NOW ACCEPTING AFTER-SCHOOL Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 ENROLLMENTS FOR KIDS & ADULTS
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 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: A single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket is $45. The introductory first class is $34, reflecting a savings of $11 when the discount code BABYBEETHOVEN is applied at checkout. For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the tuition rate is $34 per 45-minute class. Other options are also available: buy a "Class Pass" and gift a music class "Gift Voucher".
Taught by: Alexandra
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. 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. A single 1-Class/Drop-In Ticket is $50. The introductory first class is $38.50, reflecting a savings of $11.50 when the discount code ILOVEGROUPPIANO is applied at checkout. For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the tuition rate is $38.50 per 45-minute class.
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.
Individual Piano Class is a 1-on-1 weekly piano class on the acoustic 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. Class size: 1 student. Facility: 1 acoustic grand piano and 5 digital pianos. Fees: There are several payment options for Individual Piano classes. 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. For the Full-Course Enrollment Ticket, the tuition rate is $55 per 30-minute class. Starting June 1, 2026, you will be paying $57.50/30-minutes with a Full Course Enrollment Ticket.
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