Teens love making and learning music at Brooklyn Music Factory because they are part of a community of inspiring students and supportive teachers. Students learn by playing the music they love and that motivates them—and by coming together several times a year to share and perform at our fun and supportive gigs. It’s a blast!
For students ages 12-17, we offer group band classes and private lessons. Some students do one or the other, some do both!
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.
After the initial two-week trial period, you can cancel anytime before the end of the school year with 30 days’ notice. Once notice is given, you will be charged for the remaining classes scheduled in your final 30 days.
We can host up to 20 kids at the party, plus the birthday kid's parents and a couple of grandparents or other special adult guests. The first 10 kids are included in the base cost of the party. Each additional child is $25/each.
Other parents are welcome to stay, but we request that adult guests be quiet during the party. If you want to invite/mingle/visit with adult guests, you are welcome to rent a separate studio. The cost is an additional $150. (Feel free to bring snacks/drinks for your adult guests.)
We provide disposable utensils, plates and cups; juice boxes; and party bags. (Plus all the party games, instruments and fun!)
The cake!
A kazoo, stickers, and temporary tattoos
BMF does not provide food, but you are welcome to bring your own. (We like Valentino's, and they're right across the street.)
We have a dorm-size refrigerator, but no freezer.
You are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes before the start of the party.
Yes, but all decorations must be removed or disposed of at the end of the party—and nothing can be affixed to the walls.
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495 Carroll Street
Gowanus, Brooklyn 11215
(877) 767-3560
September June
Mon-Thu, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Fri, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Sat, 10:00am-3:30pm
July-August
Mon-Fri, 8:00am-6:00pm
