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A neighborhood music school since 1964 offering early childhood classes, private lessons, group classes and ensembles, in person and online.
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Fall, spring and summer terms
$30 trial 30-minute private lesson; class tuition varies
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All ages.
$30 trial 30-minute private lesson; class tuition varies
Fall, spring and summer terms
323 W 108th St, 10025, in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Bloomingdale School of Music is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Bloomingdale School of Music: bsmny.org, or call (212) 663-6021.
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