The New School for Music Study

About The New School for Music Study

At the New School for Music Study (NSMS), located in Kingston, NJ, we understand how important music education is to helping children and adults explore their creativity and reach their potential. NSMS is nationally recognized as a leading institution in music education, and we offer piano instruction to students of all ages and levels. Our private lessons are designed to challenge each student and provide an environment for growth, while our group classes give students the chance to perform and interact with their peers. At NSMS, we strive to provide the best possible music education experience. Our experienced teachers take the time to get to know each student and tailor lessons to their individual needs and interests. We offer both private instruction and group classes, allowing students to explore their creativity with personalized programs and to build relationships and increase their performance skills in our classes. At NSMS, we are passionate about helping our students reach their goals. Our nationally recognized music education institution is committed to providing the highest quality of instruction and support for each student. We offer a variety of piano lessons tailored to the needs of each student, including private lessons and group classes. Our experienced teachers create an environment that is motivating and inspiring, and our group classes provide opportunities for students to develop their performance skills and interact with their peers.

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Piano Detectives Club

The Piano Detectives Club is a special program for beginning students in kindergarten and first grade. The class meets for one hour each week, during which students discover the basics of music and piano through a variety of hands-on activities and games, as well as a 10-minute individual lesson. The program offers a fun and stimulating environment, while providing a solid foundation for reading, rhythm, and technical development. The primary goal of the private lesson is to instill good practice habits. Weekly assignments are age-appropriate and are designed to foster complete musicianship at the piano.

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Music Tree Classes

Music Tree Classes are designed for elementary students ranging from ages 6-9. Classes meet for one hour each week, during which students learn new concepts and pieces together. Class activities include developing fluent music-reading, reinforcing rhythm concepts, building a solid technical foundation, learning effective practice strategies, and developing poise and confidence in performance. The Music Tree method, created by the founders of The New School, provides the core curriculum.

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Repertoire Class Program

Repertoire Classes meet every alternate week for one hour, and students within each class are of similar age and ability level. The group setting provides students with regular performance experience, as they prepare a piece to play for each class. Students receive feedback from their class teacher and their peers, and develop critical listening skills through assessing the performances of their classmates. Other class activities may include composition projects, ensemble playing, rhythm games, reading reinforcement, or music theory and history study.

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