Piano playtime starts here—with buddies in NYC!
Piano Buds in a Pod® is a Steinway Educational Partner located at 91 Street & 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. Contact Us
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 solfège, 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)
Starting January 1, 2026, you will be paying $34/1-introductory class with the code BABYBEETHOVEN; $45/1-class (drop-in); $34/1-class with a course ticket; $34/1-class with a 12-Classes Pass; $37.50/1-class with a 8-Classes Pass; $40/1-class with a 5-Classes Pass
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 1-introductory class with the code ILOVEGROUPIANO; $37.50/45-minutes class with a Course Ticket; $50/45-minutes with a 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket “pay-per-class”.
Starting September 1, 2025, you will be paying $38.50/45-minutes class if you purchase a course ticket.
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: $40/30-minutes 1-Introductory Class with the code ILOVEPIANO; $55/30-minutes with a Full Course Enrollment Ticket; $70/30-minutes with a 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket “pay-per-class”.
Starting January 1, 2026, you will be paying $57/30-minutes with a Full Course Enrollment Ticket.
For in-home lessons, please email us at pianobudsinapod@gmail.com. Updated teacher profiles will be available by August 2025. Fee: $100/45-minutes with a 12-Classes Pass valid for a 14-week period from your start date.
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