Hey New Yorkers! Join us for Summertime Group Pianoโ€”itโ€™s piano-playtime with buddies!

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Piano Buds in a Podยฎ NYC, 91 Street & 2nd Avenue

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  • Baby Beethoven
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  • Piano Lesson New York
  • Need a piano accompanist?
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  • About Piano Buds in a Pod
  • Location - Manhattan
  • Contact us
  • Read our Policies
  • Buy A Piano
  • Upcoming events
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Piano Buds in a Podยฎ NYC

Helloโ€“young listeners, music enthusiasts, and pianists, kickstart your classical piano studies. Piano Buds in a Pod offer group classes in music and art appreciation for young listeners, group piano classes, and individual piano classes for all beginners to advanced levels, including classical piano exam training for the Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in the heart of New Yorkโ€“Upper East Side. Group piano programs are thoughtfully designed to introduce students to fundamental concepts in classical music performance.

Piano Buds in a Podยฎ NYC

Meet your teacher

Alexandra Minoza, founder of Piano Buds in a Pod, is a professional pianist. She holds a Master of Music in Advanced Performance (Piano) from the Royal College of Music in London, where she was awarded the Polani Award scholarship, studied under pianist Leon McCawley; a Bachelor of Music in Performance (Piano) from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore, where she received a full scholarship sponsored by Singtel, studied under Albert Tiu; and a High School Diploma from the Philippine High School for the Arts as a government scholar. She has taught early childhood music education, the Suzuki Piano Method, and prepared students for ABRSM and Trinity College London examinations in Singapore. She also taught at KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, India, founded by Grammy Award-winning composer and music producer A.R. Rahman.


From 2024 to 2025, Alexandra collaborated as a pianist in various competitions and performances, including Carnegie Hall appearances. She worked with clarinetist Kristianna McClain on Rabaudโ€™s Solo de Concours, Op. 10 (Elite International Music Competition); soprano Keerthana Sriram on Mozartโ€™s Voi che sapete and Schubertโ€™s Lachen und Weinen (American Virtuoso and American Protรฉgรฉ competitions); vocalist Prarthana Sriram on Miley Cyrusโ€™ Wrecking Ball (American Protรฉgรฉ); vocalist Dhanya Mayuran on Christina Perriโ€™s A Thousand Years (American Protรฉgรฉ); and violinist Beckett Chua (American Protรฉgรฉ). Additionally, she performed Prokofievโ€™s Peter and the Wolf, arranged for one narrator, two violins, one viola, and one piano, at Earth & Me in Astoria, Queens. She also gave a violin and piano recital, performing Beethovenโ€™s Violin Sonata No. 8, Bruchโ€™s Violin Concerto, Op. 26, Dvoล™รกk-Kreislerโ€™s Slavonic Fantasia in B minor, and Paganiniโ€™s Cantabile.


Alexandra currently lives in New York City.

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Baby Beethoven

Baby Beethoven are early-childhood music classes for babies, 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 solfรจge, and exploring the piano with one-finger classical tunes with your stuffy Nina the Ballerina. Class size: 8-9 students. Class duration: 45-minutes. Fee: $30/1-introductory class with the code BABYBEETHOVEN; $32/1-class with a course ticket; $45/1-class (drop-in)

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Group Piano

Piano Pioneers is a group piano program for beginner & intermediate levels. You will explore the keyboard basics, reading on the grand staff, increasing finger dexterity, playing solo repertoire, and performing in front of the class. Whether you plan to play your favorite piece, or take a piano exam, pieces are at the heart of your piano education. After all, playing an instrument is all about exploring, performing, and learning through repertoire. There are a few options to pay for the classes: pay per class "1-class/drop-in ticket"; pay per term "course ticket". Class size: 5 students. Class duration: 45-minutes.Fee: $37.50/45-minutes class with a course ticket; $50/45-minutes class (drop-in )

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Individual Piano

Individual Piano is a 1:1 weekly piano class on the grand piano for beginners up to ABRSM Grade 1 to 8 levels, open to all ages from 3+ to adults. Whether you're aiming to play your favorite piece or preparing for an ABRSM exam, the focus will be on mastering pieces as the core of your piano education. Additionally, students have the opportunity to practice on any of the five digital pianos with headsets, available before and after the class. Please inform the teacher in advance if you'd like to take advantage of this. Fee: $25/30-minutes 1-introductory class with the code ILOVEPIANO.

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Piano Exam Certification: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)

Congratulations to our students on their outstanding achievements in the ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Piano Performance Grade Exam! ๐Ÿ†


Anthony Nguyen, Piano, Performance Grade Initial (Distinction)

Xin Wang, Piano, Performance Grade Initial (Distinction)

Neha Singh, Piano, Performance Grade Initial (Distinction)

Shiv Dubey, Piano, Performance Grade Initial (Distinction)


Pass 100 | Merit 120 | Distinction 130 of 150

Google Reviews โญโญโญโญโญ

"We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Alexandra's Piano Lab class. As someone with a piano-playing background, I wanted my daughter to share the same musical journey. Alexandra has created a charming and child-friendly environment in the Piano Lab.  The class began with delightful songs and concluded with all the kids learning small musical notes. Overall it was a fun class!" - Summer I. 

"Ms. Alexandra is a wonderful music teacher! During the Baby Beethoven class, your child will get to explore many different instruments and practice foundational music concepts. My daughter loved her time at Piano Lab!" - Abigail C.

The studio is amazing! The space is very professional . Lots of activities for kids to explore different instruments. We will go every week and recommend to other friends - Xiao 

"Piano buds is an incredible program and learning space. My 18 month old son has adored attending all the classes and looks forward every week to making music. The young children class is extremely well run, includes a variety of activities and class props. Alexandra uses a variety of musical methods and all children are engaged and extending their knowledge. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to be immersed in music." - Tamara O'C.

Central Park Conservancy Playground Partners Annual Family Party 2024

    Carnegie Hall debut of violinist Beckett Chua at the American Protรฉgรฉ Winners Recital at the Weill Recital Hall Carnegie Hall on June 16, 2024. Beckett studies with violist Pham Thi Thu Thuy in Singapore.

      Spring into Music at Piano Buds! ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŽถ March brings fresh energy, blossoming skills, and exciting milestones for our piano buddies! From toddlers to adults, everyone is making stridesโ€”earning charm rewards and selecting recital pieces for our Spring Concert at Steinway Hall on May 27! ๐ŸŽนโœจ

      February is all about sharing the joy of music! At Piano Buds in a Pod, weโ€™re focusing on building confidence, mastering new pieces, and celebrating each studentโ€™s unique progress. Letโ€™s keep the music flowing and the spirits highโ€”with a sprinkle of hearts and harmony! โค๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

      Kicking Off 2025 with Our Piano Buds! ๐ŸŽถ January at Piano Buds in a Pod has been amazing! From toddlers to adults, everyone is setting musical goals, diving into the grand staff, and building confidence. Excited for a year of progress, practice, and funโ€”letโ€™s keep the momentum going! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽต

      To our shining stars in NYC: Your music makes our world sparkle, one twinkling note at a time! โœจ Every melody adds magic to our journey. Hereโ€™s to more starry memories together! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽถ Piano Buds opened 1 year ago, and we couldnโ€™t be more grateful! ๐Ÿ’–

      THEY'RE RARELY TOO YOUNG AND NEVER TOO OLD TO TWINKLE โœจ

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