Beginning or returning to music is an excellent idea for adults of any age. Adults can learn as beginners, improve as experienced musicians, or simply play with others and enjoy the art of making music. Be sure to email our student services team at registrar@bsmny.org and ask about our senior citizen and veteran discounts.
June 5–26
Students can receive $50 off Fall 2026 group classes and ensembles for any new or returning students with code FALLGROUP50
Whether you’re revisiting an old instrument, fulfilling a lifelong dream, or you’re just curious what it’s like to play music – we’ve got a place for you.
Open 7 days a week, we offer classes for various instruments. Weekday classes are scheduled from mid afternoon until 9 pm.
We provide private lessons, beginner classes, music theory, pressure-free performance opportunities, and social events.
Our community is inclusive and inviting. Any and all adult students are invited to practice, play, and enjoy music.
Participants gain essential piano/keyboard skills through approachable pieces, focused technique work, and early music-reading practice.
This class helps adults develop healthy vocal habits and confidence through structured exercises and accessible repertoire.
This class is designed for adult musicians who want to play classic rock songs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s in a collaborative group setting.
Participants gain essential piano/keyboard skills through approachable pieces, focused technique work, and early music-reading practice.
This class helps adults develop healthy vocal habits and confidence through structured exercises and accessible repertoire.
This 4-week music course is designed to give students a basic understanding of music and inspire an appreciation for music through a variety of musical styles.
Guitarists collaborate on arranged works that strengthen ensemble awareness, refine technique, and build performance confidence.
An online ensemble where flutists rehearse and perform arranged works together while building tone, technique, and ensemble skills.
Players work together in a traditional rehearsal setting to deepen their understanding of jazz style, harmony, and improvisation.
Musicians rehearse remotely while advancing improvisation skills, rhythmic precision, and ensemble communication through jazz standards.
Join our Advanced Orchestra, playing alongside Bloomingdale’s most advanced students. Rehearsals begin on April 28, 2026.
Whether just a beginner or rekindling a past passion, our teachers guide adults through instruction. We offer options beyond group classes, which includes ensembles and private lessons.
Adults who want to play music with other musicians have opportunities to join ensembles. If you have previous experience, our ensembles program is the perfect chance to get back into playing, enjoy making music, and creating new friendships.
For those who want a more personalized approach to learning, private lessons are a great option. Our skilled faculty will help any student reach his/her goals no matter how big or small. If unable to make a long-term commitment, there is option for six lessons, which can be scheduled based on availability.
We provide access to music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability, ethnicity, or religion, which has a profound impact on individual lives as well as on our entire community.
Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.
New students receive $61 off tuition with code BSM61 at checkout.
