“At the Bronx School for Music, our students are given all of the resources they need to explore their musical interests and abilities in a fun and engaging atmosphere. As their potential for musical excellence flourishes, we will see a community empowered and strengthened through music .” – Philip Kwoka, Founder.
Private Lessons
We offer one-on-one lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar and voice from New York City’s best musicians
Our Program
Free Musical Development Courses
FREE music theory, ear training, chorus, eurythmics and more for all students registered in private lessons
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Group Instrumental Lessons
New students wishing to study Guitar must first take a group guitar class regardless of age. In addition, we offer Guitar technique classes, Rock Band, Advanced Guitar Ensemble.
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Bronx Bops
Learn more about our new Early Childhood Music Program for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers.
Bronx Bops
Distinguished Faculty
Learn more about our talented and dedicated faculty and watch their performances online
Our Faculty
You’re invited to our first ever Virtual Early Childhood Parent Night! Whether you’re currently enrolled in one of our Bronx Bops classes, a new family, or interested in what we offer, you’re welcome to join us for this 45-minute session as we share the vision of our program, our goals, policies and more. Meet our faculty, see other families, and share your thoughts and questions with Q&A at the end!
Click the link in bio to RSVP.
See you next week!
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What a sound! As has always been said, if you want to hear a pianist’s true mastery of technique, listen to them play a Nocturne. Here’s Ezra and BSM Founder @philipkwoka working together on John Field’s Nocturne in B Flat Major. #bronx #bronxny #bronx_school_for_music #music #lessons #piano #pianists #youngmusicians #musicschool #studentswholovemusic #performingarts #performingartsschool #bronxkids #musiclovers #music #musician #risingstars #community #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #pianolessons #musicislife #musica #newyork
We’re all smiles here at BSM as our Spring semester kicks off this week! Join us weekday evenings for a musical pick me up after the day’s hustle and bustle. Bronx Bops weekdays gets started this Thursday @ 5PM! Visit the link in bio to learn more and sign up!
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Mariana (12) began her journey with lessons four years ago. Over the summer, she gave a standout performance of On My Own from Les Mis at our first-ever faculty recital. Watch her incredible performance above!
🎤 Interested in private voice lessons? Click the link in our bio to register or sign up for our newsletter to learn more about our programs.
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Join us for the Spring 2025 semester of Bronx Bops! Classes begin the week of February 10th and are just $20! This special program engages little ones in the wonder of musical experiences.
Bronx Bops, BSM’s early childhood music program, introduces children under the age of five to the fundamentals of music. These interactive classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers use song, movement, and instrument play to build a musical foundation early in a child’s development and help prepare children for private music lessons. Come sing, dance and play along with our Bronx Bops!
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Merry Christmas to All this Holiday Season! So much joy was shared during our first ever Winter concert celebrating the beautiful holidays ahead. Over 150 people attended the beautiful performance at St. Stephen’s Church. Here is the BSM Holiday Choir singing Peace, Peace/Silent Night. What a night to remember. Sending much love to all in the world. May Peace be with you! #christmas #holidays #peace #silentnight #love #community #bronx
This holiday season, we want to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together in 2024. Thanks to the support of our students, families, community members, and donors, along with the dedication of our faculty, interns, and staff, this year has been full of growth, connection, and joy. Together, we’ve welcomed new faces into the BSM community, strengthened our bonds, and created events that brought us closer than ever.
One highlight was our first-ever winter recital—a heartwarming celebration of all the effort and creativity that makes our school special. Our instrumentalists gave performances to be proud of, with some students stepping onto the stage for the very first time. Our children’s chorus, joined by families from Bronx Bops, brought a sense of cheer and togetherness that perfectly captured the spirit of the season.
Looking ahead, we’re excited for everything the new year will bring for our school and music community. Thank you for being such an important part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without you.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a bright, fulfilling nee year!
Last June BSM hosted its first faculty concert with resounding success. A sold out audience, beautiful weather, and an incredible atmosphere made it a special night to remember. A big thank you to @steinwayandsons & @helenkashap for providing us with an incredible Concert Grand for the event.
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Bronx School for Music Piano Faculty @philipkwoka @_julia.vasilenko_ and @jenniepianist perform Rachmaninoff’s Romance for 6 Hands
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Piano Students Jason (9) and Cecilia (7) put this Arensky Valse together in just two weeks to be featured in BSM’s first ever faculty concert! So proud of these guys for putting their first chamber piece ever!
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Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto in G Minor is truly a transformative piece for a young pianist. It teaches so much from a technical standpoint yet is such a beautiful and fun piece of music to play. We’re so proud of 13 year old Emma An for learning this third movement and can’t wait to see her continue growing with this in her arsenal!
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We are so honored to have been awarded our second grant from the @nyscouncilonthearts ! A big thank you to NYSCA and @govkathyhochul for the support!
Hanon 33 - a lot of great stuff covered in this study. Great Work Jason!!
Jason showing off really flexible wrists, elbows and energetic finger tips! Wonderful sound development Jason! 👏👏
Music for kiddos under the stars in the Bronx?! Yes, please! Our first free Bronx Bops trial class was a success and we’re so excited for today’s afternoon session. Want you and your little one to join the fun today? Check the link in bio for more info! #earlychildhoodmusic #musicandmovement #bronxkids #bronxevents #bronxfamilies #bronxparents #nycparents #thingstodoinnycwithkids #nycevents #musicforkids #familymusic #toddlermusic #musiclessons #musiclass #mommyandme #daddyandme #grownupandmeclass #preschoolmusic #musicschool
Malakai, 7, has been with Bronx School for Music for 2 years. Here, he and his teacher Andy play a duet of When the Saints Go Marching In from the FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method Lesson, Book 3.
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We’re excited to announce our Bronx Bops Open House! Join us next Thursday 11/7 and Friday 11/8 for free trial classes of our early childhood music program, Bronx Bops! It’ll be filled with sing-a-longs, musical games, and more! Classes are capped 8 children and each RSVP is for one child and one parent each. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Link in Bio! #earlychildhoodmusic #earlychildhoodeducation #musicschools #bronxschoolformusic #bronxbops #musicandmovementclass #thingstodoinnycwithkids #nyckids #bronxkids
Calling all cool kids and ghouls! Dress up in your favorite costume, find your coziest blanket and join us on our outdoor lawn for s’mores and a movie under the stars. You’re invited to our first annual Family Halloween Movie Night featuring Disney Pixar’s Coco! Family and friends are welcome. RSVP by clicking the event link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you soon! 🌌🎥🍿🎃 #musicschools #familymovienight #halloweenmovienight #bronxschoolformusic #bronxevents #nycevents
BSM’s Fall Semester is underway today! 🎶 If you haven’t already, sign-up for our 17-week semester today! 🎹 Enrollment is open on a rolling basis and we still have slots available! Lessons start at just $32 per lesson for 30 minute lessons and $59 for hour long lessons. 🎶
Here is our 11 year old student James An performing Fantasie-Impromtu by Frederic Chopin.
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BSM Piano Student Jason Afovi is 9 years old and has been taking piano for almost two years. Right away we knew he was a special talent! Jason has every musician’s most desired super power: Perfect Pitch. Here he is playing Chopin’s Polonaise in G minor that Chopin himself wrote at the tender age of 7! Spectacular what these kids can do!
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