Classes start 1/12. Spring After-School Program (Jan12–Jun21, 2026)—Course or Drop-In
Piano Buds in a Pod® is a Steinway Educational Partner located at 91 Street & 2nd Avenue in New York City. Contact Us
New and returning students may book any classes available on the published term schedule. A Full-Course Enrollment Ticket is available at any time, subject to availability. Single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket bookings open 6 days before each class, subject to availability. No waitlist is maintained. The Piano Buds in a Pod® Recital will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM at Steinway Hall (1133 Avenue of the Americas, NYC). Participation is optional for students enrolled in a Full-Course Spring Term (Group or Individual Piano).
Piano Pioneers is an in-studio group piano program for beginner and intermediate students. The program explores keyboard fundamentals, reading on the grand staff, finger dexterity, solo repertoire, and performance skills. Beginner students progress through lesson units using Alfred’s Piano Method Books, completing each unit at their own pace. Classes are conducted in a shared lesson format, where students learn with the teacher at the grand piano, practice independently on digital pianos using their method books, and perform for their classmates at the end of class. This structure encourages musical independence, focus, and confidence in a group setting. Class duration: 45-minutes. Class size: 1 to 5 students. Facility: 1 acoustic grand piano and 5 digital pianos. Fees: There are several payment options for Group Piano classes. For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the tuition rate is $38.50* per 45-minute class. A single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket is $55*. The introductory first class is $38.50, reflecting a savings of $16.50 when the discount code ILOVEGROUPPIANO is applied at checkout. *After June 21, 2026, you will be paying $39.50/45-minutes with a Full Course Enrollment Ticket, and $55/45-minutes with a 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket.
Group Piano is a drop-off class without caregiver participation. One parent or caregiver may observe from the designated waiting area for the duration of the class. Due to space constraints, only one parent/caregiver per child is permitted inside Piano Buds in a Pod and must adhere to all Policies and Procedures to support the focus and learning of both students and teachers.
New and returning students may book any classes available on the published term schedule.
Baby Beethoven are early-childhood music and piano classes for toddlers and preschoolers crafted to spark their imagination through music, movement, piano, and dramatic play. Over the semester, with varied themes, students will explore the core concepts of performing classical music within pretend play while keeping a steady beat, playing rhythm instruments, dancing to orchestral music, reading notation, singing the solfège, and exploring the piano with one-finger classical tunes with your stuffy Nina the Ballerina. Age: Our classes are recommended for ages 18 months and up, though we happily welcome little ones younger than 18 months, up to age 4. Class size: 1 to 8 students. Class duration: 45-minutes. Fees: For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the tuition rate is $34.50 per 45-minute class. A single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket is $45. The introductory first class is $34.50, reflecting a savings of $10.50 when the discount code BABYBEETHOVEN is applied at checkout. Other options are also available: buy a "Class Pass" and gift a music class "Gift Voucher". *After June 21, 2026, you will be paying $35/45-minutes with a Full Course Enrollment Ticket, and $48/45-minutes with a 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket.
Taught by: Alexandra
New and returning students may book any classes available on the published term schedule. A Full-Course Enrollment Ticket is available at any time, subject to availability. Single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket bookings open 6 days before each class, subject to availability. No waitlist is maintained. The Piano Buds in a Pod® Recital will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM at Steinway Hall (1133 Avenue of the Americas, NYC). Participation is optional for students enrolled in a Full-Course Spring Term (Group or Individual Piano).
Individual Piano Class is a 1-on-1 weekly piano lesson held in-studio on an acoustic grand piano, designed for beginners through ABRSM Grade 1–8 levels and open to students ages 3 through adult. Students develop keyboard fundamentals, grand staff reading skills, finger dexterity, solo repertoire, and overall performance technique. Beginner students progress through lesson units using Alfred’s Piano Method Books, completing each unit at their own pace. Whether a student’s goal is to learn a favorite piece or prepare for an ABRSM exam, instruction is centered on mastering repertoire as the foundation of their piano education. Additionally, students have the opportunity to practice on any of the five digital pianos with headsets, available before or after the class. Please inform the teacher in advance if you'd like to take advantage of this. Class size: 1 student. Facility: 1 acoustic grand piano and 5 digital pianos. Fees: There are several payment options for Individual Piano classes. For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the tuition rate is $55* per 30-minute class. A single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket is $70*. The introductory first class is $55*, reflecting a savings of $15 when the discount code ILOVEPIANO is applied at checkout. *After June 21, 2026, you will be paying $57.50/30-minutes with a Full Course Enrollment Ticket, and $72.50/30-minutes with a 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket.
We have no availability for in-home lessons during this time.
Piano Buds in a Pod® offers the option of in-home lessons, provided there is an 88-key piano in the home. For in-home lessons, please email us at pianobudsinapod@gmail.com with your preferred day and time for a weekly class, and we will get back to you with our teacher's availability. Class Size: 1 to 2 students. Introductory class are only offered in-studio only for $55 where you can book a class here. Fee: $100/45-minutes class with a 12-Classes Pass ($1,200)valid for a 15-week period from your start date.
Taught by: Elif
Congratulations to our students on their outstanding achievements in the The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Piano Performance Grade Exam! 🏆
Claire Downes, Initial Grade (Merit)
Pacey Aaron Cohen, Initial Grade (Merit)
Anthony Nguyen, Initial Grade (Distinction)
Xin Wang, Initial Grade (Distinction)
Neha Singh, Initial Grade (Distinction)
Shiv Dubey, Initial Grade (Distinction)
Pass 100 | Merit 120 | Distinction 130 of 150