Join Bloomingdale School of Music mid-semester and enjoy pro-rated tuition on private lessons and select group classes. With pricing based on a 17-week semester that begins in September, mid-semester enrollment can result in savings of 50% or more. You pay only for the weeks that remain, making this one of the most affordable entry points for music study in New York City.
Start fresh, pick up where you left off, or deepen your skills. Bloomingdale is ready to welcome you.
Private lessons are the most flexible and effective way to join mid-semester. Once registered, you will:
Start studying music right away in over 20 instruments including piano, voice, violin, guitar, and more.
Learn at your own pace with one-on-one guidance on the days you choose
Our student services team will pair you up with the perfect teacher for you.
When you register in the middle of the semester, you gain access to prorated pricing which means you can save over 50% for the remainder of the semester.
Want to learn more about our private lessons? Click here to explore our Private Lessons page.
Our Tuesday Music Makers class for ages 3 – 4 gives our youngest students a chance to play real instruments. Meets Tuesdays at 2:00pm.
An early childhood hands-on music class for students ages 5-7 where they learn the basics of playing music. Meets Wednesdays at 4:30pm.
Feel the music in your body and gain musicality in a natural way. Children ages 5 – 7 enjoy playtime using their movements with music.
Voice for Children is a class to introduce young children to singing and learning music. Register today and save on singing class!
Our Beginner Orchestra welcomes musicians ages 8-11, NYSSMA Level 1&2! Seeking string, wind or brass students. Video audition required.
Our Intermediate Orchestra welcomes musicians ages 10-14, NYSSMA Level 3&4! Seeking string, wind or brass students. Video audition required.
This all-inclusive online flute choir for ages 14+ is one of our most popular classes for flutists. Meet fellow flutists and save on price today.
Our Keyboard for Children class on Mondays at 3:45pm is accepting students ages 6 – 9 years. Join mid-semester with a prorated price.
Our Online Adult Jazz Ensemble is looking for players! Seeking musicians for saxophone, percussion, trumpet, bass, and/or guitar.
This all-inclusive class led by a certified music therapist can help any child grow in their development. Meets Thursdays at 9:30am.
Not just a concert for babies! This class gives babies up to 12 mos the chance to try instruments themselves! Meets Wed at 10:30am.
Bloomingdale is deeply proud of our experienced, professional teaching artists. Learn more about our faculty here.
Bloomingdale is deeply proud of our experienced, qualified, and caring faculty, staff, and board.
Learn more about our faculty on our Faculty, Staff, and Board page.
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.
Deadline to apply for Spring 2026 financial aid is January 15th, 2026.
General financial aid is available for all classes and programs.
Deadline for Fall 2025 has passed.
This spring, we’re making it easier than ever to learn, play, and connect. Our new Bloomingdale Bundles combine 17 weeks of private lessons with group classes or ensembles at a special rate—so you can grow your skills and make music with others.
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Don’t miss your chance to learn from Bloomingdale’s School of Music’s expert faculty.
Join us for Instrument Discovery Day – January 26th, 11 AM – 1 PM. Explore the violin, guitar, trumpet, and more with the guidance of Bloomingdale’s expert faculty. Explore the violin, guitar, trumpet, and more with Bloomingdale’s expert faculty.
Free & fun for all ages!