# Music for kids in Manhattan (58) > 58 music programs for kids in Manhattan, 5 free. Early music, instruments, choirs. Includes Bloomingdale School of Music and Greenwich House Music School. URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/music/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/) / Music ## Music for kids in Manhattan 58 music programs for kids in Manhattan, 5 free. Early music, instruments, choirs. Includes Bloomingdale School of Music and Greenwich House Music School. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=music&boro=Manhattan) 5 free 53 indoor ### Other boroughs [Music in Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/music/) · [Music in Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/music/) · [Music in the Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/music/) · [Music in Staten Island](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/music/) · [All music in NYC](https://littlegotham.com/category/music/) ### By neighborhood [Upper West Side 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-west-side/) · [Lincoln Square 6 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lincoln-square/) · [Upper East Side 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-east-side/) · [Columbus Circle 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-columbus-circle/) · [Greenwich Village 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-greenwich-village/) · [Morningside Heights 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-morningside-heights/) · [Harlem 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-harlem/) · [West Village 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-west-village/) · [Midtown 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown/) · [Chelsea 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-chelsea/) · [Tribeca 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-tribeca/) · [Financial District 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-financial-district/) · [East Village 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-village/) · [Hell's Kitchen 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hell-s-kitchen/) · [East Harlem 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-harlem/) · [Carnegie Hill 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-carnegie-hill/) · [Flatiron 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-flatiron/) · [Hamilton Heights 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hamilton-heights/) · [Lenox Hill 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lenox-hill/) · [Union Square 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-union-square/) · [Inwood 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-inwood/) · [Kips Bay 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-kips-bay/) [Bloomingdale School of Music](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bloomingdale-school-of-music/): Upper West Side $30 A neighborhood music school since 1964 offering early childhood classes, private lessons, group classes and ensembles, in person and online. All ages Indoor [Greenwich House Music School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenwich-house-music-school/): West Village Price on site Greenwich House The West Village s oldest community music school offers early-childhood music and art classes for kids up to six, private lessons on piano, guitar, strings, voice, drums and more from age four, and children s ballet. Students perform in the school s own concert hall. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor [Kaufman Music Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/kaufman-music-center/): Upper West Side Price on site A music hub near Lincoln Center that houses the Lucy Moses School community arts classes, the Special Music School, and Merkin Hall. Families come for early childhood classes, lessons and kid-friendly concerts. Ages 1–17 Indoor [City Sounds Music Together – Greenwich House Music School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/city-sounds-music-together-greenwich-house-music-school/): West Village Price on site City Sounds Music Together City Sounds runs Tuesday-morning Music Together classes inside Greenwich House Music School, giving babies and toddlers a musical start with their caregivers. Ages 0–5 Tue Indoor [City Sounds Music Together – West Village Nursery School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/city-sounds-music-together-west-village-nursery-school/): West Village $460 City Sounds Music Together An after-school Music Together class at a West Village nursery school where young kids and their grown-ups sing, move and play instruments together. Ages 0–5 Mon Indoor [Guitar Center Lessons – Union Square](https://littlegotham.com/activity/guitar-center-lessons-union-square/): Union Square Price on site Guitar Center The Union Square Guitar Center has lesson studios where kids and teens take one-on-one lessons in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice or DJ skills. Instructors tailor each lesson to the student s goals and level. Ages 7–17 Daily Indoor [Lincoln Center Kids & Family Programs](https://littlegotham.com/activity/lincoln-center-kids-family-programs/): Lincoln Square Price on site Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts A season-long lineup of kid-oriented concerts, dance, theater and hands-on workshops across the Lincoln Center campus. Offerings include sensory-friendly shows and programs from resident groups like the Philharmonic and NYC Ballet. All ages Indoor [Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/lucy-moses-school-at-kaufman-music-center/): Upper West Side Price on site Kaufman Music Center Kaufman Music Center s community school offers music, dance and theater classes and private lessons for kids at every level, starting with early childhood music. Ages 1–17 Indoor [Music Together in the City – Madison Square Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/music-together-in-the-city-madison-square-park/): Flatiron Kids $466 Music Together in the City An open-air Music Together class held near Madison Square Park where babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and shake instruments alongside their grown-ups. Families take home a song collection to keep the music going between classes. Ages 0–5 Mon Outdoor [Music Together in the City – Pier 26 Tribeca](https://littlegotham.com/activity/music-together-in-the-city-pier-26-tribeca/): Tribeca $382 Music Together in the City A late-afternoon Music Together class on the Hudson River Greenway where families sing, clap and play instruments by the water. Kids from infancy to preschool take part with a caregiver. Ages 0–5 Wed Outdoor [Music Together in the City – Washington Square Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/music-together-in-the-city-washington-square-park/): Greenwich Village $382 Music Together in the City Parents and young children gather outdoors in Washington Square Park for a weekly Music Together session of songs, rhythm play and movement. The mixed-age format lets siblings join the same class. Ages 0–5 Fri Outdoor [New York Conservatory of Music](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-conservatory-of-music/): Lenox Hill Price on site 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. Ages 5–17 Mon–Fri, Sun Indoor [Diller-Quaile School of Music](https://littlegotham.com/activity/diller-quaile-school-of-music/): Carnegie Hill Price on site A long-running music school known for early childhood classes for babies and preschoolers, plus instrument and voice lessons for older kids through high school. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor [Katie s Corner - Kids Music Classes](https://littlegotham.com/activity/katie-s-corner-kids-music-classes/): Upper West Side $37 Katie Dwyer Music Sing-along music classes led by children s songwriter Katie Dwyer, mixing original songs, instruments, movement and simple sign language. Separate sessions serve non-walking babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Ages 0–5 Mon–Wed Outdoor [Manhattan School of Music Precollege](https://littlegotham.com/activity/manhattan-school-of-music-precollege/): Morningside Heights Price on site Manhattan School of Music Talented young musicians audition into this Saturday program in Morningside Heights, where they get weekly private lessons plus theory, ear training, composition, orchestra and chorus. Students choose a classical or jazz track. Ages 8–17 Indoor [School of Rock Manhattan (Upper East Side)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/school-of-rock-manhattan-upper-east-side/): Upper East Side Price on site School of Rock A performance-focused music school where kids learn guitar, bass, drums, keys or vocals and then rehearse songs together as a band. Students work toward live shows at real venues, with younger beginners starting in introductory programs. Ages 6–17 Daily Indoor [Third Street Music School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/third-street-music-school/): East Village Price on site One of the country s oldest community music schools, Third Street offers East Village kids early-childhood classes, private lessons, youth orchestras and dance. Adaptive lessons and music therapy make it welcoming for children with different learning needs. All ages Indoor [Church Street School for Music and Art](https://littlegotham.com/activity/church-street-school-for-music-and-art/): Tribeca Price on site A nonprofit arts school in Tribeca where kids take private instrument lessons, group music classes and visual art. Early-childhood programs introduce toddlers and preschoolers to hands-on music and art, and summer sessions include rock music. Ages 1–17 Indoor [Daniel s Music Foundation](https://littlegotham.com/activity/daniel-s-music-foundation/): East Harlem Free An East Harlem music center offering free music classes for people with disabilities starting at age 3, including group keyboard, percussion and guitar classes and bands. The accessible space has five studios and a recording studio. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Filomen M. D Agostino Greenberg Music School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/filomen-m-d-agostino-greenberg-music-school/): Upper West Side Price on site A music school for people who are blind or visually impaired, teaching children and adults instruments, voice, theory and braille music. Students perform in recitals and ensembles. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Harlem School of the Arts – Music](https://littlegotham.com/activity/harlem-school-of-the-arts-music/): Hamilton Heights Price on site Harlem School of the Arts At the Herb Alpert Center on St. Nicholas Avenue, Harlem kids take private lessons and group classes in music alongside dance, theater and media arts. Serious teens can join a preparatory program for ages 12 to 18\. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Heart & Beat Music – Inwood](https://littlegotham.com/activity/heart-beat-music-inwood/): Inwood Price on site Heart & Beat Music Inwood families gather at Trinity Church for Music Together and Canta y Baila Conmigo classes where babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and play instruments with their grown-ups. Ages 0–5 Indoor [InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/interschool-orchestras-of-new-york-iso/): East Village Price on site Third Street Music School ISO offers a ladder of youth ensembles, from beginning orchestras and band to the advanced ISO Symphony, so kids can grow from first rehearsals to concerts at major halls. It now operates as part of Third Street Music School. Ages 7–17 Indoor [Jazzmobile](https://littlegotham.com/activity/jazzmobile/): Harlem Price on site Harlem s long-running jazz organization offers youth jazz workshops where young players study improvisation, theory and ensemble playing with professional jazz artists. It also presents free outdoor summer concerts. Ages 8–17 Indoor ### Quick answers How many music programs for kids are there in Manhattan? LittleGotham lists 58 music programs for kids in Manhattan. Are there free music programs for kids in Manhattan? Yes. 5 of 58 are free to attend, including Daniel's Music Foundation, Middle School Jazz Academy, Music for Autism. What can kids do indoors in Manhattan on a rainy day? 53 listings are indoors, such as Bloomingdale School of Music, Greenwich House Music School, Kaufman Music Center. Which neighborhoods in Manhattan have the most music programs? Upper West Side (10), Lincoln Square (6), Upper East Side (4). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)