Music Classes For Kids in Brooklyn

Learn to play music with friends! Our fun ensemble program is for students ages 6+

Jam Band 101

Jam Band 101 is for students ages 6-9 who are brand new to music or have had a little instruction before. This class is perfect for kids who want to explore different instruments and learn music through playing games with a group.

What we will do in class:

• Drum Circle – Learn all about rhythm using a fluency first approach.
• Melody – Recognize and play back melodies.
• Harmony – Recognize and play the basic chords all musicians learn to start.
• Songwriting – Explore each of the instruments in a band while writing your own music in every class.
• Perform! We will have opportunities throughout the year to share your original songs with friends and family.

Ensemble Class playing “Ob-LaDi, Ob-La-Da”, and Jam Band 101 playing an original song – “Mad Scientist”!

Why Enroll in Our Fun Music Classes For Kids?

Set the Stage For a Lifetime of Musical Enjoyment

It’s easy to feel like your child has to start with intensive private lessons and daily practice schedules if they want to get ahead in music. But when children are just beginning, the real priority is building curiosity and enjoyment. If a young student feels excited about making music, they’ll want to come back to it again and again. Our ensemble programs focus on sparking that interest first. Once a child is having fun, it becomes much easier to teach them the discipline that follows.

We’ve seen over and over that kids who start in a creative, low-pressure environment often go on to develop serious musical skills on their own initiative. Some of them later choose to pursue private lessons and advanced repertoire. Others stay involved casually but confidently, playing for their own enjoyment or in bands with friends. Both are success stories. The goal isn’t to produce prodigies—it’s to help kids build a joyful and lasting connection to music.

We Relieve the Pressure of Choosing an Instrument

If your child isn’t sure which instrument they want to play, that’s completely normal. One of the best things about ensemble programs like Jam Band 101 is that students can try things out and learn what feels natural to them. They might start on ukulele, move to drums, and then fall in love with the bass guitar. We give them the chance to explore without the pressure of locking into a decision right away.

Giving students some control over the music they play and the instruments they use helps build buy-in. They’re more invested in what they’re doing because it reflects their own choices—not just what was handed to them.

The Social Component Leads to Long Term Enjoyment

Making music with peers gives kids something to look forward to every week. Rehearsing songs together, learning how to stay in sync, and preparing for performances creates shared experiences that are both fun and rewarding. These friendships often extend beyond the rehearsal room. Students learn how to listen, collaborate, and support each other, which are skills that carry over into every part of life.

They Start With a More Holistic Knowledge of Music, Then Specialize Later

Our ensemble programs let students develop rhythm, melody, harmony, and ear training all at once, without having to dive immediately into one instrument or method. When they do eventually begin private lessons, they bring a well-rounded understanding with them. That early exposure to how music works—and how it feels to play with others—makes everything else more meaningful.