Business Details
41 Years
experience
Private Music Lessons in NYC & Long Island
Kathryn Brickell Music has been dedicated to delivering high-quality private music instruction since 1985. Founded on principles of ethical practices and excellence, our organization has over 25 years of experience connecting students with highly qualified music educators. Our instructors, carefully selected from prestigious music schools, bring diverse expertise in classical and contemporary music, ensuring tailored programs for all skill levels. We offer flexible lesson formats, both in-home and in-studio, across the NY Metro area and beyond. Our commitment to personalized service extends to matching students with teachers who align with their musical interests and learning styles. We specialize in instruction across a wide range of instruments, including piano, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, and voice, catering to children starting as young as age 3 and adults.With local instructors familiar with every town we serve, we provide seamless access to music education in NYC, Long Island, Northern Virginia, and Southeastern North Carolina. Our approach emphasizes both technical proficiency and artistic expression, incorporating popular contemporary music alongside traditional classical repertoire. We pride ourselves on maintaining rigorous teaching standards while fostering a joyful, engaging learning environment. Our team includes active professional musicians who bring real-world experience to every lesson, ensuring students receive comprehensive, practical training.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Training
Strings Instruction
Woodwinds Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of experience providing quality music instruction
- Highly qualified instructors with rigorous selection standards
- Tailored programs to match individual student needs and interests
- Servicing multiple regions including NYC, Long Island, and Northern Virginia
- Flexible lesson formats in-home or in-studio locations
What people say
Excellent personable and dedicated teacher
Expert at online lessons
Kind patient teacher
Solid music education
Professional and experienced
Services
Piano Lessons
Structured piano instruction tailored to individual goals combines classical foundations with contemporary repertoire. Experienced instructors emphasize proper technique, music theory, and performance skills in both in-home and studio settings. Lesson plans adapt to each student's progress and musical preferences.
Guitar Lessons
Comprehensive guitar instruction covers acoustic, electric, and bass techniques for students aged 5+. Our curriculum includes chord progressions, fingerpicking patterns, and improvisation methods taught by professional musicians with diverse genre expertise across rock, jazz, and classical styles.
Voice Training
Personalized vocal instruction develops breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal range for singers of all levels. Our voice teachers specialize in proper technique and performance preparation for genres ranging from Broadway to pop, with attention to healthy vocal production and song interpretation.
Strings Instruction
Specialized training for violin, viola, cello, and upright bass focuses on proper posture and bowing techniques. Instructors guide students through classical repertoire while incorporating modern pieces, with careful attention to hand positioning and tone production for all skill levels.
Woodwinds Lessons
Comprehensive instruction for flute, clarinet, and saxophone develops embouchure control, finger dexterity, and musical expression. Our teachers customize lessons for beginners through advanced students, covering classical techniques and contemporary styles while addressing instrument-specific challenges in breath support and articulation.
Questions
How do I schedule my first music lesson?
Call 917-246-7578 to discuss your musical preferences with our client managers, who will match you with the best instructor based on availability and teaching style.
What instruments can I learn through KBM?
We offer instruction on piano, guitar, voice, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, drums, and more across all skill levels.
Are online lessons available?
Yes! KBM provides high-quality virtual lessons for all instruments with teachers experienced in online instruction through various platforms.
What age groups do you teach?
We accept students starting at age 3 through adulthood, with specialized approaches for early childhood development and tailored instruction for teen and adult learners.
How are teachers selected for students?
Our rigorous selection process ensures instructors meet strict qualifications. We match students with teachers based on instrument expertise, teaching style, location, and availability preferences.
Do you offer lesson guarantees?
We guarantee teacher compatibility through our flexible matching system. If needed, we'll arrange a different instructor at no additional cost to ensure satisfactory progress.
Reviews (1)
Jessica A.
Feb 05, 2015
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This is our second time using a teacher from this company and our kids are enjoying both teachers. We asked for a piano teacher for our 8 year old daughter and a year later she is playing nicely and looks forward to her lessons each week. Her teacher, Grace, is creative in dealing with our daughter who usually has a difficult time sitting still but will sit for Grace. Grace will engage our daughter with little games and rewards for her accomplishments.
Our son who is 10, started sax lessons several months ago and he's also doing well. Joshua, our sax teacher, is preparing our son for a school concert in the spring and we are seeing great progress.
Our son who is 10, started sax lessons several months ago and he's also doing well. Joshua, our sax teacher, is preparing our son for a school concert in the spring and we are seeing great progress.
