BMS provides students of all ages and levels of experience the chance to work in a highly tailored, one-on-one environment. Lessons are available for piano, guitar, drums, strings, voice, wind instruments and more, from dedicated instructors across a range of musical traditions.

We strongly recommend that children start private lessons at age 5.

Private Lessons Offered

Registration Process 

  1. Please fill out this form indicating the instrument you’re interested in, as well as your availability. We will reach out and set you up with a trial lesson.

  2. More questions? Need guidance? Call our front desk at (718)-290-2760.

Private Lesson Information

Prices:

30 minute -  per lesson: $76 annual: $2736

45 minute - per lesson: $100, annual: $3600

60 minute - per lesson: $116, annual: $4176

Term Length: 35 weeks

Duration Options: 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Enrolling in Private Lessons includes the following services: 

  • Bi-annual progress reports

  • Performance opportunities

  • Ensemble discounts

    • Students ages 17 and under receive a 100% discount on ensembles when enrolled in a private lesson. Youth ensembles include: string orchestra, youth orchestra, jazz bands, rock bands, choir, woodwind quintet, and more!

    • Private lesson students ages 18+ receive a 50% discount on 60 minute ensembles and a 33% discount on 90 minute ensembles.

Trial Lessons

Students who want to be sure that private lessons are the right fit have the option to enroll and pay for a trial lesson before committing to a full term. Payment is required to complete trial lesson registration, and once the trial is booked, it can be refunded or rebooked with 24 hours’ notice. Same-day cancellations or missed trial lessons are non-refundable.

For more information about private lessons please check out our Private Lesson Handbook!

Private Lesson Handbook
Click here for all BMS Terms & Conditions

Returning Students

If you are a returning private lesson student looking to register for the 2025-2026 academic year, you will not need to submit another lesson inquiry form! To re-register, please call or email our registrar team with your registration number and email address.