With a campus in Trinity Church, Jazz House kids is one of the premier youth jazz education programs in the country. Jazz House NYC offers a variety of classes, ensembles, and small group lessons inclusive to young musicians with little to no experience, ranging all the way to some of the top youth jazz ensembles in the country. Call 973-744-2273 or email info@jazzhousekids.org.
Based in the Heart of Manhattan, NY Jazz Workshop has world-class faculty who instruct a wide range of ensembles, group classes, and private lessons. The NYJW serves thousands of students a year, from first-time players to seasoned professionals. Call 212-287-5908 or email erin@newyorkjazzworkshop.com.
Pre-College offers a comprehensive conservatory-style music program for students 8 to 18 years old who exhibit the talent, potential and ambition to pursue serious music study at the college level. Students work with world-class faculty—many of whom are on the Juilliard college faculty—to develop technical proficiency while fostering creativity and curiosity. Full- and partial-tuition scholarships are available for eligible students. Call 212-799-5000 or email pcadmissions@juilliard.edu.
Manhattan School of Music Pre-College
MSM’s Precollege program places students in either the Classical Program or Jazz Arts Program. Instruction takes place on Saturdays and includes a weekly private lesson plus classes such as theory, ear training, composition, orchestra, chorus, and conducting. Students also take part in numerous performances held in our various recital halls. Many graduates go on to attend world-class conservatories, Ivy League universities, and other prestigious institutions. Call 917-493-4999 or email precollege@msmnyc.edu.
Third Street Music School Settlement
A community music school in the East Village, Third Street offers a wide variety of ensembles, private lessons, and classes to all ages, with students enrolled as young as Pre-K. Call 212-777-3240 or email student.services@thirdstreet.nyc.
The Lucy Moses School, based at the Kaufman Music Center complex on the Upper West Side, is NYC’s largest community music school, offering music, dance, and theater classes to all ages and skill levels. Full tutiton scholarships are currently available for the 2026-2027 school year for middle schoolers on a wide range of instruments. Call 212-501-3360 or email lucymosesschool@kaufmanmusiccenter.org.
Bloomingdale School of Music is a music-driven community center where all are welcome to join and learn about music from top faculty. They offer music classes, private lessons, and ensembles to students of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Call 212-663-6021.
Jazz Academy @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
JALC’s Jazz Academy offers weekly ensembles, classes, performance opportunities, and mentorship programs to middle school students. Scholarships available. Call 212-258-9922 or email education@jazz.org.
The NYYS is an award-winning youth music organization with enrollment available in symphony orchestra, chamber music, jazz and composition programs. The Crescendo program offers a classes for strings as young as 10. Call 212-581-5933 or email info@nyys.org.
The National Children’s Chorus’s NYC chapter offers a Junior Division for students aged 5-12 with beginning or intermediate musical experience to build their skills and gain confidence in encouraging, creative rehearsal environments and performances. The Prelude level is for students aged 5-6 with no musical experience. Call 646-308-1744 or email information@ncchorus.com.
The Harmony Program is a community music program located in NYC, serving families in marginalized communities throughout the city. They offer private lesson, ensemble, and summer camp programming, all free of cost. Call (646) 450-0759 or email info@harmonyprogram.org.