Open Enrollment • September–June
Private lessons and band classes for ages 4 to adult, weekly from September through June. Piano, guitar, bass, drums and voice — taught through songwriting and music games, not drills.
Songwriting first
They write their own music
Students learn rhythm, theory, ear training and technique by writing songs they actually want to play — so practice stops being a fight.
Bands, not recitals
They play with other kids
Private lesson students join bands twice a year for real gigs. Class students play together every single week.
Same teacher all year
They build a relationship
Weekly, September through June, with a teacher who knows them. That continuity is why families stay for years.
We wrote our own method, the Songwriters Journey, and license it to music schools around the country. Your child isn’t working through someone else’s method book.
Working musicians who’ve taught here for years, not a rotating roster. Your child keeps the same teacher all season, September through June.
Students perform their own songs on our in-house stage several times a year — with a band, in front of people who love them.
Classes cap at five or six. Nobody sits in the back. Nobody gets skipped.
Cancel after the first or second class and we refund everything. After that, 30 days’ notice, any time before June.
Founded in 2010 by two Brooklyn parents. We’ve taught thousands of local kids, and plenty of their younger siblings.
Every age learns differently. Choose the stage that fits your musician
and discover the BMF classes and lessons designed for them.
MiniKeys gives four- and five-year-olds their first experience making music as a band. Through songwriting and playful music games, kids begin developing rhythm, melody, ear training, musical vocabulary, creativity, and the foundations of music fluency.
Jam Band 101 is a fun, collaborative class where kids ages 6-8 develop beginning music fluencies by playing games and writing songs together. Perfect for total beginners, as well as for kids with 1-2 years of band and/or private lesson experience, Jam Band 101 is a fun and creative class where students learn the principles of music and songwriting. Plus, they get to sing and play the keyboard, guitar and drums every week–becoming familiar with all of the instruments and how they fit together in a band.
Group instrument classes are a fun and creative place for kids to focus on a particular instrument (guitar, drums, piano or voice) and start developing instrument-specific skill and technique–while also writing songs and playing games designed to teach general music fluency (ie., music skills, like theory and ear training, that all musicians need, regardless of instrument). All in a fun & collaborative group setting… and for the cost of a group class!
In Rock Write Record bands, kids ages 9-11 come together to write and record songs, collaborate musically, level up their musicianship, and learn the skills to play in a band. Students develop advanced music fluencies by playing games and writing songs together with their band. Because instruction in Rock Write Record bands focuses on songwriting, students must be taking private lessons on their instrument outside of band class. At least 1 to 2 years of experience required.
Private lessons at Brooklyn Music Factory are a LOT different than the boring lessons many parents remember from their own childhoods. Instead of doing boring drills, our students are playing music games and writing original songs to learn the principles of music, along with instrument-specific skills and technique. Plus, private lesson students come together twice a year at gigs where they play their original songs in bands. Private lessons are available on guitar, bass, drums, piano, and voice.
In Rock Write Record bands, kids ages 12 and older come together to write and record songs, collaborate musically, level up their musicianship, and learn the skills to play in a band. Students develop advanced music fluencies by playing games and writing songs together with their band. Because instruction in Rock Write Record bands focuses on songwriting, students must be taking private lessons on their instrument outside of band class. Experience required.
Teens LOVE making and learning music at Brooklyn Music Factory. Working one-on-one with our supportive and encouraging teachers, students develop instrument-specific skills, music fluency, and confidence. Lessons focus on popular music—rock, pop, jazz—and original songwriting, so students are playing the music they love. Plus, students in private lessons have regular opportunities to share and perform their music together at coffee houses and showcases. Private lessons are available on guitar, bass, drums, piano, and voice.
It’s time to make your dream of playing in a band come true! At Brooklyn Music Factory, our adult band program is all about collaborating with other music lovers. Bands meet weekly to rehearse with one of our supportive teachers. Some bands write originals, others learn to play their favorite songs. All the bands are super fun and super encouraging. No experience required. All levels welcome. Bands come together twice a year to share and perform their music.
Music lessons aren’t just for kids! At BMF, you can revisit the instrument from your childhood, take the next step on your musical journey, or simply try out something new. Your teacher will work with you to outline goals that get you excited and meet you where you are. Choose the music that YOU are interested in learning, and BMF will help you make your music dreams come true. (Or at least learn something new, while also having fun.) Lessons available on piano, guitar, bass, drums, and voice. Students come together twice a year to perform and share their music.
Most music schools teach from a method book they bought. We wrote ours — and now license it to music schools and teachers around the country. Every lesson and class here runs on it.
Use the age tabs above to see exactly which classes, instruments and times are open for your child this fall.
Our schedule opens in a new window with every remaining seat. Pick the slot that fits around school pickup.
A deposit holds it. Tuition then bills in equal monthly installments through June — no lump sum.
Not feeling it after your first or second lesson? Cancel immediately and we refund all tuition paid to date. After that, you can cancel any time before June with 30 days’ notice.
A few minutes from the Carroll Street F and G. Drop-off is easy, and there’s plenty within a block to make the 45 minutes yours — coffee, groceries, or a seat in our lobby if you’d rather stay and listen.
For MiniKeys, Jam Band 101, group instrument classes and Adult Bands -- no, total beginners are welcome. Rock Write Record bands are the exception: students need 1--2 years of experience and need to be taking private lessons on their instrument alongside the band.
A 5% multi-class discount applies to full tuition for any student or family enrolled in more than one lesson or class.
Yes, and plenty of families do. The lesson builds instrument skill; the band builds the ability to play with other people. For Rock Write Record, doing both is required.
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