Immerse yourself in the world of jazz and contemporary music with our comprehensive and innovative program, designed to develop technical proficiency and a deep understanding of jazz and modern repertoire. Our curriculum emphasizes building a strong foundation in improvisation, rhythm, harmony, and stylistic interpretation.
The program also equips students to become independent and efficient learners, enabling steady progress on technique, repertoire, and performance without requiring excessive practice time on each piece.
Master your instrument through the lens of jazz and contemporary music, taught by faculty who perform in the styles they teach.
Take your jazz piano to the next level with a program that blends technical depth, artistic sensitivity, and creative freedom. Explore a rich, modern harmonic language while developing authentic and confident improvisation.
Explore jazz guitar from swing, bebop, hardbop, postbop, to modern jazz and fusion.
Master jazz double bass with a hands-on, creative approach, building a solid tone, strong groove, and authentic improvisational skills. Become the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of any ensemble while exploring a wide range of styles and techniques.
The Voice Program helps singers of all levels develop healthy technique, expand vocal range, and refine interpretation across styles. Lessons cover breathing, diction, and posture, while building confidence for auditions and performances. Explore everything from classic jazz standards to soul, R&B, pop, and indie styles, building a flexible toolkit that lets students sing whatever moves them and open doors they might not have even considered yet.
Learn to read, write, and analyze music while developing your skills in improvisation, composition, and songwriting. Explore scales, harmony, rhythm, and form in a practical way, strengthening the connection between ear, mind, and instrument. Master the theory. Understand the music. Create with freedom.
Transform your musical ideas into original creations with a strong personal identity. At NYMC, we go beyond theory; we teach you how music truly works and how to apply it creatively.
Our Jazz & Contemporary Full Music Program offers a modern, versatile approach to music education, combining jazz theory, ear training, sight-reading, and private lessons on your chosen instrument or voice. Students take two lessons per week, one focused on theory and the other on their instrument or voice, providing a structured yet creative approach that enhances improvisation, stylistic understanding, and real-world performance skills.
Comprehensive programs for students of all ages and skill levels, taught by expert faculty.
Choose the learning format that works best for your lifestyle and preferences. Our flexible approach ensures you get quality music education no matter how you choose to learn.
Experience personalized instruction in our state-of-the-art studios, featuring professional-grade pianos, advanced equipment, and optimal acoustics for an exceptional learning environment.
Experience the same expert, high-quality instruction you’d get in person, live teachers from around the world, real-time feedback, and the freedom to learn from anywhere, anytime. Join our vibrant community of students from all over the globe!
Combine the best of both worlds with flexible scheduling between in-studio and online lessons designed to fit your needs.
Enjoy the comfort and convenience of private lessons in your own space, with our teachers coming directly to you!
Learn from world-class instructors with international experience and proven track records of student success.
Head of the Jazz & Contemporary Department · In-Studio & Online
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
In-Studio & Online
English, Spanish
Online
English, Spanish
Head of the Guitar Department · In-Studio & Online
English
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