what's involved in putting across a lead in a honky-tonk song. Mostly, we'll sing non-stop!...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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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...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginning Harmony and Building Strength

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, we will explore the foundations of vocal harmony by learning polyphonic vocal music from a variety of traditions. Our repertoire will include songs from American folk traditions (including gospel, country and shapenote) as well as more contemporary English-language songs (the Beach Boys) and songs from other countries (including Georgia, Greece and Ukraine). While this class will be mostly singing, we will spend some time learning...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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$187

6 sessions

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Old-Time Harmony Singing

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Using the Carter Family as a jumping off place, we will work with simple three part harmony in this beautiful style. Finding harmony lines that sometimes weave around the melody, sometimes cross or create unisons, students will develop a better ability to hear and find parts, as well as learn what gives these harmonies their particular old-time country sound, and power. No experience needed, just the desire to SING.

(41) All levels 15 and older
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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...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$228

6 sessions

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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.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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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.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Mandolin 1 and 2 Combined Extension Class

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Mandolin 1 and 2 Combined Extension Class with Ben Engel This extension class builds upon both Mandolin 1 and 2, gathering together a roomful of mandolins! In two two-hour sessions, we'll review familiar tunes, learn new ones, and jam together.  This is a chance to keep gathering and practicing for those who have been taking classes this spring, as well as an opportunity for those with some experience playing mandolin to jump aboard! ...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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$128

2 sessions

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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...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$265

7 sessions

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Voice Lessons (Private)

City Music Schools @ 412 W 42nd St, New York, NY

Discover the power of your voice and unlock your musical potential with expert private instruction at City Music Schools.

(37) All levels 6 and older
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Hip Hop Improv Workshop

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

The Hip Hop Drop-in will teach you how to hone your point of view until it's sharper than a sword. You'll learn to stay fluid and flexible in your scenes/songs. And you'll learn to share verses, trade lines, and the general give-and-take that makes audiences' jaws drop. And listening, oh my god listening. So important. NYC Improvisors! Do you ever get that not-so-fresh feeling? Ever feel like you're off your game? Want to switch it up and use parts...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Stage Performance with Kerri Lowe

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Been working on your instrument, but haven't stepped on stage yet? Started writing songs and going to open mics, but want to feel more confident? Ready to put together a full set and book shows? Stage Performance is a new 4-week class at Jalopy for the beginner to intermediate musician that wants to feel more confident on stage. We will cover how to warm-up and reduce stage fright, the best way to rehearse, how to connect with the audience, and...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
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$125

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...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 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 ...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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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.

(1061) 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.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$225

6 sessions

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FREE Workshop: Intro to Guitar for Beginners

New York City Guitar School @ 78 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the very basics of guitar playing for TOTAL, ABSOLUTE and COMPLETE beginners in this free beginners guitar workshop meetup at NYC Guitar School. We provide guitars during the workshop too! After this meetup you will know your first chords, how to hold and strum a guitar, how to identify strings and fingers, how to read chord charts...and you will be PLAYING YOUR FIRST SONG! Your super friendly teacher, will show you: How to find your way around...

(60) Beginner 18 and older
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