Piano Lessons for Adults in NYC
Riverside Music Studios offers piano lessons for adults in NYC – we welcome all skill levels!
Nearly half of our student body is adults, many of whom started as absolute beginners.
We invite you to come for an introductory lesson to experience how exciting and rewarding your first music lesson can feel!
“Been taking lessons here for the past ~10 months or so with Tony, he’s been spectacular! As an adult student, he’s great at adapting lesson plans to what I’m interested in learning. The studio as a whole is very well organized & great with communication regarding changing lesson times etc. Highly recommend Riverside to anyone wanting to learn music”
– Thomas, student
How do I start piano lessons as an adultin NYC?
Our program begins with an introductory lesson at our studios!
Music Lessons for Everyone
All of our piano teachers are very encouraging and patient and will help you to quickly achieve your goals:
For adult students who are just beginning piano lessons:
If you are completely new to piano, your instructor will introduce to you the basics of the note reading and hand position so you can play a simple song or two right during your very first lesson. From there, with each new lesson, we will take you in any direction you choose: you can concentrate on classical or jazz/rock/popular piano works or on any combination of music styles you like. Our teachers will give you many recommendations on which pieces to select and we always welcome your own ideas!
For adult students who are returning to piano lessons:
If you had some piano lessons as a child but stopped cold turkey years ago and now want to play again, then we want you to know that you are not the only one in this situation! We have dozens of adult students coming to us after a long break looking for a new level of learning experience– And we are happy to provide it! Many of the things you learned as a child will quickly come back to you even if you think you forgot it forever, and then you can learn so much more on top of it! Learning piano as an adult works very differently from your childhood experience: rather than quickly copying and memorizing what the teacher does, adults process new concepts by intellectually understanding and implementing them much faster than children. You are not in disadvantage – you will be learning a lot of new music faster than you expect. And we know exactly how to help you do it.
Piano lessons for intermediate and advanced pianists:
If you are an intermediate or advanced piano player, then taking lessons at Riverside Music Studios provides a wonderful opportunity to work with some of the greatest musicians in New York City.
Our instructors have a minimum of a Master’s degree in performance (many in process or a complete Doctorate degree) from only the world’s major conservatories. This is your chance to significantly improve on your technique, sound, and interpretation – all in a very friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
You can also explore some new music styles like jazz and improvisation if your background is only classical and vice versa. Or you can try some great classical music if you have a jazz/blues/pop/rock background.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adult Piano Lessons
Absolutely! Many of our adult piano students begin with no previous musical experience. We also work with intermediate, advanced, and professional level students.
Not necessarily. For your introductory lesson, we provide everything needed, including an instrument, music books, and manuscript paper notebook. Your teacher will be happy to recommend an appropriate instrument for you to purchase or rent for ongoing lessons.
Our teachers work with students interested in classical, jazz, pop, Broadway, rock, contemporary, and you can combine any styles you are interested in.
You can also study songwriting, composition, and music theory with us.
We normally start with a single introductory lesson. This allows you to meet your teacher, experience our teaching style, and make sure it’s a great fit before committing to weekly lessons.
We offer 30-minute, 45-minute, and 60-minute private lessons. You can choose any lesson duration for your introductory lesson and your teacher will recommend the best duration for you going forward.
Most students attend one lesson per week. Some advanced and/or very eager students take 2 or more lessons each week.
Adult students also have an option to take bi-weekly lessons if the lessons are scheduled at the very beginning or the end of the teacher’s daily schedule.
We do. This option is only available for adult students and the lessons must be the first or the last in the teacher’s schedule. Typical times for the bi-weekly lessons are usually around 2pm and after 7pm.
Yes. If you have a preference for a particular teacher, music style, or teaching style, we’ll do our best to match you with the right music instructor. We are happy to talk on the phone or review your preferences via email and text.
Yes. Working with the right piano teacher in NYC is very important. If you ever feel another instructor would better suit your goals, we’ll gladly help you make the transition.
Yes! If you are interested in performing in public, you will be able to do so twice a year in some of the most wonderful performance spaces in Manhattan and always on a concert size grand piano!
How much do piano lessons for adults in NYC Cost?
Our music lessons in NYC are available by monthly or semester (19 lessons) packages.
30 minutes in studio
$77.00/lesson45 minutes in studio
$98.00/lesson60 minutes in studio
$124.00/lesson60 minutes in your home
$134.00/lesson1727 Broadway, Suite 2
New York, New York 10019
160 Broadway, Suite 900EB
New York, New York 10038