Why NMS?
Community: The Neighborhood Difference
Walk through the doors of Neighborhood Music School, and you’ll sense something special. In our hallways, studios, and performance spaces, you can’t help but feel the unique brand of energy and excitement that’s generated when people come together to share artistic experiences … the sounds of music, laughter, and creativity are everywhere.
NMS was founded on a principle of inclusivity. Today, that translates into a heavy dose of integration, allowing for rich interactions among students of all ages, abilities and interests. Informal jam sessions, multi-genre play-ins, a wide range of workshops, mixed skill-level recitals, and even the hallway discussions among students, family members and faculty are all evidence of the engagement and integration of the community. Faculty and staff are a part of the community too — many of them NMS students themselves.
Quality: Exceptional Faculty and Instruction
The talented faculty at NMS are practicing artists and experienced educators, many of whom have been at Neighborhood Music School for 10 years or more. They are dedicated to their students and the community at NMS and recognized for their ability to inspire, to motivate, to support and to challenge their students. Most faculty also have active performing careers and credentials that include affiliations with almost all of the leading conservatory and graduate institutions, performances at major venues all over the US and abroad, and engagements and appointments with noted philharmonics, symphonies, ensembles and dance troupes.
Passion
At NMS, we believe in the power of the arts in improving the quality and enjoyment of life. We know that involvement in the arts has been shown to improve cognitive ability, critical thinking, social and psychological development, creativity and concentration. But we also live and breathe it every day. There is an energy and excitement here that makes learning fun, whatever your skill level and a variety of ways to explore your passion. We encourage you to come give it a try!
