Private Music Lessons

Private lessons are the heart of the NMS music education program. We offer:

  • Personalized instruction on more than 30 instruments (see list below)
  • A program of study tailored to your individual needs and learning pace
  • Lessons for children and adults at any skill level
  • Faculty members who are exceptionally qualified as both musicians and educators

How to Register for Private Lessons

For currently enrolled students
If you are currently enrolled in private lessons, an ensemble or most dance and music classes, you will be automatically re-enrolled for Spring semester. You do not need to re-register for Spring semester.

For returning students
If you, or an immediate family member, enrolled at NMS anytime since June 2010, you already have an online account. Do NOT create a new account. If you do not know your login information, contact the school at registration@neighborhoodmusicschool.org or 203-624-5189.

  • Log in to your account. 
  • Select “View Courses” and then select “Private Lessons.”
  • Select “Re-Enrollment” for the location you are interested in and choose your instrument.

For new students

Mary Bloom, head of music education
203-624-5189 x 16 or mbloom@neighborhoodmusicschool.org

Instruments Offered

Audubon Street, New Haven

Keyboard Strings Winds Brass Percussion Voice
harpsichord

jazz piano

piano*

pipe organ

rock piano

 		 banjo

cello*

double bass

guitar* (classical, acoustic,
electric
& bass)

harp

mandolin

viola*

viola da gamba

violin*		 bassoon

clarinet*

flute*

harmonica

oboe

piccolo*

recorder*

saxophone*		 baritone*

cornet

euphonium*

French horn*

trombone*

trumpet*

tuba*		 Afro-Caribbean drums

drum set

mallet instruments

steel pans

symphonic percussion

timpani		 classical song*

jazz

opera*

pop

show tunes*

Also: composition, improvisation, songwriting and theory/ear-training

For instruments listed with an asterisk (*), instruction is also offered at our Guilford branch. For more information, contact Laura Melillo at 203-453-0104 or 203-624-5189 x 14 or lmelillo@neighborhoodmusicschool.org.

NMS also offers private lessons in piano and violin at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater New Haven in Woodbridge. Registration is through NMS. Contact the NMS Placement Office at 203-624-5189 for more information.

Fall 2011 JCC Schedule

Tuesdays: Piano with Yelena Gerovich (12 noon – 8 pm)
Wednesdays: Violin with Viara Albonetti (2 pm – 8 pm)

Studio Workshops

Many NMS faculty members supplement the curriculum of their weekly lessons with studio workshops. Typically, two to four sessions are held during each semester. Students perform in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere; investigate the literature of their chosen instrument; develop sight reading skills and enjoy the encouragement and inspiration of their fellow students. Times are scheduled by individual teachers.

Fall 2011 Fees

Individual Instruction Rates

Single Trial Lesson (30 minutes) $39.75
Full Semester (Based on 17 weeks)
30-minute lesson $675.75 per semester ($39.75 per lesson)
45-minute lesson $943.50 per semester ($55.50 per lesson)
60-minute lesson $1,173.00 per semester ($69 per lesson)
90-minute lesson $1,657.50 per semester ($97.50 per lesson)

  • Private lesson tuition is for the full semester. Lesson fees are based on length, frequency and number of sessions and will be pro-rated as appropriate for those who start late after the semester has already begun.

Studio Workshop Rates

Rates range from $25 - $100 per semester, depending on length, frequency and accompanying needs.

Included in the cost of your NMS private lessons:
 

  • Performance opportunities: studio, department and school-wide recitals; play-ins and sing-alongs; community performances
  • Work with professional accompanists
  • Practice auditions with critiques from certified judges
  • Access to practice rooms and performance spaces
  • Awards & competitions: Merit, Performance, Jazz and Ensemble Awards and Concerto Competition
  • Discounts on dance classes, select music classes, ensembles and more. Learn more about discounts.