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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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Blues Guitar Weekly Workshop

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

Covering styles from acoustic country and folk Blues to electric Chicago Blues, we’ll explore the various techniques such as slide guitar, open tunings, minor pentatonic scale, as well as different blues forms and blues-based material. If you have some background in guitar but have little or no blues/jazz experience, this is the class for you!

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$199

7 sessions

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How to Read Music II

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

For those with a basic knowledge of reading music and theory, this class will review and build a firm understanding of music notation and comprehension. This class will help you understand not only your own musical line, but also how all of the components work together to create a harmonious whole.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$210

6 sessions

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Composing in Motion

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

This 6-session course is designed as a movement laboratory for anyone curious and interested in letting the body lead creative play and artistic expression. It invites participants to explore ways to compose in dance, using bodies in space with shape, time, and motion. No previous experience is necessary.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$120

6 sessions

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Group Cello (Continuing Beginner)

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

Continue learning cello playing in a fun and supportive group setting! This class is designed for adult students who have already taken the beginning cello class. Students will continue their work on the basics of cello playing, focusing on posture, a good bow hold and bow control, and intonation. Students will learn pieces together as a group, developing their understanding of note-reading and musical terms. All music will be handed out by the...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Beethoven’s “Archduke” Piano Trio, Op. 97

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

Come explore Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97, one of the most beloved trios ever composed! It is usually referred to as the Archduke Trio, because it was dedicated to Archduke Rudolph of Austria, the youngest child of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor. Rudolf was an avid amateur pianist, as well as a loyal patron, friend, and student of Beethoven. Come explore this timeless, brilliant work, and then hear it performed live...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Beethoven's Grosse Fuge in B-flat Major, Op. 133

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

Originally composed as the last movement of his String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat Major, Op. 130, Beethoven agreed to his publisher’s request to write a new finale for the quartet and publish the “great fuge” separately. Upon publication, the Grosse Fuge was initially panned by critics as “incomprehensible,” but gradually over time has been embraced as one Beethoven’s most extraordinary creations. Join us as we explore this work...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Louis Armstrong Sings

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

The brilliant, innovative recordings that Louis Armstrong made between 1926 and 1928 with the studio bands the Hot Five and the Hot Seven set the template for jazz as a soloist’s art. This lecture focuses on less-discussed aspects of Armstrong’s genius via selected recordings ranging from his 1920s scatting on “Heebie Jeebies” and the reimagining of standards such as “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love” to the remarkably soulful and...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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The Unanswered Question

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

Full Course Name: The Unanswered Question: Exploring Bernstein's Norton Lectures Leonard Bernstein gave six brilliant lectures at Harvard University in 1973, which he titled “The Unanswered Question.” His purpose was two-fold: first, to explore the evolution of sound, meaning and form in music; and then to confront the fundamental musical crisis of the 20th Century, tonality—music that’s rooted in a key or tonal center—versus atonality—music...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Ukulele Slow Jam

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

The Uke Slow Jam is an opportunity for Ukulele players to practice playing songs slowly.  Led by a facilitator who will call out changes and adjust the tempos of the song so that everyone feels comfortable playing along and keeping up. Lyric sheets with chords will be provided. Singing is encouraged! Many of the songs will be simple 2, 3 or 4 chord songs. For the last half hour of the jam songs with more chords will be included. Important:...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Camp 1: Let’s Be A Singer-Songwriter (Ages 10 - 15)

Willan Academy of Music @ 2067 Broadway, New York, NY

This week long summer day camp will help aspiring young musicians to become a singer-songwriter on guitar. Participants will have 3 different workshops throughout the camp. In addition to guitar workshops to improve his/her techniques and music theories, participants will have singing workshops to learn how to singing skills.  Furthermore, song writing workshops will help them understanding how to express their...

(1) All levels 10 - 15 years old
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$625

5 sessions

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Camp 1: Let’s Be A Singer-Songwriter (Ages 7 - 9)

Willan Academy of Music @ 2067 Broadway, New York, NY

This week long summer day camp will help aspiring young musicians to become a singer-songwriter on guitar. Participants will have 3 different workshops throughout the camp. In addition to guitar workshops to improve his/her techniques and music theories, participants will have singing workshops to learn how to singing skills.  Furthermore, song writing workshops will help them understanding how to express their...

(1) All levels 7 - 9 years old
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$625

5 sessions

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Bagpipes: Traditional Irish Music on the Piob Mhor

Irish Arts Center @ 500 W 52nd St, New York, NY

A class in traditional Irish piping on the practice chanter. Also open to those with a full set. Tutoring to advanced players.  Important note about instrument: Instructor Tom Downes recommends a standard polypenco practice chanter from John Nisbet, Pipers Cove and can FedEx it in one day. Please contact Coursehorse for details. Note:  We list the non-member price for our classes. If you are a member, please contact CourseHorse...

(51) All levels 18 and older
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$165

8 sessions

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YMCA Singers Forum

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Enjoy singing in the shower? Looking for a place to practice new material for professional singing? For the novice or seasoned performer, Singers Forum is a friendly and supportive environment for anyone who loves to sing. Classes include group songs and warm-ups as well as individual vocal coaching.  Developing confidence is the most essential part of a singers' success. Singers Forum is a low pressure and fun way to find this confidence...

(30) All levels 18 and older
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$345

6 sessions

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EC Music "S"sentials Workshop

S Factor New York @ 235 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Created by longtime S Factor NY Teacher & "music whisperer" Meg Louise, the Music "S"sentials Workshop is an exploration of the essential connection between music, feminine movement and emotion. Meg will inspire you with her love and knowledge of all things S, and her musical background including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music. This stunning six-hour intensive gives you a deeper understanding of the magic of music and how it seduces...

(1) All levels 17 and older
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$330

2 sessions

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Ukulele (Beginner)

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

Discover the joy of playing the ukulele with this beginner-friendly course at 92nd Street Y. From learning basic chords to strumming and fingerpicking, you'll be strumming your favorite songs in no time. Join us and bring your own ukulele to get started on your musical journey!

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$375

11 sessions

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Clinical Improvisation

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Creative improvisation enables one to harness the emotional, aesthetic, organizing, and communicative powers of music. During this workshop, practical musical resources will be introduced through experiential music-making activities with a focus on interaction and instrumental, vocal, physical, verbal, and emotional goal-directed improvisation. Dr. Turry will demonstrate how to improvise compositionally, creating melodic phrases, rhythmic patterns,...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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Piano (Beginner)

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

Discover the joy of playing piano in a supportive group setting. Learn proper hand position, reading music, scales, and fingerings while bonding with fellow musicians. Experience the camaraderie and individualized attention that will enhance your musical journey.

(1061) Beginner 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$670

20 sessions

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Dynamic Ear Training for the Contemporary Musician 1

New York Jazz Workshop @ 149 W 46th St, New York, NY

This course is designed to develop our musical perception skills to function at the same level as our instrumental and vocal abilities, thereby achieving a more balanced, dynamic musicianship.  Staple musical elements include: melodic and harmonic intervals, modes and scales, triad and seventh arpeggios and chords, chord progressions and core voiceleading principles. Using comprehensive handouts with companion audio files, a strong emphasis...

(18) Beginner 18 and older
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$295

10 sessions

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Hand Dance - The Art and Spirit of Drumming

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Explore how drumming stimulates the mind, body, and spirit, activates creative expression, and supports wholeness and well-being. In this workshop, we will learn transformational drumming based on ancient and contemporary understandings of the positive and restorative effects of rhythmic music and harmonic resonance.  We’ll expand our understanding of world music rhythm patterns of the djembe, conga, ashiko, dundun, bells, and rattles, for...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Rhythm & Flow: Musicianship for Sound Practitioners

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Improve your ability to listen by developing musical skills and vocabulary under the masterful guidance of Chris Cherney, an award-winning educator and composer. Chris creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which we demystify scales, chords, and intervals, as well as read and improvise music. You will learn a holistic and integrative approach that unifies the intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of music. Each class will explore:...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$140

4 sessions

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