Lessons in Your New York City Home
With Experienced and Friendly Teachers
Lessons in your home are ideal for the busy New York family, and it’s our mission to make lessons as convenient as possible, so that you can fit music into your life! Our friendly and fun teachers use Suzuki and traditional methods for lessons with beginners, kids or adults. They are all active musicians in New York and have degrees from the city's renowned music institutions. Teaching is an important part of their work, and they love sharing their talents with students of all ages. Our teachers can come to you throughout Manhattan and to many parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Send us a message and we'll connect you with a great teacher who works for your schedule.
“We have had a great experience with City Strings. Our son has picked things up pretty quickly and our instructor has helped make the lessons fun and engaging!”
“Our teacher is patient, gentle and very encouraging! A nice bonus is that we are able to rent a violin from them, instead of having to invest in one that she may outgrow in the future”
In New York City, we also offer optional violin rentals brought right to your home for students living in Manhattan. We will discuss your needs when you contact us and you can decide what is right for you.
Our New York City studio hosts semi-annual recitals with professional piano accompaniment in a convenient Midtown location. Recitals are a great time for students to share their progress with friends, family and each other!
When you contact us for lessons in your home, our music education specialists will help you find the perfect teacher for you or your child. We are based in New York City and have assembled a fantastic team of teachers dedicated to helping you meet you or your child’s musical goals. Unlike other music schools, we specialize only in teaching piano and strings, because we know what it takes to be a great teacher for those instruments.
Scroll down to read about news from our New York studio, meet some of our amazing team of teachers, and contact us to see how you can sign up!
How Does It Work?
Discover the perfect music teacher tailored to your unique needs and preferences by contacting us today. With the flexibility to start or stop lessons at your convenience, and the option to schedule a trial lesson, we make the process hassle-free.
Who Will Be My Teacher?
Rest assured, we carefully match you with a teacher who complements your needs, level of expertise, and preferred learning style. You'll have the privilege of working with the same teacher each week, and before you commit, you can read about your prospective teacher to ensure a great fit. Our dedicated instructors are committed to designing a personalized learning plan for each student, ensuring an enriching and tailored experience.
What Ages and Levels Do You Teach?
From the very young at 4 years old to adults of all ages, our diverse group of teachers is well-equipped to work with students of any age. Whether you're starting as a beginner or aiming to hone advanced skills, we have the perfect teacher to match your aspirations. Contact us and we will find the teacher who is right for you.
Can Siblings Share Lesson Time?
Absolutely! We welcome siblings to share lesson time, making it a delightful opportunity for family members to embark on their musical journey together. To sweeten the deal, we offer a discount for time added beyond the initial 30 minutes, making it an even more attractive option for families. It's a popular choice to have one child explore the world of violin while the other begins their adventure with piano. Whichever combination you choose, we're here to make your musical experience unforgettable and harmonious for the whole family.
Contact Us
Explore the world of music lessons near you in New York City. Connect through our form, or email or text for information. Share your musical aspirations, and we'll match you with a teacher who suits your schedule. Enjoy violin, viola, cello, or piano lessons at home.
Tuition for weekly lessons is $238, $333 or $428 per month for 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons. Additional time for longer lessons or lessons for siblings or parents is discounted 20% off the price for the first 30 minutes, reflected in the tuition amounts above.
Meet Our Teachers
Meet some of our amazing New York City violin, viola, cello and piano teachers, below. Our team is full of experienced, friendly and fun teachers and performers available for great lessons in your home! Many are experienced Suzuki teachers as well, so be sure to ask about that when you contact us if you are interested in Suzuki lessons. Contact us to find out what teachers are available near you.
Rita Wang began playing the violin at age 6. After making her North American solo debut at age 11 in Alice Tully Hall, New York, she has since appeared as a soloist and chamber musician in Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Czech Republic, Vienna, Italy, China, Canada, and throughout the United States of America. Rita is a prizewinner of both international and national competitions, such as the XXI Johann Sebastian Bach Competition, the Fischoff Competition, and the Coeur d’Alene Young Artist Competition. Rita enjoys performing repertoire of different periods and in diverse styles, ranging from historical performance to contemporary music.
Rita received her Doctor of Musical Arts from University of Michigan, studying with Aaron Berofsky, after receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at New England Conservatory where she studied with Miriam Fried and Kim Kashkashian. At the University of Michigan, Rita served as a teaching assistant of Aaron Berofsky, Stephen Shipps, and Michael Hopkins. Since 2007, Rita has also been dedicated to her private studios in Boston, Ann Arbor and New York where she enjoys teaching students of all levels.
New York City piano teacher Ronen Shai holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Composition from the Manhattan School of Music. Before moving to New York City, he studied composition in Jerusalem, Israel, where he graduated from the Academy of Music and Dance. His style as a music educator is inspired by his teachers in Israel, composer André Hajdu and pianist Ora Rotem, both incredibly accomplished and with close relations with the European music scene. After graduating from MSM, Ronen worked as an editor for G. Schirmer, a music publishing house in Manhattan and produced professional scores and other music-related materials for public performances of the NY Philharmonic, the LA Philharmonic, and others. Ronen’s knowledge and passion extend beyond classical music to Jazz, Pop, film scores, musicals, folk, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern music. He has a vast knowledge of music technology and electronic music production. Ronen is also a certified Alexander Technique teacher and implements it into instrument teaching. Ronen genuinely cares about children and is invested in contributing to their development and happiness through music. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Ana Lei is a New York based cellist and teacher originally from Caracas, Venezuela. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in music performance from the University of Louisville, where her primary teacher was Paul York. She is currently finishing her Master’s Degree in music performance from NYU under the tutelage of Marion Feldman. She is the Principal Cellist of NYU’s Symphony Orchestra and Broadway Orchestra under the direction of Ted Sperling and John Miller. Recent performances include The White House Historical Association’s 60th Anniversary Gala for Jill Biden at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Ana has attended several prestigious summer programs including Orford Music Festival, Meadowmount School of Music, and Interlochen under the tutelage of John Kadz, Johanne Perron, Amit Peled, and Jonathan Koh.
In addition to her graduate studies at NYU, Ana is an active performer and freelancer in the NYC area. As a teacher, she works with students from young beginner to advanced levels. Her upbringing as a student with the world renowned Suzuki Method influences her teaching today, with an emphasis on developing proper posture, tone, technique and aural skills. She believes that every child can succeed given the right teaching environment, and that the study of music should be fun!
Featured Students in New York City
We love to share news about our students and tips from them to inspire them and others. It's always good to know what other students who take lessons in their home are doing. Enjoy news and practice tips from our students below.
Congratulations to Ella in Manhattan for discovering a new schedule that led to a huge improvement to her practice! Ella just started playing the violin in the winter and has been doing a wonderful job in her lessons. Finding the time to practice can be hard, though, when you are adding a whole new activity to your schedule. After trying several different approaches and strategies, we discovered that practicing in the morning before school was the best time for Ella and her family. If you can work it into your morning routine, it can be ideal for establishing a regular practice habit. Not only does it ensure that practice doesn't get pushed aside by other things that come up during the day, but it also allows your child to approach the violin with a fresh mind and spirit! Give it a try--we think it can lead to great results! Once Ella started practicing in the mornings, she began to learn all of her songs so much more quickly and is almost done with Twinkle. Her violin lessons have been even better and she is learning so much more. Congratulations to Ella! Keep waking up to practice every morning!
