Business Details
23 Years
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Your Premier Music Education Destination in the Hudson Valley
New Windsor Music Academy is the Hudson Valley's premier destination for music education, serving students from ages 4 to adult since 2003. With over 30 university-trained instructors and a proven track record of excellence, we specialize in personalized private lessons for guitar, piano, voice, drums, strings, woodwinds, and more. Our state-of-the-art facility features technologically advanced teaching rooms equipped with professional-grade instruments, offering flexible scheduling seven days a week from early morning to late evening. We pride ourselves on catering to individual learning styles through customized lesson plans that balance technical skill development with students' personal musical interests. Our faculty includes performers with prestigious credentials from institutions like Yale and Berklee College of Music, as well as professional experience with renowned artists. We provide month-to-month enrollment with no long-term commitments, complemented by free recitals twice yearly and online lesson options for global accessibility. Our comfortable learning environment includes amenities like Wi-Fi-enabled waiting areas and video monitoring for parental engagement. With over 650 active students from 25+ surrounding communities, we maintain a family-friendly atmosphere while holding the distinction of being the Hudson Valley's #1 choice for music lessons for six consecutive years.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Piano Lessons
Voice Training
Drum Instruction
String Instruments
Woodwinds Classes
Online Music Lessons
Music Theory
Rock Band Classes
Music Production
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and musical preferences
- Our faculty includes instructors with degrees from Yale, Berklee, and Juilliard
- We provide flexible scheduling with lessons available 7 days a week until 9 PM
- Our students have performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall
- We maintain a proven track record of excellence since 2003 with 6 consecutive 'Best in Hudson Valley' awards
What people say
Top-notch teachers
Significant student progress
Flexible scheduling
Family-friendly environment
Professional instruction
Services
Guitar Lessons
Our guitar lessons cater to all skill levels from beginners to advanced players, covering electric, acoustic, bass, and ukulele. Instructors focus on technique development while incorporating students' favorite songs and styles. Lessons emphasize chord progressions, sight reading, and performance skills through a balanced curriculum of technical exercises and creative application.
Piano Lessons
Offering classical and contemporary piano instruction for ages four and up, our program develops sight reading, technique, and musical interpretation. Students learn repertoire ranging from Beethoven to modern pop while building foundational skills. Lessons accommodate both acoustic and electronic keyboard students with flexible curriculum options.
Voice Training
Specialized vocal instruction covers rock, pop, country, jazz, and classical styles with emphasis on breath control, vocal range expansion, and performance technique. Our program includes ear training and enunciation exercises while allowing students to develop either genre-specific skills or unique vocal identities through personalized coaching.
Drum Instruction
Professional drum instruction utilizes state-of-the-art electronic kits to teach rock, metal, jazz, and funk styles. Curriculum focuses on technical exercises for speed development, rhythmic complexity, and genre-specific patterns. Students receive guidance for band performance and have access to practice equipment during lessons.
Online Lessons
Flexible remote learning options utilize Zoom technology for real-time instruction with all instruments. Our program maintains the same personalized approach as in-person lessons with interactive teaching tools and progress tracking. Available for local and international students with scheduling flexibility across time zones.
Questions
What instruments can I learn at New Windsor Music Academy?
We offer lessons for guitar, piano, voice, drums, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, mandolin, woodwinds, brass, and more with specialized instructors for each instrument.
Are lessons available for different age groups?
Yes, we provide instruction for students aged 4 through adult with age-appropriate teaching methods and curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
What are the qualifications of your instructors?
Our 30+ instructors include graduates from Yale, Berklee College of Music, and Juilliard, with professional performance experience and teaching credentials across multiple music genres.
Do you offer flexible scheduling options?
We provide lessons seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Friday and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends with early morning and lunchtime slots available.
Can I try a lesson before committing?
While we don't offer free trial lessons, our month-to-month enrollment allows you to experience our program with no long-term commitments or upfront payments.
Do you prepare students for performances?
Yes, we offer performance preparation including NYSSMA auditions, recitals twice yearly, and opportunities to perform at venues like Carnegie Hall through our advanced student programs.
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Reviews (14)
Ronnie Rooney
May 30, 2022
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I love new Windsor music academy. My daughter has been taking clarinet and voice for over a year here. We are a military family stationed at West Point. The teachers are wonderful and my daughter considers them friends now. She has learned a great deal, even if she doesn't practice as much as she should. Haha. I highly recommend new Windsor music to anyone - new or not new to the neighborhood:
Kerrie Richards
Mar 13, 2022
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Both of my daughters take lessons at New Windsor Music Academy, and they are both thoroughly enjoying their experiences! Their teachers are patient, understanding, and most importantly encouraging. Their love of music and playing an instrument grows with each lesson. Lisa at the front desk is also very helpful, informative, and kind. I am very happy with my experience with New Windsor Music Academy!
Jaymee Scaduto
Feb 15, 2022
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I am absolutely loving my experience with New Windsor Music Academy! I finally am taking those piano lessons I have dreamed of for years! The instructors and staff are wonderful, talented and knowledgeable and I can't believe how quickly I am learning! It's also been a great way to carve out some "me" time. If anyone is thinking about music lessons of any kind, I tell them that New Windsor Music Academy is the place to go! Don't wait as long as I did to start the journey because you will love it!
Anne W.
Feb 13, 2022
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My kid's experience with the New Windsor Music Academy is wonderful. The professional, positive, and supportive environment provided by the Academy makes you not only learn the music, but also feel the music with happiness and believe in the inspiration that music brings --- it's therefore a more than 5-star experience.
Jasmin Roig
Feb 10, 2022
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My daughter and son attend New Windsor Music Academy for in-person and virtual piano lessons. Having both options is certainly a convenience, the quality of the lesson remains the same for in-person or virtual classes. NWMA has highly qualified musical teachers for students ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Make-up music lesson assignments are automatically emailed to students when they are missed. The staff is extremely helpful and willing to accommodate special requests. My children and I are very happy with their music teacher and with New Windsor Music Academy. We highly recommend.
Edward Busse
Jan 21, 2022
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Although no doubt most people think the New Windsor Music Academy is just geared for young people, the truth is they're a full service organization. I personally am a working musician in his late '60s who's been taking vocal coaching there for years, and it's helped tremendously, to this day.
Maria Kotsamanidis
Nov 30, 2021
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I would highly recommend New Windsor Music Academy to anyone looking for a music program for themselves or their child. Lisa is extremely helpful and accomedating. The instructors are well versed and work well with children. My boys enjoy piano and guitar at the school and have both grown so much as musicians. We have also taken advantage of the virtual option and it works beautifully into our schedule. They are truly great!
Maria Kotsamanidis
Nov 18, 2021
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I would highly recommend New Windsor Music Academy to anyone looking for a music program for themselves or their child. Lisa is extremely helpful and accomedating. The instructors are well versed and work well with children. My boys enjoy piano and guitar at the school and have both grown so much as musicians. We have also taken advantage of the virtual option and it works beautifully into our schedule. They are truly great!
Jay Cap
Oct 22, 2021
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My daughter has been a student at New Windsor for about 2 years or so now. First it was singing and now piano. To see her progress with piano has been so awesome. Her first teacher Wailyn was excellent and now Alan is also awesome. They have both broadened our daughter's love for playing. And. I have to give a shout out to Lisa at the front desk. She is always so kind and personable and accommodating. I would recommend New Windsor to any child or adult. Thank you!
Melissa L.
Oct 11, 2021
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New Windsor Music Academy is a gem! My kids have been taking lessons, learning and growing here for many years now. The staff has been nothing short of amazing since day 1. The teachers genuinely care and encourage the kids all the time. It is such a great place for them to improve their talents and continue their love and passion for music.
Liz M.
Dec 25, 2020
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My 10 year old has been taking piano lessons at New Windsor Music Academy for almost 3 years. He absolutely loves his teacher Mary P. She is really nice, sweet and very patient. Mary is thorough and does a really nice job customizing the lessons to fit each child's needs. Recently, my 6 year old also started taking piano lessons with Mary and I'm very happy because she makes the lessons fun and interactive for the little ones. I also want to note that when we needed to rearrange the kids schedules for their piano lessons, Kayleigh was very helpful and accommodating. She went above and beyond.
Lisa Greenberg Bankos
Aug 07, 2017
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Connor has learned so much from all his teachers. This summer he had the greatest time in both theater camp and rock band camp. Everyone there is so nice and helpful for the kids!
Christine P.
My son has been taking lessons at Mike's Guitar Studio (New Windsor Music Academy) for a little over two years now. His instructor is very knowledgeable, well qualified, and patient. My son has made great progress, and has improved tremendously. He always looks forward to his weekly lessons because his instructor is fun and makes lessons interesting. I am glad that we were referred to Mike's Guitar Studio.
Andrew Rodriguez
My children (ages 13 and 10) have been going to Mike's Guitar Studio (New Windsor Music Academy) for guitar and piano lessons for the last three years. Their instructor teaches in a way that makes it fun to learn and keep them coming back for more. They started with no music background and now they can play, read sheet music and appreciate music a lot more than they did before. There is nothing better than listening to them argue over who practiced more between lessons.