An Upper East Side conservatory where children take private instrument lessons with professional concert musicians, plus theory and group classes. Students get chances to perform in recitals at well-known Manhattan venues.
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| Monday | 1 PM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 1 PM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 1 PM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 1 PM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | 9 AM – 3 PM |
Year-round registration
Lesson packages (8 or 16 weeks); $80 annual fee; $50 refundable trial deposit
Open Mon–Fri, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
Lesson packages (8 or 16 weeks); $80 annual fee; $50 refundable trial deposit
Sunday: 9 AM–3 PM · Monday: 1 PM–7 PM · Tuesday: 1 PM–7 PM · Wednesday: 1 PM–7 PM · Thursday: 1 PM–7 PM · Friday: 1 PM–7 PM. Year-round registration
321 E 69th St, 10021, in Lenox Hill, Manhattan.
Yes. New York Conservatory of Music is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by New York Conservatory of Music: nyconservatoryofmusic.org, or call (212) 717-9590.
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