All Instruments, All Ages, All Experience Levels
Start the new year with music! To register for a trial lesson, 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 School matches each student to a teacher whose approach and experience fit their learning style, genre interests and musical goals. No audition or experience is required to begin private music lessons.
Private Lesson Offerings
For guidance in finding an instructor or to register for a trial lesson, call the registration desk at 718-622-3300.
Why the Community Music School?
Personalized Weekly Lessons
Learning to play an instrument or sing is a deeply personal process. At BKCM, our faculty members start from your musical goals and interests, creating an individualized curriculum and practice routine that’s tailored to you or your family member.
World-Class Faculty
Our faculty is made up of some of the best musicians in New York, from Next Jazz Legacy award-winners to touring artists who’ve backed up Grammy winners and major Broadway musicals. Whatever genre you want to learn, we’ve got experts on hand.
Performance Opportunities
At CMS, recitals and our annual Performathon are an integral part of the private lesson experience. All CMS Students are invited to participate and gain valuable, confidence-building performance experience in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
Growth Reports
Each week, your private lesson teacher will set short- and long-term goals and practice suggestions to match your age, level and experience. Near the end of each year or term, your teacher assess your growth in four different areas – musical skills, repertoire, growth and practice, and participation – to help you meet your musical goals.
Private lesson students also receive a 50% tuition discount on CMS group classes and ensembles. Explore our options below.
2026-27 Tuition & Financial Aid
16-WEEK SEMESTER*
30-minute lessons: $1,792
45-minute lessons: $2,064
60-minute lessons: $2,372
32-WEEK ANNUAL*
30-minute lessons: $3,584
45-minute lessons: $4,128
60-minute lessons: $4,744
* 16-week single-semester lessons are only open to students 18 and up.
Enrolled private lesson students get a significant discount on group classes and ensembles.
Fees: There is a $55 Registration Fee charged once per family per school year upon registration. Students who choose to enroll using one of our automatic payment plan options must provide a valid credit card for all scheduled installment payments, and pay a $55 Payment Plan Fee, charged once per school year, per family.
Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To learn more and apply, visit the link below.