CMS Summer Lesson Registration and Information
Summer Private Lesson registration will open in April 2026.
Summer Session: July 1 – August 28
Summer private lessons are available for every major instrument including voice! Drawing from a diverse faculty of world-class musicians and educators, we match each student to a teacher whose approach and experience fit their learning style. Our teachers work with each student and create an individualized curriculum based on students’ goals and interests. Summer lessons are available for ages 6 and up and no audition or experience is required to begin lessons.*
Current BKCM Suzuki Program Students: Please see the Suzuki Summer Lessons page.
How to Register
Registration for summer 2026 private lessons will open in April 2026. To register for fall or spring private lessons in any instrument, call 718-622-3300 now.
You can choose to take 30-minute, 45-minute or 60-minute lessons. Summer 2026 lesson rates will be announced soon.
$50 Registration Fee – The registration fee is an administrative fee charged once per family per school year upon registration. There are no payment plan options available in the summer term.
*Discounts are per student and can only be applied during the summer term. Discount only applies to lessons purchased in bundles of five or more at a time
Bundles of 5 or more lessons are subject to teachers’ availability.
Summer Private Lesson Policies
- There are no credits or refunds for private lessons, camps or summer programs. Students may reschedule private lessons until June 30th at 4:30pm, pending availability.
- There are no makeup lessons available for summer private lessons.
- Community Music School summer private lesson students must register for a minimum of 2 lessons.
Financial Aid
The deadline to apply for financial aid for current BKCM students is April 1st. Here is the application to apply for financial aid.
*Financial aid students are not eligible for summer lesson discounts.
**There is no private lesson financial aid available for new students in the summer term.
Summer Hours
- Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm