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What is happening inside the school: recitals, exam periods, faculty notes and the teaching ideas we keep coming back to.

Written by the people who teach here, for students and families who want to know what actually goes on between the lesson and the stage.

Latest from NYMC

Stories, notes and announcements from the studios at 250 W 54th Street.

Three Visiting Professors, One Masterclass Series

Deirdre O'Donohue, Albert Attenelle and Stanislav Pochekin each take a day of the series. Who they are, what they teach, and the difference between a performer place and an auditor place.

From West 54th Street to the Barcelona Piano Academy

Our students can take a place at the Barcelona Piano Academy: masterclasses, workshops and a closing concert for the players the faculty selects. What the week actually involves.

How We Plan an Exam Year, Semester by Semester

Fall, Spring, Summer: where NYSSMA and ABRSM preparation sits in the school calendar, and why we start it a semester earlier than most families expect.

Spring Recital 2027

ABRSM Examination Period

Spring Recital 2026

Come and see for yourself

Recitals, masterclasses and open lessons run through the term, and families are welcome. Ask the office what is coming up.

Your musical journey starts here

Trial lessons available in-studio and online. Join the NYMC community today.