Class Term: Fall
Community Music School Private Music Lessons
SPRING SPECIAL: Trial lessons in all instruments are 25% off until April 30! To register, call the registration desk today at 718-622-3300. Private music lessons are a core learning experience at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, available for every major instrument including voice. Drawing from a diverse faculty of world-class musicians and educators, our Community Music…
Music Lessons
Lessons at BKCM provide opportunities for students of all abilities to increase music skills on multiple instruments, make music with musicians and students from across the 5 boroughs and participate in conservatory recitals and public performances. Students choose one instrument that they would like to learn from the following: Piano, Guitar and Voice. BKCM is…
Beginner Guitar for Adults
Description Open to students who are completely new to the guitar or have had minimal prior experience, this small group class gives students helpful resources to learn simple chords and melodies at a relaxed pace. Students learn how to coordinate their hands and finger and switch from one chord to the next in rhythm while…
Composition Club
This class will ignite students’ imaginations while exploring concepts such as theme, variation, song-form and orchestration. Students interact with online notation software to edit their own scores, and are encouraged to experiment and compose at home. No prior experience in composition is necessary for this class, but it is required that students have experience playing…
Jazz Lab (Adults)
Description Adult musicians with intermediate to advanced skills on their instrument have the opportunity to collaborate, improvise, rehearse and develop confidence in their jazz playing. Coached by professional jazz musicians, students work with classic jazz repertoire, highlighting blues forms and standards from the Great American Songbook while digging deep into the world of improvisation. Our…
Beginner Piano For Adults
Description This class is open to students who are either completely new to the piano or have limited prior experience. In a relaxed, small-group setting, students orient their fingers on the keyboard and explore notation, pitch and rhythm. Students learn how to coordinate their fingers in time, while learning chords and familiar melodies. Instructors advise…
Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale
Registration Information Auditions are required to join BCC. Please email Conrad Chu at conrad.chu@bkcm.org to schedule a time. Auditions will be held by appointment only. Please call 718-622-3300 to speak to one of our registrars who will guide you through the registration process and answer any questions you might have. Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To…
Guitar Ensemble
Description Multiple guitars create a unique sonic experience when they combine harmony, melody and rhythm. This ensemble will improve students’ sight-reading, chord knowledge and technique. Students read standard notation and explore a diverse repertoire including classical, pop and jazz selections. Guitarists who are ready for a group experience learn valuable ensemble skills such as blend,…
Instrument Adventures
Description In this primer for our group instrumental classes, students explore music from around the world and experience a range of instruments from the winds, brass, strings and percussion families. Through hands-on demonstrations and visits from guest musicians, students learn how instruments work. Students are introduced to the piano, violin and guitar throughout the year,…
Intro to Singing For Adults
Description Learn about the voice and basics of singing, in a relaxed group setting. Designed to help students discover vocal technique through warm-up exercises and guided meditations that bring an awareness to the body in preparation for singing. This class will expand both singing and speaking voices through connection of mind, body and emotion. The…