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1. SAE Institute, New York City

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SAE Institute is located in Manhattan, New York CIty. It was established as The School of Audio Engineering (SAE) in 1976 by engineer / producer Tom Misner, who in doing so developed the world's first combined practical and theoretical curriculum in audio engineering. Over the past three decades, SAE has developed into a world-wide network of campuses, boasting some of the most advanced equipment and facilities available to students studying in the creative media industries. We offer a certificate program in Electronic Music Production and a diploma program in Audio Technology. SAE Institute arrived in the United States in 1999, its first campus in mid-town New York City. SAE quickly added campuses in Nashville and Miami, followed by Los Angeles, Atlanta, and the most recent location in San Francisco.

- Electronic Music Production Certificate
- Audio Technology Diploma Program

2. New York Jazz Workshop

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• Situated in Times Square, the beating heart of NYC, New York Jazz Workshop is a community-based jazz music school that provides a wide range of ongoing weekly music workshops, summer classes, and private music lessons for students of all ages.

• New York Jazz Workshop is one of Manhattan's premier educational institutions, offering courses in improvisation, harmony, rhythm, individual instruments, and composition.

• We have earned a strong reputation in the jazz community, and many of our teachers are world‐renowned and highly respected musicians and educators in their own right.

Year-Round Music Classes in Times Square:

- Music courses for students of all ages in improvisation, harmony, rhythm, individual instruments, and composition.

• Ongoing Weekly Music Workshops
• Trimester Music Courses
• Summer Music Intensives
• Private Music Lessons
• Online Music Learning
• Music Master Classes
• Outreach Music Programs

3. Sage Music

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Sage Music provides private / one-on-one music lessons for adults and children in Long Island City (Queens) and Williamsburg / Greenpoint (Brooklyn).

We offer music lessons for adults and children on guitar, piano, voice, flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, horn, trumpet, drums, composition, and songwriting. We also offer group music classes for children.

Because our dedicated and trained faculty are going to teach you how to play the music that you want to play, with the best technique for practicing and learning music.

Our music lessons are different because we select teachers who are both great musicians and who are passionate about teaching. We then train them to become great educators for private music lessons or group classes.

Private / One-to-One Music Lessons:

- For adults & children

Musical instruments include:
- Guitar
- Piano
- Voice
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Horn
- Trumpet
- Drums
- Composition
- Songwriting

4. Audio Recording and Production School, New York City

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The Institute of Audio Research (IAR) is located in New York City, close to the vibrant Greenwich Village and Union Square. We provide a complete education in audio engineering and music production, combining a broad background with hands-on experience. Our audio engineering and music production diploma curriculum is crafted by faculty members who are deeply involved in music and audio. IAR’s rolling admissions places students in classes that begin throughout the year, so you don’t have to wait long to start training for your future. The program can be completed in approximately nine months by a full-time student and in approximately a year by a part-time student at night. We believe the key to a valuable education in music production is a command of the fundamental concepts of sound. We emphasize these principles with both digital and analog classroom and studio experience. New York City is the worldwide destination for music and audio professionals. So it’s no wonder that international students contribute to the creative energy at IAR. We welcome foreign students to our school.

Audio Recording and Production diploma program (900 hours)

5. Bechstein School Of Music

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Bechstein America recently launched the new School of Music at the Bechstein Centre in Manhattan, New York City. We offer piano lessons for children and adults, inspired by the company’s rich musical history and legacy of supporting music education. From tuneful toddlers to enthusiastic elders, everyone can experience the joys of “making music” in a warm, supportive, yet disciplined environment. Our philosophy is that learning to play piano should be fun—but should also encompass the fundamental, traditional learning processes.

In addition to private instruction and group lessons, the Bechstein School of Music offers music history and theory classes, with special programs for preschoolers and toddlers. We offer flexible schedules and classes for all ages. Students will have the rare opportunity to learn and perform on the finest pianos in the world, and will be able to attend concerts and lectures, covering a wide range of music styles and topics, at the Bechstein Piano Centre’s
beautiful recital hall.

- Group Piano Lessons for kids & adults
- Individual Piano Tuition for kids & adults
- Music History Classes
- Music Theory Classes

6. The Contemporary Music Course

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‘The Contemporary Music Course’ is an attractively presented high quality online music course for beginners, songwriters and arrangers. No previous qualifications are required. You'll have instant access for a year, to 130 lessons that stream instantly from the net to your computer, iPad or iPhone.

Free two day trial!!! If you are interested let us know via the form on our Contact Page.

I haven't seen anything like this style of presentation on the internet. Apart from private students globally it is being used as a college teaching resource in NZ and Australia.

Student Testimonials:

"I think your website is awesome. It really gives you the feeling of being in a music school" Valerie Crawford, student - USA

"When I discovered your course - Geronimo!!!!!! Perfect timing and perfect content!!!!!! I spent four hours on it last night immediately and it is completely brilliant. The guitar and drum sections are a complete gift. Thank you so much. But it is all explained so clearly and simply. The best thing is the boost finding your course has given me and I am moving from the fear into the enjoyment which I have been searching for." Kris Yarborough, Student - U.K.

‘The Language of Music (theory)’, ‘Chords and Harmony’, ‘Voicings / Arranging 1', ‘Basic Counterpoint’, ‘Writing for Drums’ and 'Writing for Guitar' - in production is 'Writing with a computer' (Sibelius software and Logic sequencing softwares).

7. ProMedia Training New York

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With state-of-the-art training facilities on the West Side of Manhattan, NYC, ProMedia Training is an audio engineering school that specializes in providing official Avid Pro Tools Training, Avid Certification and Audio Engineering programs taught by Grammy winning faculty. We are the industry leader in Pro Tools Certification, audio engineering education, recording and mixing training for musicians, producers, recording engineers and singers/songwriters. Both day and night classes are available.

ProMedia Training is the premier authorized Avid Pro School having certified more students in Pro Tools than any other organization. We also provide customized on-site training for corporations where professionals can advance their skills while learning in their own working environment. In addition to our NYC campus, we provide training in Chicago IL, Los Angeles & San Diego CA, Miami FL, Dallas TX, Las Vegas NV, Nashville TN, and Washington, DC. If you are looking for an alternative affordable option to an Audio Engineering Degree, ProMedia Training is the perfect solution for you!

Pro Tools Training in NYC:

- Pro Tools Core Package: Pro Tools 101, Pro Tools 110

- Pro Tools Operator Certification Package: Pro Tools 101, Pro Tools 110, Pro Tools 201, Pro Tools 210

- Pro Tools Expert Certification Package: Pro Tools 101, Pro Tools 110, Pro Tools 201, Pro Tools 210, Pro Tools 310

- Individual Courses:
PT 101: Pro Tools 101
PT 110: Pro Tools 110
PT 201: Pro Tools 201