Find a classical piano lessons in New York, NY

Find classical piano lessons in New York, NY

Q: How much do classical piano lessons cost?

Classical piano lessons cost $40 to $80 hourly on average. Piano lesson packages cost $150 to $360 per month for weekly private lessons in-home or at a studio. Musicians recommend in-person lessons for classical piano playing so that the teacher can correct your hand positions better.

Q: How long must you take piano lessons to play classical?

You must take piano lessons for 1 to 2 years with consistent practice to play simple classical pieces. Some people can make faster progress if they practice more often or have prior musical experience.

Q: How long are classical piano lessons?

Classical piano lessons are 30 to 60 minutes long on average. The amount of time varies according to the teacher's style and the abilities of the student.

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Top 10 classical piano lessons in New York, NY

Students agree: these teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.

Astoria Music

Jimmy Kraft School Of Musicality

10+ years in business

Serves New York, NY & Online

I offer a fresh perspective on the role of the music teacher. I'm certainly here to help my students learn the fundamentals, but I believe in a why-first approach to lessons. If I can't clearly articulate the reason why we're doing something and the impact it will have on a student's progress or understanding, then we don't do it. Nothing is arbitrary, and every moment is useful. I try to make sense of things by observing the patterns and relationships at play in the world around me, and I often employ this approach in my curriculum. Whether we're discussing scales, chords, saxophone technique, vocal technique or songwriting—everything can be...

Min’s Piano Studio

5.0(3)

4 hires on Lessons.com

17+ years in business

Serves New York, NY & Online

Dear Student/Parent, My name is Min Liu, and I am a professional musician and piano educator with both bachelor's and master's degrees in music education, earned from conservatories in China and Germany. I also enhanced my musical studies through the C.M.S. Program at The Juilliard School in New York City. With over 15 years of piano teaching experience, I have taught students from ages 3 to 72, across various backgrounds and skill levels. I specialize in identifying each student’s unique learning style and tailoring lessons to help them reach their full potential—whether they’re beginners or preparing for advanced auditions. Since relocat...

NYU Steinhardt/ArdeneMusic.Com

Serves New York, NY & Online

Steinway Educator, the pianist and composer Ruizhi-Gabrielle has performed in Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, and the United States. This year she was invited to perform the concert in Lyon, Tallinn Estonia, Tblissi Georgia, Chicago, and New York United States in the upcoming season. Gabrielle is also the winner of many international prizes and awards: Concerto Competition in Brescia, Italy; Euregio Piano International Competition Award(2018), King’s Peak International Competition(2021), she is also a 2022 Nominee for the Gold Prize and Annual Award of London Youn

Lenna Pierce Piano Studio

6+ years in business

Serves New York, NY & Online

Hello! I'm a lifelong musician with an MA in Music Education from Columbia University. I've played with lots of bands in Manhattan and Brooklyn including Ember Schrag, Bird Courage, and Cookie Tongue. I also play in a string quartet. I'm currently teacher in residence at The Church of St Luke and St Matthew in Clinton Hill. My teaching style is friendly, meditative and precise

Piano Focus NJ

5.0Exceptional(9)

Top Pro

6 hires on Lessons.com

5+ years in business

Serves New York, NY & Online

Helen G. says, "She is very patient and easy to talk to " Read more

Your classical piano questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do classical piano lessons cost?

Classical piano lessons cost $40 to $80 hourly on average. Piano lesson packages cost $150 to $360 per month for weekly private lessons in-home or at a studio. Musicians recommend in-person lessons for classical piano playing so that the teacher can correct your hand positions better.

What are classical piano lessons?

Classical piano lessons teach you the traditional playing style of music written by composers like Mozart and Beethoven. You'll also learn important techniques and how to read sheet music of classical arrangements.

How long must you take piano lessons to play classical?

You must take piano lessons for 1 to 2 years with consistent practice to play simple classical pieces. Some people can make faster progress if they practice more often or have prior musical experience.

How long are classical piano lessons?

Classical piano lessons are 30 to 60 minutes long on average. The amount of time varies according to the teacher's style and the abilities of the student.

How do I find the best classical piano lessons near me?

Find classical piano lessons from private instructors by looking through the listings here on the Lessons website. Local music schools sometimes offer virtual lessons online as well.

Prior to hiring a local piano instructor, you should always:

Secure a minimum of 3 lesson cost estimates to get a clear comparison.
Read their ratings on sites such as Lessons and Google.
Talk to students on their references list.
Collect a written agreement and a lesson timeline before lessons begin.
Wait until after your preliminary sessions to start pre-booking for a month of lessons.

What question do I ask when choosing classical piano lessons?

When you're searching for a piano teacher, be sure to ask these questions:

How many years have you been teaching piano?
What is your formal music education background?
Which classical music composers are your favorites?
What is the typical age range of your students?
Do you offer a trial lesson, either for free or at a discounted rate?
If I don't have a piano, what type of keyboard should I get for practicing?
How much practice should I be doing outside of our lessons?
What textbooks do I need, and what's their cost?
Do you give assignments or pieces to memorize after each lesson?
Can you adapt your teaching style based on the individual student's needs?
What should I bring with me to our lessons?
How many different piano genres and styles can you teach?
Can I get a written copy of our agreement and the payment terms?
What is your policy for cancelling a lesson?
Will I be able to choose some of my own favorite songs to learn?

Reviews for New York classical piano lessons

Recent success stories from people in the New York area.

Rumi F.

She is great with kids. My 6yo had only 2 lessons with her but they already started reading/understanding music notes for beginners, which is amazing.

Intervals Music School

Thach M.

She has a lot of experience teaching kids of all ages and was able to work with me, a complete beginner. She based her lessons on my experience and learning style so lessons were always enjoyable.

Min’s piano studio

Victor V.

She taught me english words

Piano Focus NJ

Katherine H.

As a theory teacher, Patrick Kreeger possesses the exact teaching style the subject requires. Patience, availability for questions and dedication to my desire to learn best define my experience with Patrick. It was such dedication that also made him call me out when he didn’t think I was doing my best or was making careless mistakes. Perhaps this wouldn’t be that outstanding except that Patrick did all of this long distance; he was in Philadelphia and I was in Delaware. He was timely in mailing me assignments and tests, and even more so in grading and returning them. I learned more from him in the 2 years I studied with him than I did in my last year of theory in my undergrad at music school. If you have the opportunity to study with Patrick Kreeger, consider yourself lucky. You couldn’t find better quality teaching elsewhere.”

Piano & Organ Lessons

Amit M.

I really enjoy the lessons and appreciate the helpful practice videos which I'm receiving almost every week and love how organized, clear and sharp the lessons are. I really feel my progress since starting to take lessons with Dror.

Dror P Music

Fan

Very patient teacher!!

Classical Piano Lessons

Maia S.

He's a great teacher: encouraging, but also knows when and how to critique and not discourage a beginner. Makes sure it is challenging, but not overwhelming. Encyclopedic knowledge of jazz and music theory. Definitely recommend!

joe solomon - jazz improvisation workshop

Heather F.

While working as a professional Broadway performer I had the honor to train with Julia. The sessions were very challenging at first because I needed to retrain my breath, relax facial muscles and work on everything from creating sound. Julia's detail to technique allowed me to blossom and find my authentic voice. Her approach to singing is fun but spiritual at the same time. In all my years of vocal training, Julia was by far the most inspiring and liberating teacher I had. Take a risk -you just might find your voice.