Book now for piano classes in NYC for the winter term starting January 6, 2025.
Class Size: 5 Students. $50/45-minutes class drop-in ticket ($37.50/1-introductory with code ILOVEGROUPPIANO) available to book 7-days prior to a class & 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); $37.50/45-minutes class with a course ticket with applied pro rata discount for each past date. 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 before the end of the course. Note: Missed make-up classes are non-transferable to another course. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
Piano Tasting in Steinway Hall, New York 2024
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. Fee: $37.50/45-minutes class
Book a class - Winter Term 2025
Class cancellation & refund policy
About the ABRSM Piano Examination - The minimum requirement is ABRSM Initial level or the ability to fluently read and play on the grand staff.
Students attend a weekly 45-minutes group class.
You may either drop off the student or wait in the classroom, following these rules:
Creating a sound-free learning space is our top priority, as students learn to play the piano through attentive listening.
You are welcome to wait inside the classroom; however:
Age 5+ early beginners:
Monday 3:25pm, 4:15pm
Tuesday 3:30pm, 4:20pm
Wednesday 3:25pm
Thursday 3:45pm, 4:35pm
Saturday 8:25am, 11:20am
Age 8+ later beginners:
Tuesday 5:10pm
Intermediate level (The minimum requirement is ABRSM Initial level or the ability to fluently read and play on the rand staff.):
TBA
Adult beginners:
Monday 6:15pm, 7:05pm
Tuesday 6:35pm, 7:25pm
Age 5+ early beginners:
Monday 3:15pm
Tuesday 4:15pm
Wednesday 3:25pm
Thursday 3:45pm, 4:35pm
Saturday 8:30am, 11:30am
Age 8+ later beginners:
Tuesday 5:15pm
Adult beginners:
Monday 6:15pm, 7pm
Tuesday 6:15pm
5 digital pianos
1 acoustic grand piano
The class capacity is 5 students at maximum.
✏️ Learn or review finger numbers/notes on the grand staff, 🎹 play a 1-octave C-major scale on the mini pianos, 🎵 select a digital piano, 📕 open your books to page ___, 👋 find your finger position, 🌈 play on black keys or white keys CDEFGAB, 🎧 wear headphones while you practice a piece from Alfred’s Books or ABRSM Initial to Gr. 1-5 books, 🎭 learn about the roles of the artist & the audience,🏅 perform in class on the grand piano ⭐ take a bow 🤖 sight-read Beethoven Symphony 'Choral'
Early Beginners ages 5+
Later Beginners ages 8+
Adult Beginners
Intermediate Level from ABRSM Initial & Grade 1-5 - The minimum requirement is ABRSM Initial level or the ability to fluently read and play on the grand staff.
Alexandra Minoza is a professional pianist, a Steinway Teacher & Educational Partner, 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, 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
Make-up classes (up to 2 classes) for missed Group Piano classes are available until the last day of the course. If you miss your scheduled class, students have the option to transfer their ticket to another class date before the end of the course. Note: Missed make-up classes are non-transferable to another course. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
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
March 6-16, 2025 - closed
April 14-20, 2025 - Spring Recess
May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day
Dear Students and Families,
The piano recital will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Steinway Hall, NYC. Performers will receive a Certificate of Performance from Steinway Hall, presented by Jennifer Chiaramonte, and the event concludes with a group photo. Enroll in the group or individual piano course by January 31, 2025, and remain enrolled through the recital date to participate.
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Students must book and pay the class or course fees in advance before attending.
The piano recital will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Steinway Hall, NYC. Performers will receive a Certificate of Performance, presented by Jennifer Chiaramonte, and the event concludes with a group photo. To participate, you must enroll in the group or individual piano course by January 31, 2025.
The number of classes may vary each term. You will be paying $37.50/45-minutes class if you purchase a course ticket. 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.
– $37.50/- discount for each past date (prorated) or cancellation by the studio.
Books will be provided at the studio on your first class.
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Level 1A (5 Books): 1 x Lesson Book, 1 x Theory Book, 1 x Technic Book, 1 x Recital Book, 1 x Notespeller Book
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Level 1 for the Later Beginner (5 Books): 1 x Lesson Book, 1 x Theory Book, 1 x Technic Book, 1 x Recital Book, 1 x Notespeller Book
1 x Alfred's Piano 101 Book
1 x Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Complete
Recommended books:
1 x Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises For The Piano, Vol. 925
1 x Czerny: The Young Pianist, Op. 823
1 x Everybody’s Favorite Series, 100 Easy Pieces for Children
1 x Everybody’s Favorite Series, Piano Pieces for Adult Beginners
1 x ABRSM Piano Exam, Initial
1 x ABRSM Piano Exam. Grade 1
Recommended books:
1 x Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises For The Piano, Vol. 925
1 x Czerny: The Young Pianist, Op. 823
1 x Everybody’s Favorite Series, 100 Easy Pieces for Children
1 x Everybody’s Favorite Series, Piano Pieces for Adult Beginners
Exam Dates
Digital Performance Grades are available on demand. There are no booking periods and exam sessions. Instead, you can book, pay and submit the exam video when you are ready. You can submit the video when you book or at any time during the following 28 days. Book an exam
Exam Fees
£46.00 Initial Performance Grade
£50.00 Performance Grade 1
£58.00 Performance Grade 2
£66.00 Performance Grade 3
1. A continuous video recording with:
- an announcement of your name, instrument, grade and pieces/songs
- the opening of your own-choice piece/song – shown to the camera
- photo identification for Grade 6, 7 and 8 – shown to the camera
- a continuous, unedited performance of your four pieces/songs
2. An online program form and declaration:
- completed during the upload process by the candidate or responsible adult (if the candidate is under 18)
Dear Students and Families,
The piano recital will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Steinway Hall, NYC. Performers will receive a Certificate of Performance from Steinway Hall, presented by Jennifer Chiaramonte, and the event concludes with a group photo. Enroll in the group or individual piano course by January 31, 2025, and remain enrolled through the recital date to participate.
DaysDays
HrsHours
MinsMinutes
SecsSeconds
Class Size: 5 Students. $50/45-minutes class drop-in ticket ($37.50/1-introductory with code ILOVEGROUPPIANO) available to book 7-days prior to a class & 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); $37.50/45-minutes class with a course ticket with applied pro rata discount for each past date. 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 before the end of the course. Note: Missed make-up classes are non-transferable to another course. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
Fall Term 2025
Monday 3:15 - 4:00 PM (45mins)
Sep 9, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Monday 4:02 PM (45mins)
Sep 9, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Monday 4:50 PM (45mins)
Sep 9, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Monday 6:15 PM (45mins)
Sep 9, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Monday 7 PM (45mins)
Sep 9, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Tuesday 4:15 PM
Sep 3, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Tuesday 5:15 PM (45mins)
Sep 3, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Tuesday 6:15 PM (45mins)
Sep 3, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Wednesday 3:25 PM (45mins)
Sep 4, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Thursday 3:45 PM (45mins)
Sep 5, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Thursday 4:35 PM (45mins)
Sep 5, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Saturday 8:30 AM (45mins)
Sep 7, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Fall Term 2024
Saturday 11:30 AM (45mins)
Sep 7, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Dear Students and Families,
The piano recital will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Steinway Hall, NYC. Performers will receive a Certificate of Performance from Steinway Hall, presented by Jennifer Chiaramonte, and the event concludes with a group photo. Enroll in the group or individual piano course by January 31, 2025, and remain enrolled through the recital date to participate.
DaysDays
HrsHours
MinsMinutes
SecsSeconds
Class Size: 5 Students. $50/45-minutes class drop-in ticket ($37.50/1-introductory with code ILOVEGROUPPIANO) available to book 7-days prior to a class & 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); $37.50/45-minutes class with a course ticket with applied pro rata discount for each past date. 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 before the end of the course. Note: Missed make-up classes are non-transferable to another course. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
Winter Term 2025
Monday 3:25 - 4:10 PM (45mins)
Jan. 6 - May 19, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Monday 4:15 - 5:00 PM (45mins)
Jan. 6 - May 19, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Monday 6:15 - 7:00 PM (45mins)
Jan. 6 - May 19, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Monday 7:05 - 7:50 PM (45mins)
Jan. 6 - May 19, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:15 PM (45mins)
Jan. 7 - May 20, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Tuesday 4:20 - 5:05 PM (45mins)
Jan. 7 - May 20, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Tuesday 5:10 - 5:55 PM (45mins)
Jan. 7 - May 20, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Tuesday 6:35 - 7:20 PM (45mins)
Jan. 7 - May 20, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Tuesday 7:25 - 8:10 PM (45mins)
Jan. 7 - May 20, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Wednesday 3:25 - 4:10 PM (45mins)
Jan. 8 - May 21, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Thursday 3:45 - 4:30 PM (45mins)
Jan. 9 - May 22, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Thursday 4:35 - 5:20 PM (45mins)
Jan. 9 - May 22, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Saturday 8:25 - 9:10 PM (45mins)
Jan. 6 - May 19, 2025
Winter Term 2025
Saturday 11:20 - 12:05 NN (45mins)
Jan. 6 - May 19, 2025
Winter Term 2025
TBA
Jan. 8 - May 21, 2025
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