Q: At what age can my child start lessons or classes? A: At Brooklyn Guitar School, we accept students as young as age six for private guitar lessons, and as young as age eight for group classes.
Q:What are your lessons for young people like? A: Because each child is different, we will carefully select a teacher who matches up with your child's age and interests, and your priorities. All of our instructors will help their students develop musically in a fun and motivating context.
Q:How do private lessons work? A: The first step is to set up a trial lesson. Call or e-mail our friendly staff at 718-595-2191 or info@brooklynguitarschool.com . We'll ask you about your child's age, experience and interests and suggest one of our expert teachers for a single, no-obligation trial lesson.
Q: Where will my child's lessons be located? A: Private lessons are available at our studio at 81 4th Avenue (between St. Marks and Warren) or at your home. For in-home lessons, please call (718) 855-5400 to check on lesson availability in your area. Lessons are 30 minutes. For children ages 12 and up, lessons are 45 minutes.
Q:How much is tuition? A:A trial lesson at our studio is $40. An in-home trial lesson is $50. After the trial, you can continue with individual lessons at our studio for $50 per lesson or in-home for $60 per lesson, however most of our students take advantage of our discounted blocks of five or ten lessons. Complete pricing is shown below:
STUDIO WEEKNIGHT PEAK (Mon-Thu 4pm or later)
Trial Lesson: $40
Individual Lesson: $50
Block rate for five or ten pre-paid studio weeknight lessons = $48.50 per lesson
HOME VISIT (Anytime at your home or office)
Trial Lesson: $50
Individual Lesson: $60
Block rate for five or ten pre-paid home lessons = $53.50 per lesson
WEEKEND STUDIO
Trial Lesson: $40
Individual Lesson $50
Block rate for five or ten pre-paid studio weekend lessons = $38.50 per lesson
WEEKDAY OFF-PEAK STUDIO (Mon-Thu 10am-3:45pm)
Trial Lesson: $40
Individual Lesson $50
Block rate for five or ten pre-paid off-peak studio lessons = $31.50 per lesson
You can withdraw at anytime from a set of lessons for a one hundred percent refund or credit for remaining lessons.
Q: How much will my child need to practice? A: For young children, we encourage a minimum of 15 minutes of practice, three or four times per week.
For teenagers, we encourage a minimum 30 minutes of practice, four or five times per week.
Your child can also learn with a friend! They will experience extra motivation and fun by learning for only an extra $90 per set of 10 lessons.
Q: What kind of guitar should I get for my child? A: For young children, we recommend a three-quarter size steel-string acoustic guitar. For teenagers, we recommend either a steel-string acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. We also provide economical guitar rentals.
Q: Do you have gift certificates? A: Yes! Attractive gift certificates are available for any number of lessons.
For more information and to register for a course or trial lesson email
info@brooklynguitarschool.com or call (718) 855-5400.
--Henri, Age 9
"It's the best place for kids to learn guitar!" --Ron Navarre (Henri's Dad)
