Piano Buds in a Pod

🧸 Our piano recital club from first notes to final bows at Steinway Hall, New York City! Congratulations!

Piano Buds families are invited to Steinway’s Factory Savings Event, May 16–18—book your private appointment with Jennifer (212-332-0114 / [email protected]) and use code PIANOBUDS for exclusive offers.

🧸 Your child’s first piano should be as extraordinary as they are. The best way to begin—and grow—your child’s piano journey is with a piano at home: a warm, familiar place where little hands can explore music freely.

With a Steinway piano at home, your child has more than just an instrument—they have a lifelong companion to grow up with, one that inspires music, joy, and confidence every step of the way.

Shop at the historic NY Steinway Factory and the Steinway Hall (across Bryant Park) to explore all new, certified pre-owned, and authentic heirloom pianos from Steinway & Sons, along with the beautifully crafted Boston and Essex lines, designed by Steinway.

Pricing: $7,000–$20,000 for pre-owned and brand new pianos.

Photo taken at Steinway Hall in New York City

Hey little New Yorkers! Join us for Summertime Kids Group Piano — it’s piano-playtime with buddies at Piano Buds! Located on 91st & 2nd Avenue in the Upper East Side, Manhattan. Let’s make music together this summer! No classes during the week of July 4th!

🌟 Congratulations to Shiv Dubey! 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate Shiv Dubey for achieving the ABRSM Entry Level Award in Music Performance (Initial Grade) – Piano with Distinction! 🏆🎶

This prestigious certification from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) recognizes Shiv’s dedication, hard work, and musical growth. Along with this achievement, Shiv has been awarded 4 credits at Entry Level (Entry 3)—a fantastic milestone on his piano journey!

Presented by Piano Buds in a Pod, New York, this success is a testament to Shiv’s passion and perseverance. We are incredibly proud and can’t wait to see where his musical path leads next!

In the heart of New York City, our Baby Beethoven toddlers after-school program creates magical musical moments! This week, our little musicians mastered their C Major scale on the big digital pianos and took turns performing the “Tiger” song on the grand piano. 🐯 As each child played, their classmates brought the music to life by walking, running, and roaring like tigers, blending creativity and fun with musical learning.

🌈🎵 You and your child are welcome anytime to attend Baby Beethoven music, movement, and piano class (45mins) at Piano Buds in a Pod on 91 Street and 2nd Avenue. Take a fun peek of our classes at https://pianobuds.com/blog-explore-our-classes Book a class at https://pianobuds.com/baby-beethoven

Baby Beethoven are early-childhood music classes crafted to spark your child's imagination through music, movement, piano, and dramatic play. Over the semester, with varied themes, students will explore the core concepts of performing classical music within pretend play while keeping a steady beat, playing rhythm instruments, dancing to orchestral music, looking at art, singing the solfège, and exploring the piano with one-finger classical tunes along with your stuffy Nina Ballerina. Fee: $30/1-introductory class; $32/1-class with a course ticket; $45/1-class (drop-in)

💂🏾‍♀️It’s Nutcracker Season at Piano Buds in a Pod!

This week, our toddlers embark on a magical musical adventure through Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! The journey begins with the enchanting tale of Clara, who receives a Nutcracker shaped like a toy soldier from her Uncle Drosselmeyer. “Uncle Drosselmeyer is here! He has presents for everyone!”

Our little musicians bring the story to life, playing the iconic musical themes on their piano books as they step into Clara’s world and discover the magic of the Nutcracker. Let the holiday fun begin!

🌈🎵 You and your child are welcome anytime to attend Baby Beethoven music, movement, and piano class (45mins) at Piano Buds in a Pod on 91 Street and 2nd Avenue. Take a fun peek of our classes at https://pianobuds.com/blog-explore-our-classes Book a class at https://pianobuds.com/baby-beethoven

Baby Beethoven are early-childhood music classes crafted to spark your child’s imagination through music, movement, piano, and dramatic play. Over the semester, with varied themes, students will explore the core concepts of performing classical music within pretend play while keeping a steady beat, playing rhythm instruments, dancing to orchestral music, looking at art, singing the solfège, and exploring the piano with one-finger classical tunes along with your stuffy Nina Ballerina. Fee: $30/1-introductory class; $32/1-class with a course ticket; $45/1-class (drop-in)

In this lively New York City music class, toddlers transform into gallant knights riding plush hobby horses, their costumes adding a splash of medieval flair. One bold knight steals the show, blasting a silver toy trumpet with gleeful enthusiasm, filling the room with triumphant t***s.

Meanwhile, the teacher sets the pace at the piano, playing Rossini’s William Tell Overture with a galloping rhythm that has the little knights racing and twirling around the room. The mix of music, movement, and make-believe creates a joyful, energetic scene where fun reigns supreme and creativity knows no bounds!

Pitch Perfect Adventures with Woodland Friends! 🦊🌈 In our music class for kids, we explore the magical world of chime bars! Children get to discover the special sounds of do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, and ti as they strike each bar to hear its unique pitch. To make learning even more fun, we match these chime bar sounds with colorful music notes, so kids can see and hear how each note fits together.

Adding to the excitement, we bring in adorable finger puppet animals—playful squirrels, a sly red fox, cuddly black bears, a curious skunk, a busy beaver, and a wriggly salamander! As the pitch goes up and down, the kids pretend to climb a staircase with their finger puppet friends, imagining the animals exploring hills, valleys, and forests. This playful, hands-on approach helps kids connect movement and sound while making music an adventure they’ll always remember!

After-school Group Piano for ages 5+

At Piano Buds in a Pod this week, the Baby Beethoven class is buzzing with rhythmic exploration! The toddlers are diving into the world of percussion as they engage with fruit shakers and cajons.

The class begins with a quick warm-up on identifying basic notes, something they’ve been practicing for a while. Then, the real fun starts! Using colorful, tactile fruit shakers, the little ones learn to subdivide beats, exploring rhythmic patterns that feel playful and musical.

Next, the cajons take center stage. Toddlers are guided to use their fingers to tap out bass notes and experiment with different tones. The instructor helps them create a simple rhythm, blending the deeper bass sounds of the cajon with the crisp, bright tones of the shakers.

The session is lively, interactive, and designed to foster foundational rhythm skills, all while keeping the toddlers captivated with movement, sound, and fun. By the end of class, they’re not just playing—they’re grooving!