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

UPDATED August 2019: 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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The Argyle Academy of the Arts Fall Intensive offers classes in acting, singing, and dancing for grades kindergarten-12th. Classes are taught in a supportive environment with theatre professionals. Students build self-confidence and have fun while learning and working on acting, singing, and dancing skills. Fall Intensive runs Sept. 23–Dec. 17.

BACH TO ROCK MUSIC SCHOOL
1015 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington
516-441-5526
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Whether a budding rock star or aspiring classical musician, BACH TO ROCK (B2R) is the place to get the best music education-while having fun! B2R offers classes and programs for all ages, levels, and instruments in a state-of-the-art facility. B2R offers camps, private lessons, group classes, birthday parties, and adaptive programs.

JOYOUS MUSIC SCHOOL
54 Ira Road, Syosset
21 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville
156-03 Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing

1-888-628-9865
joyousmusicschool.com

Joyous is a top performing arts school with programs in classical instruments, dance, and arts. World renowned faculty members led by Artistic Director, Julian Yu. Creative music programs and innovative teaching methods help students reach their full potential. Our mission is to create a music community where students can receive a professional music education while having fun. In our 10th year hosting our concert series in Carnegie Hall, our students have been performing guests at the White House, UNICEF, and featured on NBC’s Today Show, Ellen DeGeneres, and Good Morning America.

LONG ISLAND STUDIO OF MUSIC
718-809-7116 646-387-6501
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Offering quality music lessons on all instruments and voice in the privacy, comfort, and convenience of your home. Serving students of all ages across Long Island in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Award-winning, professional, caring faculty foster love, appreciation, and enjoyment of music through music education. Fully insured and background-checked for your peace of mind. Experts in NYSSMA preparation with outstanding results. Recitals offered in a state-of-the-art performance hall at Adelphi University. Through music instruction and performance, students develop skills, build confidence, find passion, creativity, and a deeper enjoyment of music.

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND
90 Plandome Road, Manhasset
516-627-7052
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Celebrating our 30th year, Music Institute of Long Island voted No. 1 Best Music School on Long Island and the North Shore. Outstanding faculty with years of experience. Programs include violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, voice, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and tuba. Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods, ages 3-99, beginner-advanced.

MUSIC TOGETHER
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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
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Engaging natural curiosity and imagination is the heart of our Music Together, art, and science 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!

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.