Book now for piano classes in NYC for the winter term starting January 6, 2025.
Book your classes in advance to secure your spot by logging in [via Bookwhen] https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod with the same email used for the Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct from your sessions “available with your pass.”
🎶 Surprise! Someone knows how much you'll love this musical adventure.
Purchase a gift voucher here: https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod/vouchers
This is a gift voucher worth $45, $384, or $480 to the "Baby Beethoven" music class. If you bought this as a gift, please forward the email containing the voucher code (PDF file) to the gift recipient along with any additional information.
To redeem your classes, please follow these steps: Step 1 - Visit www.pianobuds.com or https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod to book your classes. Step 2 - Enter your voucher code during the booking process. Step 3 - 💡 Please note: You won't be able to choose how much you use in one transaction, but if your voucher is more than the booking, you can spend the remaining balance at a later date.
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Class Size: 8 Students. $45/1-class drop-in ticket ($30/1-introductory class with code BABYBEETHOVEN. The code is valid for a 1-class ticket per single booker email. If booking for 2 or more students, use a different email for each student to activate the code); $32/1-class with a course ticket with applied pro rata discount for each past date; $32/1-class with 12-Class Pass; $37.50/1-class with 8-Class Pass; or $40/1-class with 5-Class Pass. Class dates and fees are set based on the number of scheduled classes for the term. Please review the schedule, including school closure dates, before booking.
If you miss your scheduled class, students have the option to transfer their ticket to another class date. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
Baby Beethoven are early-childhood music classes crafted to spark your child's 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, looking at art, singing the solfège, and exploring the piano with one-finger classical tunes along with your stuffy Nina Ballerina.
Say Hello, explore earth sounds on bluebird chime bars 🦜, frog guiro 🐸, busy bees shakers 🐝, & river rhythm sticks 🪨, piano parade with Beethoven Bear 🐻, jungle beats on gathering drum 🥁, Rhythm Kingdom's enchanted beat blocks & boomwhackers 🧱, tempo changes with scarves “Once upon a time” 👑, tick tock countdown to an adventure in space 🚀, art & music Flight of the Bumblebee with parachute 🪂, solfège on piano, bells, & glockenspiel 🎵, Community Helpers pretend play & sing 👮🏽♀️.
🎂 If it’s your child’s birthday, please let the teacher know so we can celebrate by having the class sing "Happy Birthday" together accompanied by the piano!
Fall Term 2024 (September 7 - December 21)
Monday 10am
Tuesday 10am
Wednesday 10am, 4:20pm
Thursday 10am
Saturday 9:30am, 10:30am
Winter Term 2025 (Jan. 6 - May 3, 2025)
Monday 10am
Tuesday 10am, 2pm
Wednesday 10am, 4:25pm
Saturday 9:20am, 10:20am
Read the class curriculum here
1 student (age 1+) + 1 adult
Q: What type of class is Baby Beethoven at Piano Buds?
A: It is a “baby and me music class", "mommy and me music class", or “kids music class” held at Piano Buds in a Pod located in New York City borough of Manhattan in the Upper East Side.
45 minutes
8 students
Alexandra Minoza is a professional pianist and 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, and a Bachelor of Music in Performance (Piano) from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in the National University of Singapore, where she was awarded a full-scholarship sponsored by Singtel. Read more
Address:
1751 2nd Avenue, Suite 101, New York 10128
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Arrive 5-10 minutes before the class and be advised that all strollers will be parked at the concierge desk or community hall where there are security cameras at the entry doors. Upon arriving at the building:
1. At the concierge desk, ask for Piano Bud’s designated stroller parking space.
2. They will direct you to the stroller parking space on the same level.
3. Take your valuables.
4. Take the elevator to level 1.
Baby Beethoven class students have the option to transfer their ticket to another class date. To do so, please send an email to pianobudsinapod@gmail.com requesting a ticket transfer.
Please read and agree to the Class Cancellation and Refund Policy before booking a class. Please note that all refund requests must be made in writing to the studio administration within the specified timeframes outlined in this policy. Refunds will be processed within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 15 working days of the request being received to your original payment method. To do so, please send an email to pianobudsinapod@gmail.com requesting a refund.
No classes on the following dates:
5/25/2024 - 6/9/2024 - site soundproofing renovation
7/4/2024 - 7/7/2024 - July 4th weekend
11/25/2024 - 11/30/2024 - Thanksgiving Recess
12/21/2024 to 1/3/2025 - Winter Recess
Book your classes in advance to secure your spot by logging in [via Bookwhen] https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod with the same email used for the Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct from your sessions “available with your pass.”
Students are required to book and pay for the class (available with a Class Pass) or course fees in advance before attending a Baby Beethoven music class. Classes can be purchased using a Class Pass. Additionally, you may purchase a Gift Voucher for someone who will enjoy this musical adventure. 🎁
The number of classes may vary each term. You will be paying $32 per class if you purchase a course ticket.
– $32.00 discount for each past date (prorated) or cancellation
Select at least one (1) class ticket date and a Class Pass, which will be auto-deducted in your shopping basket. 🛒 Proceed to checkout with a Class Pass and one (1) ticket. To book more classes, select the classes at https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod Logging in [via Bookwhen] with the same email used for the Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct from your sessions “available with your pass.” Booking ensures you reserve your seat for the session.
Enjoy access to twelve (12) Baby Beethoven classes anytime! Remember to BOOK your class at https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod each time you plan to attend. Logging in [via Bookwhen] with the same email used for Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct it from your sessions. Booking ensures you reserve your seat for the session.
Enjoy access to eight (8) Baby Beethoven classes anytime! Remember to BOOK your class at https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod each time you plan to attend. Logging in [via Bookwhen] with the same email used for Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct it from your sessions. Booking ensures you reserve your seat for the session.
Enjoy access to five (5) Baby Beethoven classes anytime! Remember to BOOK your class at https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod each time you plan to attend. Logging in [via Bookwhen] with the same email used for Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct it from your sessions. Booking ensures you reserve your seat for the session.
To redeem your classes, please follow these steps:
Step 1 - Visit www.pianobuds.com or https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod to book your classes.
Step 2 - Enter your voucher code during the booking process.
Step 3 - 💡 Please note: You won't be able to choose how much you use in one transaction, but if your voucher is more than the booking, you can spend the remaining balance at a later date.
Purchase a gift voucher here: https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod/vouchers
This is a gift voucher worth $45 to the "Baby Beethoven" music class. If you bought this as a gift, please forward the email containing the voucher code (PDF file) to the gift recipient along with any additional information.
Purchase a gift voucher here: https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod/vouchers
This is a gift voucher worth $384 to the "Baby Beethoven" music class. If you bought this as a gift, please forward the email containing the voucher code (PDF file) to the gift recipient along with any additional information.
Purchase a gift voucher here: https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod/vouchers
This is a gift voucher worth $480 to the "Baby Beethoven" music class. If you bought this as a gift, please forward the email containing the voucher code (PDF file) to the gift recipient along with any additional information.
Class Size: 8 Students. $45/1-class drop-in ticket ($30/1-introductory class with code BABYBEETHOVEN. The code is valid for a 1-class ticket per single booker email. If booking for 2 or more students, use a different email for each student to activate the code); $32/1-class with a course ticket with applied pro rata discount for each past date; $32/1-class with 12-Class Pass; $37.50/1-class with 8-Class Pass; or $40/1-class with 5-Class Pass. Class dates and fees are set based on the number of scheduled classes for the term. Please review the schedule, including school closure dates, before booking.
If you miss your scheduled class, students have the option to transfer their ticket to another class date. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
Fall Term 2024
Monday 10:00 AM (45mins)
Fall Term 2024
Tuesday 10:00 AM (45mins)
Fall Term 2024
Wednesday 10:00 AM (45mins)
Fall Term 2024
Wednesday 4:20 PM (45mins)
Fall Term 2024
Saturday 9:30 AM (45mins)
Fall Term 2024
Saturday 10:30 AM (45mins)
Visit the Piano Buds scheduling page to view all upcoming classes, including those for the coming week, as well as all classes scheduled for all course dates. Check the details and book your spot now.
Class Size: 8 Students. $45/1-class drop-in ticket ($30/1-introductory class with code BABYBEETHOVEN. The code is valid for a 1-class ticket per single booker email. If booking for 2 or more students, use a different email for each student to activate the code); $32/1-class with a course ticket with applied pro rata discount for each past date; $32/1-class with 12-Class Pass; $37.50/1-class with 8-Class Pass; or $40/1-class with 5-Class Pass. Class dates and fees are set based on the number of scheduled classes for the term. Please review the schedule, including school closure dates, before booking.
If you miss your scheduled class, students have the option to transfer their ticket to another class date. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
Winter Term 2025
Monday 10:00 AM (45mins)
Winter Term 2025
Tuesday 10:00 AM (45mins)
Winter Term 2025
Tuesday 2:00 PM (45mins)
Winter Term 2025
Wednesday 10:00 AM (45mins)
Winter Term 2025
Wednesday 4:25 PM (45mins)
Winter Term 2025
Saturday 9:20 AM (45mins)
Winter Term 2025
Saturday 10:20 AM (45mins)
Visit the Piano Buds scheduling page to view all upcoming classes, including those for the coming week, as well as all classes scheduled for all course dates. Check the details and book your spot now.
Children build active listening skills by exploring different musical styles, rhythms, and instruments. They learn to identify sounds, recognize patterns, and appreciate various musical elements. Activities like "Beethoven Bear: High and Low!" and "Syncopated Clock" help sharpen their hearing and musical awareness.
Skills are nurtured through engaging songs, chants, and solfège exercises. Children practice controlling their voices as they sing solfège syllables like "do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do," while also learning to match pitches accurately, identifying corresponding notes on the piano.
Children gain hands-on experience with various instruments like mini pianos, violins, drums and props, developing fine and gross motor skills. They learn to manipulate objects like scarves, fruit shakers, and rhythm sticks to create music and follow rhythms. Activities like "Fruit shakers: Shake the apple tree!" and "Rhythm sticks: I am a fine musician!" promote coordination and musical exploration.
Fundamental musical concepts are introduced through playful activities. Children learn about rhythm, tempo, pitch, and dynamics. Activities such as "Piano + clefs" and "Chime bars: Going up the sound goes higher!" help children understand basic music theory in an age-appropriate manner.
Imaginative play is encouraged through music-inspired activities. Children use their creativity to act out scenarios, move like animals, or pretend to be in different environments. Activities like "Movement: On a log, Mr. Frog!" and "Stretchy band: Our city is big!" stimulate imaginative thinking and self-expression.
Children engage in more complex musical activities that combine multiple skills. These activities often involve movement, singing, and instrument play simultaneously. Examples include "Parachute: Our city is big!" and "Desk bells + hats: Firefighter song," which integrate various musical elements for a richer learning experience.
Children are introduced to a variety of musical instruments, learning about their sounds, shapes, and how to play them. This hands-on exploration fosters curiosity and may spark interest in future instrument study. Activities like "Piano: Story of the Orchestra" provide exposure to different instruments and their roles in music. In class, they have been introduced to the clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, violin, piano, glockenspiel, castanets, frame drums, lollipop drums, triangles, and many more.
The curriculum emphasizes repetition of songs, rhythms, and activities over several weeks, helping children build familiarity and confidence. This repetition reinforces learning and allows them to internalize musical concepts. Activities like "Say hello with your hands!" and "Fruit shakers: Shake the apple tree!" are repeated to promote mastery and enjoyment. At the end of each class, students receive small rewards like stickers, stamps, or celebratory items.
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