Bloomingdale School of Music Announces Summer Music Workshops, Classes, and Lessons

Bloomingdale School of Music

First time touching a cello!

First time trying the trumpet!

Bloomingdale School of Music is pleased to announce the Summer 2024 semester at their renovated and air-conditioned brownstone on the Upper West Side.

NEW YORK, NY, USA, April 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Bloomingdale School of Music is pleased to announce Summer 2024 music workshops, classes, and lessons at their fully renovated and air-conditioned historic brownstone on the Upper West Side. The summer semester will run from July 8th to August 17th.

Bloomingdale will offer week-long workshops for piano, strings, and guitar, plus early childhood classes and private lessons to keep students connected through the summer months. Classes for adults are also available. Enrollment is ongoing and early-bird discounts continue through May 1. Bloomingdale is also happy to offer financial aid, which can be applied for through June 15. For more information, and to register for classes, please visit https://www.bsmny.org/summer-2024/.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Bloomingdale’s private lessons are ideal for students looking for a thoroughly personalized and dynamic learning experience. Private one-on-one lessons are available in person as well as online. All Summer Lesson Packages will include 4 lessons to be scheduled as you like. You may buy one or multiple packages at your convenience, so you can be flexible with your lessons or fill your summer with music.

WEEK-LONG WORKSHOPS

Summer Piano Intensive

This one-week intensive will be led by Bloomingdale’s piano faculty, in collaboration with the Summer Strings Intensive. Participants aged 8-16 with at least one year of prior piano experience welcome. The program will be conducted at the Bloomingdale School of Music, with a daily schedule running from 9 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 8-12. LEARN MORE

Summer Strings Intensive

This one-week intensive will be led by members of Bloomingdale’s string faculty, in collaboration with the Summer Piano Intensive. Participants aged 8-16 with at least one year of prior experience of reading notated music on a bowed string instrument are welcome. The program will be conducted at the Bloomingdale School of Music, with a daily schedule running from 9 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 8-12. LEARN MORE

Summer Guitar Intensive NOW TWO WEEKS!

A transformative two-week session led by Bloomingdale’s esteemed faculty members and guest artists, the Guitar Intensive provides a supportive environment where students can pursue musical excellence, elevate their summer guitar practice, and forge lasting connections with fellow musicians. Participants aged 10-16 with prior guitar experience are welcome. The Guitar Intensive will be held at the Bloomingdale School of Music, with a daily schedule running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week. The program will include faculty performances and culminate with a final evening student concert open to all participants. LEARN MORE

Summer Troubadours

This week-long program is designed for children ages 6 through 9 to learn what it means to study an instrument. Children will experience the violin, piano, wind instruments, and more in daily sessions led by faculty artists specializing in each instrument. This transformative week will culminate in a student showcase open to family and friends of all participants. Summer Troubadours will take place Monday through Friday, July 29 – August 2, following a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily schedule. All programming will be on site at the Bloomingdale School of Music. LEARN MORE

Meet the Instruments

Bloomingdale’s Meet the Instruments program introduces students ages 4-6 to instrument study, combining elemental music-making classes with age appropriate introductions to solo instruments. Children experience the violin, piano, and wind instruments and more in daily sessions led by faculty artists specializing in each instrument. The program will be conducted at the Bloomingdale School of Music, with a daily schedule running from 9 a.m. through 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, August 12-16. LEARN MORE

WEEKLY EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC CLASSES

Bloomingdale’s experienced instructors lead age-appropriate activities that introduce young children to basic musical concepts through fun and interactive classes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate in classes for ages 3 years and under. LEARN MORE

Baby’s Musical Mornings | Mon or Wed 9:00am | Ages 12 months – 2 years

Toddler’s Musical Mornings | Mon or Wed 10:00am | Ages 2 – 3 years

Music Wellness Mornings | Thursdays 9:30am | Ages 2 – 3 years

Intro to Dalcroze | Tuesdays 10:00am | Ages 2.5 – 3.5 years

Dalcroze Eurythmics | Tuesdays 10:45am | Ages 3 – 4 years

Preschool Musical Mornings | Mon or Wed 11:00am | Ages 4 – 5 years

Dalcroze Eurythmics | Tuesdays 11:30am | Ages 4 – 5.5 years

FOR ADULTS

Adult Guitar Sunday

Bloomingdale’s Adult Guitar Sunday is an immersive one-day program designed specifically for adult guitarists of all skill levels. Participants will receive personalized instruction and insights from Bloomingdale’s distinguished faculty members, who are experts in an array of genres including classical music, jazz, rock, and Latin American repertoire. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, this program is designed to open your ears to new sounds and elevate your passion for the guitar. The program will take place at the Bloomingdale School of Music on Sunday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. LEARN MORE

Introduction to Violin | Mondays 6:00pm

In this engaging group class for beginners you’ll learn the basics of violin playing. We’ll learn technique and fundamental elements through popular tunes, and basic music reading. LEARN MORE

Summer in the City : Lecture Series | Thursdays 7:00pm

Bloomingdale Resident Teaching Artist, Marc Peloquin, leads this four-week lecture course designed to inspire a greater appreciation for music throughout a variety of musical styles. LEARN MORE

Founded in 1964, Bloomingdale School of Music is dedicated to the belief that music changes lives, and that everyone should have access to high-quality music education regardless of economic status, race, religion, ability level, or gender. Bloomingdale is a music-driven community center where all are welcome to join and learn about music from top faculty. We are dedicated to our mission – to make music education accessible to all who want to learn – and remain focused on supporting this mission through our values. www.bsmny.org/

Noelle Barbera, Director of Marketing and Development
Bloomingdale School of Music
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