There’s never been a better time to start your musical journey at Bloomingdale School of Music. This spring, we’re offering multiple ways to explore, try, and save—whether you’re brand new to music or ready to return.
Attend our free Instrument Discovery Day, sample classes during Group Trial Week, and take advantage of a limited-time spring promotion for new students. These offerings provide an accessible way to meet our faculty, experience our programs, and begin your musical study with confidence.
Experience Bloomingdale before you register.
Curious about learning music at Bloomingdale? Our Group Trial Week makes it easy to find the right fit. From January 8–28, sign up to try up to two group classes for just $25 and see what makes Bloomingdale’s faculty, community, and teaching approach so special.
Sign ups close on January 28, so don’t wait! Classes take place February 5 – 14, during the first week of our Spring 2026 semester. Scroll down to get started!
For any questions, please reach out to our student services team at registrar@bsmny.org.
Whether you’re honing your skills or curious to try a new instrument (rental instruments available), our diverse range of classes awaits you. We have group trial classes for early childhood, K-12, and adults for various classes in piano, violin, guitar, voice and much more! Click on the buttons or scroll below to browse our trial classes by age group.
Click the appropriate button below to fill out our online form to sign up.
An email from the Registration Office will go out in the following days after you submit your form. If there is space in the class for an opportunity to trial, you will be sent a link to create an account with us.
*Please note by having you create an account with us, we will be able to contact you in a more efficient way. Additionally, if we do not receive your payment 48-hours before your trial day, we will forfeit your spot and contact our waiting list.
Mark your calendar and join us during our Group Class Trial period to get back in the swing, gain musical knowledge, and see what being a student at Bloomingdale can be like for you!
Below is the full schedule of Trial Week classes, organized by age group and listed in date order from Thursday, February 5 through Saturday, February 14. Click on any class to learn more, then use the forms above to complete your sign-up.
Thursday, February 5th – 9:30 AM
This class nurtures the developmental, social, and emotional growth of all children, offering an inclusive environment for every learner.
Friday, February 6th – 3:30 PM
Our most popular afternoon early childhood program with age-appropriate groups for children ages 3 to 7 years.
Sunday, February 8th – 10:00 AM
A movement-based music class to build a rhythmic understanding and learn the fundamentals of musical expression.
Sunday, February 8th – 10:45 AM
A movement-based program for ages 3 to 4 where children build rhythm and musical understanding through Dalcroze eurhythmics.
Sunday, February 8th – 11:30 AM
A movement-based program for ages 4 to 5 where children build rhythm and musical understanding through Dalcroze eurhythmics.
Sunday, February 8th – 12:15 PM
Feel the music in your body and gain musicality in a natural way. Children ages 5 – 7 enjoy playtime using their movements with music.
Monday, February 9th – 10:00 AM
A movement-based music class to build a rhythmic understanding and learn the fundamentals of musical expression.
Tuesday, February 10th – 2:00 PM
Our most popular afternoon early childhood program with age-appropriate groups for children ages 3 to 7 years.
Wednesday, February 11th – 9:30 AM
Baby’s don’t want to watch music, they want to play! Explore instruments, build musicality, and bond with your baby.
Wednesday, February 11th – 10:30 AM
Baby’s don’t want to watch music, they want to play! Explore instruments, build musicality, and bond with your baby.
Wednesday, February 11th – 4:30 PM
Our most popular afternoon early childhood program with age-appropriate groups. This class for ages 5.5 – 7 features an Orff Ensemble focus.
Saturday, February 14th – 11:30 AM
A morning music class for preschoolers that blends singing, movement, and instruments to build foundational musical skills and confidence.
Thursday, February 5th – 3:15 PM
A beginner class where young students learn foundational keyboard skills through simple pieces, rhythmic exercises, and early music-reading practice.
Thursday, February 5th – 3:30 PM
A beginner class where children develop early saxophone skills through tone production, simple melodies, and foundational music-reading.
Thursday, February 5th – 4:15 PM
A beginner class where children learn fundamental guitar skills through basic chords, simple melodies, strumming technique and steady practice habits.
Tuesday, February 10th – 3:30 PM
Children build foundational vocal skills through healthy breathing, clear tone production, simple songs and steady practice habits.
Saturday, February 14th – 10:00 AM
Children build foundational vocal skills through healthy breathing, clear tone production, simple songs and steady practice habits.
Saturday, February 14th – 10:00 AM
An introduction to foundational technique and steady practice habits through guided, age-appropriate instruction.
Thursday, February 5th – 6:30 PM
Students explore traditional and contemporary Brazilian guitar repertoire under the guidance of Gabriele Leite, an expert Brazilian guitarist.
Monday, February 9th – 6:00 PM
Participants gain essential piano/keyboard skills through approachable pieces, focused technique work, and early music-reading practice.
Tuesday, February 10th – 1:00 PM
This class helps adults develop healthy vocal habits and confidence through structured exercises and accessible repertoire.
An instrument will be provided to the student for the class time and returned at the end. Should you be interested in enrolling in the class and would like to rent an instrument, please contact Veronica Carpenter at vcarpenter@bsmny.org
In the event of a cancellation, please contact Registrar, Lydia Perez, at lperez@bsmny.org
Unfortunately, no. The number of seats in our classes are limited. You should be notified within one week of your submission if you are invited to attend the class or if the class is at capacity. If you were not reached, please email registrar@bsmny.org and let us know!
No! It’s $25 total for up to two group classes.
If you have more than one child who wants to sign up for a group trial class, it will be $25 per student for up to two group classes.
