Activites, Camps and After School Classes in New York, NY

What to expect in class: Engage your little one in a multi-age music class which provides opportunities not only to learn musical techniques, styles, and about different instruments, but also supports social and emotional development. Benefits: Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your child’s overall development. Cognitive: Music play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. It creates an early appreciation of music and supports language development. Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or angry! This supports social development in understanding emotions in a new way. Adults: You get to engage with your little one making emotional connections and strong bonds. Being involved in your child’s play helps both you feel more connected.

All children benefit from a space to be creative. Children are eager to explore different mediums, textures, and ways to express themselves. What to expect in class: Sculpt with playdough, create a collage, or experiment with different mediums. Build a giant tower with your classmates, and read stories based on our weekly theme!

Just like that your little one is walking! They might not be steady, but they’ve taken their first few steps! Now more than ever is the time to build those muscles, strengthen those legs, and let those little ones take off! We’ll explore new physical challenges every week through teacher-led activities, with a focus on different ways to use each piece of our equipment. Crawl through tunnels, explore different textures, slide down slides (or climb up slides!), toddle over bridges, or take a ride in a swing!! We’ll also practice social skills and memory building through sing-alongs and group-play.

Where they are: Children are ready to embark on a classroom experience without their adults by their side. They are ready to develop early literacy skills; collaborate and negotiate with their peers; and learn ways to communicate, cooperate and play together. What to expect in class: A playful twist on a traditional preschool/pre-k class. Children will develop the fundamental skills necessary for reading and writing as we explore letter recognition, phonics, sight words, spelling, and comprehension. They will build social skills during Gathering Time, while exploring the day’s fun and imaginative theme, and during Show and Share. Children will learn decision-making skills and build fine motor skills during our station play, and expand their creativity through art. The learning will extend to the home with printable “Literacy Kits”, with letter and theme-based worksheets. We will help prepare them for a lifetime love of school, classrooms, and learning.

Where they are: Talk about being on the move! At this age, little ones’ abilities are exploding: they are communicating, running, showing interest in friends, and can’t stop exploring! What to expect in class: It’s all about opposites: loud and quiet, fast and slow, up and down! Contrasting ‘themes’ help your child learn better ways to communicate. We move across the bridge sllowwwly and then fast! They'll learn how to control body movements and use their body to navigate and problem solve across monkey bars, giant cushions, and through little tunnels. We’ll also practice repetition and routine with regular parachute and bubble activities. Soon your little one will be leading the Gymbo Dance!

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Paul and I am a vocalist from San Antonio, TX. I have been a student of music for 17 years. My musical influences include Opera Singers, Broadway Performers and Artists from a range of genres. Variety in music is the spice of life for me. My teaching style can best be described as setting you up for a future in the performing arts business mentally and physically with your voice. My teaching philosophy can best be described by saying that I will teach you any style of singing you need and technique that will work in any venue you decide to perform in. In my lessons, you can expect to learn vocal technique, acting the song, finding your distinct voice and real world advice of what it's like to perform in the business. I like to tell my students that as a performing professional I will be honest of how to approach your instrument and get you jobs or whatever your goals may be.. My favorite thing about teaching is sharing my love of music with a student that wants to be the best artist they can be. My favorite performance as a professional has been working in NYC musicals, concerts with esteemed artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Marvin Hamlisch. I am currently a Headlining "One Man Show" on a variety of cruise lines throughout the year as well as local/national Theaters. My students love that I am an active performer myself so I know what works on stage or for the venue they are trying to perform in. My approach as a teacher is to leave my students with positive constructive vocal technique and a hunger to be a professional vocalist. Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon! Formal Education: Tom C Clark High School-Theatre and Choir Studies Private Education: Point Park Conservatory of Performing Arts BFA-Musical Theatre/Music Business Performing Experience: OFF-BROADWAY- Irondale Ensemble Theatre REGIONAL THEATRE- Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Zach Theatre Austin Playhouse CONCERTS- Andrea Bocelli Marvin Hamlisch CRUISE SHIPS-GUEST ENTERTAINER/HEADLINER Seabourn Cruise Lines Viking Cruise Lines Holland America Cruise Lines MSC Cruise Lines Princess Cruise Lines Experience Teaching: Teaching voice on Cruise Ships for 4 years. -Education- Degree: Musical Theatre/Music Business School: Point Park Conservatory Dates: 2009-08 -Awards- Name:Blackburn International Agency Vocalist Showcase Winner Institution:Blackburn International Cruise Ship Agency Awarded:2019-03 Name:Best Songwriter/Vocalist Institution:Akademia Award Awarded:2013-08 Name:Dairy Queen Jingle Writer Institution:Dairy Queen Restaurants Awarded:2015-08

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Josh and I am a drummer from Connecticut who recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in jazz performance from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. I love teaching and sharing my passion for drumming with students of all ages and levels. Whether lessons in person or over the internet are best for you, we will be sure to come up with a lesson plan that fits your aspirations! I have experience teaching young/beginner drummers, as well as older high school and college-aged students, You can catch me playing around Miami all nights of the week with various jazz, singer-songwriter, and Latin music artists. While jazz is my favorite music, I love working on rock, pop, rb, and latin styles too! I look forward to hearing from all of you soon. Let's get drumming! Formal Education: Uviversity of Miami Frost School of Music Private Education: I have studied privately with drumming greats such as John Riley, EJ Strickland, Matt Wilson, and Dafnis Prieto Performing Experience: I am a freelance musician in the Miami area who has been working on a weekly basis since 2014. Experience Teaching: Students in person and over webcam! -Education- Degree: Bachelors of Music School: University of Miami's Frost School of Music Dates: 2014-09 -Awards- Name:Berklee Jazz Festival Superior Musician Award Institution:Berklee College of Music Awarded:2013-04

Years of Experience: 25 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Christian Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Royalprincewas born to drum. Born on April 13, 1978, his Grandmother named him Royalprince, anticipating an exciting and worldly future for her young Grandson. Raised on Chicago's West side, Franklin's family encouraged the development of his innate musical talents. As soon as Prince Franklin could crawl he was banging on pots and pans, and by age 5, he was seated on a Ludwig drum kit given to him by his Father and Grandfather. This began a childhood filled with music. In 1999, Franklin left Chicago behind for his first professional gig, as percussionist for the Las Vegas jazz pianist, Ghallib Ghalab. For the next several years he would play show acts, private events throughout Las Vegas, including a Worldwide tour with Grammy nominated jazz/urban dance music group, Liquid Soul.In 2002, when legendary rb/funk diva Chaka Khan came to Las Vegas to perform, she selected Franklin to hold the drum seat with her and her band for the next 2 1/2 years. When he was not working with Chaka he toured with fusion jazz pioneer, Stanley Clarke, rock guitarist Richie Kotzen and Billy Sheehan. In 2007, Franklin had the honor of working with 22 time Grammy winner Stevie Wonder. In 2007, Royalprince Franklin firmly made a name for himself when he received a call from 4 time Grammy winner Lenny Kravitz to become a member of his band. Franklin has toured worldwide and made TV appearances with Lenny Kravitz for the past seven years. (March 2007- July 2014) A young and seasoned musician, Franklin continues to focus on his music through songwriting, singing and composition of original music. Franklin embraces the same passion he brings to the stage in his daily celebration of life. Formal Education: Carl Schurz High School Music Academy Eastern Illinois University Private Education: Professional since 1993 Performing Experience: Film/Television/Music Sex sent me to the ER- (airing in January 2015) episode: “Medical Lies” appeared as the security guard (speaking role) Lenny Kravitz appeared as: touring drummer (2007-2014) NASCAR Commercial – Change ( April-May 2014) Lenny Kravitz Appeared as Himself (Musician) Lenny Kravitz – Looking Back on Love Making of Black and White America (Documentary 2013) Appeared as Himself – Drummer Lenny Kravitz – Live from the Rivera 2008 Appeared as Himself – Drummer David Letterman Show 2008-2014 Jay Leno Show December 2011 Jimmy Fallon Show 2011-2012 Jimmy Kimmel Show 2011-2012 Taratata Talk Show ( France) 2008 Good morning America 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 Stevie Wonder appeared as: touring drummer (2005) Chaka Khan appeared as: touring drummer (2002-2004) Stanley Clarke appeared as: touring drummer (2003) Richie Kotzen (guitarist) recorded 3 albums appeared as: touring drummer studio drummer (2003-2007) Experience Teaching: -Taught at Carl Schurz High School -Private lessons for ages 5-35 years old -A place called home (APCH) Performing arts center in Los Angeles, CA

Years of Experience: 2 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Genres: Classical, Acoustic, Pop, Musical Theater Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Hi, I’m Sophia Messa, a seasoned and passionate teacher with a rich background in both opera and pop music. As a signed artist, I have released multiple singles and an EP, carving my own path in the music industry. My journey has led me to study under the guidance of some of the world's finest vocal coaches, shaping my skills and deepening my understanding of the art of singing. What sets me apart as a teacher is not only my extensive musical background but also my unwavering commitment to helping students discover and cultivate their unique voices. Your voice is a one-of-a-kind instrument, and my mission is to guide you in unlocking its full potential. Through my lessons, you will embark on a transformative journey, blending the precision of opera with the contemporary flair of pop music. I tailor my approach to each student, recognizing that every voice is distinctive and deserves personalized attention. Whether you're a beginner seeking to find your voice or an experienced singer looking to refine your technique, I am here to nurture your talent and fuel your passion.

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons Overview: * Formal Education: Jazz studies at Rutgers university, City college Private Education: Lessons with Ron Carter, Tom Barney Performing Experience: Have performed with Blue Magic, Harold Melvin the Bluenotes, The Intruders, The Inkspots, Defunkt, Many contracts with Carnival, Princess, PO, and Royal carribean cruise lines as bassist in Ship Orchestra. Numerous local artists in many genres including Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Blues, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Rock, etc. Experience Teaching: I have had many private students in the past.

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Open House for our 2025-2026 Season. Come visit our state-of-the-art, family-friendly studios and sample free trial classes for ages 3-18. Each class is 30 minutes long.

Open House for our 2025-2026 Season. Come visit our state-of-the-art, family-friendly studios and sample free trial classes for ages 3-18. Each class is 30 minutes long.

Open House for our 2025-2026 Season. Come visit our state-of-the-art, family-friendly studios and sample free trial classes for ages 3-18. Each class is 30 minutes long.

What to expect in class: We’ll explore new physical challenges every week through teacher-led activities, with a focus on different ways to use each piece of our equipment. Crawl through tunnels, explore different textures, slide down slides (or climb up slides!), toddle over bridges, or take a ride in a swing!! We’ll also practice social skills and memory building through sing-alongs and group-play. Benefits: Physical: Challenging walkers to explore physical movements like climbing, crawling, and balancing supports healthy muscle and bone development. Cognitive: Repetition, songs, and interacting with their familiar adult supports language development, vocabulary, and memory. Social: Our classroom environment supports little ones with building confidence and feeling more comfortable in unknown places. Adults: Get quality time with your little one and give them the space they need to practice their new-found skills!

Where they are: These babies are on the move! Crawling, cruising, rolling, sitting, ready to explore anything and everything. What to expect in class: We boogie down with our babies, get up and dance, give them baby massages, sing them songs, and explore new physical challenges every week through teacher-led activities on the equipment. Explore tummy time from a new perspective or on a new texture, slide down slides on soft lambskins, or take a ride in a gentle swing! Play as a group and socialize with others! Sing songs, learn a routine, and PLAY! Benefits: Physical: Tummy time, crawling, and physical activity stimulate gross motor development, problem solving skills, and spatial awareness. Cognitive: Songs, rhymes, chants, and routines support language development, memory, and communication skills Social: Our classroom environment promotes social and emotional learning Adults: Learn ways to play with your busy crawler! Enjoy games and activities, you can repeat at home, chat with other caregivers, and get some uninterrupted time with your little one.

Where they are: Your little one is communicating, sharing opinions (probably mostly ‘no’), and showing interest in their first friends! They can do new things like walk backwards, jump, and balance on one foot. What to expect in class: Our play floor comes to life with trips to the grocery store, eating pizza, finding animals, and even bugs! We’ll use creativity and imagination in all activities. Throw a pretend party, imagine a wild trip to outer space, or pretend to be an ant in a bug’s world...we’ll transform our playscape into a whole new world! Benefits: Physical: Jumping, climbing, crawling, and dancing all support improved balance and coordination skills along with building strong muscles and bones. Cognitive: Playing in this class supports pretending and imagining, which benefits problem solving skills, communication, and creativity. Social: The classroom environment helps children prepare for school, learn how to be around other children and socialize. Adults: School is just a few years away, and in this class, you get to witness your child’s mind come to life and be part of their learning journey. They are only this little for so long, let’s enjoy the moments and play!

What to expect in class: We boogie down with our babies, get up and dance, give them baby massages, sing them songs, and explore new physical challenges every week through teacher-led activities on the equipment. Explore tummy time from a new perspective or on a new texture, slide down slides on soft lambskins, or take a ride in a gentle swing! Play as a group and socialize with others! Sing songs, learn a routine, and PLAY! Benefits: Physical: Tummy time, crawling, and physical activity stimulate gross motor development, problem solving skills, and spatial awareness. Cognitive: Songs, rhymes, chants, and routines support language development, memory, and communication skills Social: Our classroom environment promotes social and emotional learning Adults: Learn ways to play with your busy crawler! Enjoy games and activities, you can repeat at home, chat with other caregivers, and get some uninterrupted time with your little one.

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 6 Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I'm a Master guitar teacher also Piano/Voice/Songwriting/Music producer for recordings/Published author for guitar books

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 8 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons Overview: Annabelle holds her bachelor's and master's of Music from California States University. She has been teaching piano and voice for about 10 years. In California she was a music faculty at Neighborhood Music School and Santa Clarita Music School. After she moved to New York she has been a piano/voice teacher at Astoria Music School and Encore Music Lessons. Her students passed the auditions at LaGuardia High school, Frank Sinatra High school, also obtained the best score at the Nyssma Test. As a performer Annabelle performed with numerous opera companies in California and New York, including Repertory Opera, Celestial Opera, Casa Italiana, Pasadena Opera, New York Lyric Opera Theatre, Brooklyn Opera, etc. Ms. H has served at Churches as a soloist and organist: Orange County Presbyterian Church, Santa Clarita Young Nak Church, Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, Fifth Ave Presbyterian Church, etc. Her Awards include Lu Elrod/ Shneider Scholarship, Cal grants, Young Nak Scholarship, and two-time winner of Special Recognition at the Honors' Convocation. She is good at working with all ages ranging in age from 5 to adult. Formal Education: BM in Piano Performance at California State University MM in Vocal Performance at California State University Private Education: Studied with USC Faculty Janice McVeigh, Brent McMunn, UCLA faculty Nina Hinson, Heidi Skok, and Roger Marlouf, Assistant Conductor at the Met Performing Experience: OPERA Konstanze, Die Entführung aus dem Serail, New York Lyric Opera Theatre Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, New York Lyric Opera Theatre Micaela, Carmen, Opera Company of Brooklyn Susanna, Le Nozze di Figaro, New York Lyric Opera Theatre Donna Anna, Don Giovanni, Casa Italiana Gilda, Rigoletto, Casa Italiana, Los Angeles Queen of the Night, Die Zauberflöte, Celestial Opera Company, Pasadena Musetta, La Bohème, Repertory Opera Company, Los Angeles Donna Anna, Don Giovanni, Opera Pasaden, 2006 Olympia, Les Conte D’Hoffman, Repertory Opera Company, Los Angeles, 2005 Cleopatra, Giulio Cesare, Casa Italiana, Los Angeles Titania, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Opera Reading Club, Hollywood CONCERTS Emerging Artist Concert, New York Lyric Opera Theatre, Symphony Space, NY Artist-in Residence Concert, New York Lyric Opera Theatre, Symphony Space, NY Oltenia State Philharmonic Orchestra of Romania, Seoul Korea The National Symphony Orchestra of Tele Radio-Moldova, Seoul Korea Mostly Mozart Concert, Repertory Opera Company, Los Angeles Messiah by Handel, Orange County Young Nak Church Choir, Orange County Chichester Psalms by Bernstein, International Choir, Los Angeles Elijah by Mendelssohn, Oriental Mission Church Choir, Los Angeles Memorial by Ricardo Espinosa, New Music Ensemble, Los Angeles Experience Teaching: 2005-08 Music Faculty at Neighborhood Music School, Los Angeles 2008-10 Piano/Voice Teacher at Santa Clarita Music School 2010-present: Piano voice teacher at Astoria Music School, Encore Music Lessons, NY

Years of Experience: 8 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Currently residing in the Hudson Valley, NY, James keeps active performing and teaching in and around New York City. His musicianship encompasses a variety of skills, some of which include solo guitar arrangements, improvisation, and thorough knowledge of music theory and all musical styles. More can be learned from watching his YouTube and Instagram videos. In addition to holding a B.S. in Music Performance from SUNY New Paltz, he has studied with some notable names in the music industry, including late jazz legend John Abercrombie, John Stowell, Helen Avakian, Marvin 'Bugalu' Smith, and NYC pianist Larry Ham. Ship Life Since December 2015, James has been working on major cruise ships as the house band/orchestra guitarist. In addition, his duties include playing solo jazz guitar sets. Working on Carnival and Princess cruise lines, he has had the privilege to travel to exotic destinations throughout the world, such as Bora Bora, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, among many other destinations. This has recently sparked his wanderlust and since has gotten into amateur photography and videography. He has recently completed his contract working on the Celebrity Millennium as the Orchestra guitarist. It was just under a 4-month contract and travelled to some awesome places in Asia. Among the countries visited were Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, and South Korea. Having just returned from a 2-month stay travelling around Brasil, James is back to teaching and performing around the NY-NJ-CT tri-state area and through Skype around the world. Formal Education: BS-SUNY New Paltz AS-SUNY DCC Private Education: Steve Raleigh, Mark Dziuba, Marvin Bugalu Smith, Ron Petrides, John Abercrombie, Helen Avakian, Larry Ham Performing Experience: Carnival Dream, Dawn Princess, Celebrity Millennium cruise ships. Experience Teaching: 8 years teaching privately. -Education- Degree: AS Performing Arts School: SUNY Dutchess Community College Dates: 2010-08 Degree: BS Music Performance School: SUNY New Paltz Dates: 2012-08 -Reviews- Name: Doron Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Title: Doron Body: Had a great time learning bass with James. We're gonna be good buddies, since he's a metal head like me. Really awesome teacher. Name: Alex Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Title: Alex Body: Wanted to surprise my wife on our birthdays at a retreat in PAs poconos. Hired James and dont regret about it! Came an hour ealrly to set up. Very social and outgoing. Would definitely recommend and hire again Name: Bill Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Title: Bill Body: We hired James to play instrumental guitar for our momâ??s 100th birthday party. Franklyâ?¦ he was great! On the day of the event he arrived on time, set up quickly, and got right to work. He played a wide variety of music throughout the afternoon including music from the 1940â??s, exactly as we had requested. In addition to being a gifted musician, James was professional, competent and gracious to all of our guests. He was a pleasure to work with. James, thanks so much for a job well done! Name: Drena Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Title: Drena Body: WELL DONE. THE PEOPLE ENJOYED HIS MUSIC. Name: Michael Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Title: Michael Body: My wife and I hired James to play guitar for the processional and recessional of our wedding ceremony. We had very specific plans for the songs and arrangements we wanted to hear, and James was able to accommodate by learning and tweaking them in a very short amount of time. He communicated with us frequently throughout the process and sent us videos to make sure we were happy with the results. On the day of the wedding, he arrived on time and with the necessary equipment, and set things up with the coordinator/officiant so that we didn't have to worry about anything ourselves. And, of course, he played the songs exactly as we'd hoped, helping to make our ceremony a perfect and memorable one. James, I'm glad you found my listing here, and thanks for everything!