Our Program

In-Home Lessons:  The Benefits of Studying with Scarsdale Music School Teachers

When your teacher comes to you, students and parents avoid traveling to a school or studio.  Students receive their music education in a familiar, secure, and safe environment year round, including summer instruction.  We offer morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend time slots for your convenience. Scarsdale Music School caters to each student’s musical level from serious classical training to Broadway, pop, and jazz.

Parents Are Encouraged To Be Actively Involved In Child's Education

Encouragement is important to your child’s musical education, along with a commitment to practice time. Without parental support, a child may lose interest in their instrument. At Scarsdale Music School, we want to nurture the love of music in all of our students, and parents play an important role. Please speak with teachers about practice and instructional goals so that you are aware of your student’s musical journey and how you can assist.

Students Build Confidence & Discover Musical Potential

Scarsdale Music School instructors motivate and encourage students to succeed in their musical studies by encouraging a consistent practice routine, offering a satisfying repertoire of music choices, working with students on music compositions, and by providing performance opportunities.

All Instructors Have Undergraduate and / or Graduate Degrees In Music, Music Performance,
and / or Music Education

Music instructors are dedicated to the musical growth of each student. Instructors are educated in curriculum, instruction, and are committed to nurturing a passion for music while providing a solid technical base.  Our teachers are graduates of The Julliard School, Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Manahattan School of Music, New York University, among otherss

Instructors Prepare Students For Performances, Auditions, Evaluations, College Application,
and Competitions

Our students participate in various auditions including Broadway, Regional Band and All-State Band performances, Jazz Bands, Orchestras, Marching Bands and Rock Bands. SMS students have been accepted as music majors at colleges and universities both for their specific instrument and for music production programs.  SMS teachers also help students prepare for NYSSMA exams and auditions.

Music Technology Lessons

Scarsdale Music School offers instruction in music production including: music technology and audio engineering (Pro Tools, Logic, Cakewalk, Cubase, Reason, ect.). These lessons are designed for students interested in recording, music production and audio engineering.   Students have the opportunity to be a part of professional studio recordings with top musicians from New York City.

Student Recitals

Our Annual Spring Student Recitals offer a unique and enriching musical experience for students of all ages and ability levels. Performances build confidence, showcase musical progression and talents, and allow students to listen to their peers perform.