After-School Music Classes, Programs, and Lessons for Kids on Long Island

UPDATED August 2018: Looking for local music classes and programs for kids on Long Island? Here you'll find a list of programs that offer private, group, and Suzuki lessons in guitar, piano, violin, voice, percission, cello, viola, bass, flute, trumpet, and more. Some of these music programs on Long Island also teach mommy-and-me classes, chamber music, music theory, sight reading, NYSSMA, and college prep. Plus, there's even a class that teaches children how to DJ and produce music! So find the perfect after-school music class for your child in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including music classes for kids in Melville, Manhasset, Mineola, Oyster Bay, Rockville Centre, and Huntington.

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Be a STAR at B2R! Bach To Rock music school offers music education for all instruments, levels, and ages–from infants to adults–as well as adaptive lessons for students with special needs. Enjoy super fun birthday parties, rockin’ weekly summer camps, a state-of-the-art recording studio, and open jams for teens and adults!

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND
90 Community Reformed Church P.O. Box 119, Manhasset
516-627-7052
Email miligirls@gmail.com

Now in our 28th year, Music Institute of Long Island was Voted No. 1 Best Music School on the North Shore. Programs include violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, voice, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and tuba. Instructions in Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods for ages 3-99, beginner-advanced. MILI offers: Chamber Music, Theory, Sight Reading, NYSSMA, and college preparation. Students perform eight times annually at Steinway Hall, Carnegie Hall, and for charities. First prize competition winners, soloists with orchestras. Outstanding faculty. Summer private lessons-all levels, all instruments, two-week summer chamber music July 10-21. Fall semester begins Sept. 8, 2017.

MUSIC SCHOOL OF NEW YORK CITY
234 D Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
516-515-0144
Email info@musicschoolofnyc.com

After six successful years in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, Music School of New York City has expanded to Long Island, bringing conservatory level training to students of any age or level of study. Blending old-world values and classical traditions, with an innovative teaching style designed for children of the 21st century, we are the friendlier version of the pre-college programs. With faculty from Juilliard and other top institutions, the best music training is now in your backyard. Private lessons, group Suzuki, and music exploration classes are offered. Call today!

MUSIC TOGETHER
Various locations Find the location near you,

While the big kids head back to school this fall, have some family-style, music-makin' fun with your little ones. Once a week for 10 weeks, you’ll sing, dance, and play with your baby, toddler, or preschooler in a play-based, developmentally appropriate musical environment. Some centers offer classes for the big kids, too! Founded in 1987, Music Together is a research-based program. Each family receives a CD or download set and songbook so you can continue the fun at home. Find a location near you in Queens or on Long Island: musictogetherli-queens.com.

NOT JUST ART
183 South St., Oyster Bay
516-922-8300
Email create@notjustart.com

More than ever, children need places to wonder, discover, play, create, experience joy, and express ideas! Engaging natural curiosity and imagination is the heart of our Music Together® art, science, and story arts programs. Inclusive hands-on activities emphasize learning process over product and performance. Staffed with experienced teachers, classes are developmentally appropriate and thoughtfully designed to nurture children and their families at each age and stage! Infants and toddlers, pre-kindergarten, elementary, after-school, home-schoolers, scouts, parties, drop-in studio, school vacation camps, and workshops. Music Together® locations in Nassau and Suffolk.

SPIN DJ ACADEMY
631-608-8858
202 Merrick Road, 2nd floor, Rockville Centre
16 Broadway, Amityville

Run by real life music education, industry, and DJ experts, Spin DJ Academy is the unique school for fledgling DJs to learn the tricks of the trade from “scratch,” and for traditional turntable mobile DJs to learn the new digital equipment and methods. It is the perfect place to start your journey learning to DJ, or to learn advanced skills in DJing and music production! Our Intro To DJ Program is the easiest way to jump start your dreams! Work with all-star DJ instructors to learn the basics of mixing, blending, and DJ Technology.

SUZUKI MUSIC SCHOOL AT HUNTINGTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
310 New York Ave., Huntington
631-271-4626

HCPA uses the Japanese method of violin instruction. A weekly, 45-minute group class is the key to the success of this method of learning. In the group students socialize, develop their listening skills, and have fun while they learn. There are two solo concerts, and an end-of-year performance. Additionally, the student has a weekly private lesson with parent and teacher. HCPA also offers traditional piano, string, and voice lessons. Huntington Suzuki Music Program runs 32 weeks. Suzuki Program for violin age 3 and older, piano for age 6 and older.