The New York Conservatory of Music is a music school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York.
The New York Conservatory of Music is a music school in New York, New York. We are a music school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, in New York City. Our school was founded in 1998 by renowned concert pianist Dr. Jerzy Stryjniak and his wife, musicologist Joanna Stryjniak.
04/02/2026
🌸 Hello Spring from all of us at NYCM! 🎶
As we welcome the new season, just a friendly reminder that NYCM will be closed this weekend for Spring Recess (April 3–5).
We hope everyone in our NYCM family enjoys a restful and joyful start to the spring season — we look forward to seeing you back next week! 🌷
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10/31/2025
🎃 Happy Halloween from the New York Conservatory of Music! 👻
We had such a fun time celebrating with our talented students — from little ghosts to musical superheroes! Thank you to everyone who joined in the spirit and made the day so memorable. 💜🧙♀️🎹
10/08/2025
🎷 We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year with NYCM Jazz & Jam Night — next Friday, Oct 17th, 7:30–11 PM at the Hungarian House (213 E 82nd St)!
Enjoy The Woodsiders Collective featuring our faculty pianist Andrew McGowan, then jump in for the open jam session — any musician is welcome to step on stage and play with the group! 🎶
Just bring your instrument (piano, voice, and drums provided), or come relax and enjoy the music! 🍷🎟️
10/08/2025
Join us this Fall for our Master Classes for Classical Pianists, hosted by Professor Jerzy Stryjniak, President and Co-Founder of the New York Conservatory of Music. 🎶
📅 October 19 | November 2 | November 9
🕛 Sundays, 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 321 E 69th Street (location may vary)
Perform for Professor Stryjniak and receive valuable feedback, or attend as an audience member and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of beautiful piano music.
🎵 Open to the public — all music lovers welcome!
👉 DM us or email [email protected] or call 212-717-9590 for more info.
09/08/2025
📚✨ Back to School, Back to Music! 🎶.
We’re so excited to welcome our students for another semester filled with creativity, growth, and of course… beautiful music. 🎹🎻🎤 Whether you’re just starting your journey or returning to continue your passion, this year is all about learning, performing, and inspiring each other. 💫
Here’s to new goals, fresh starts, and plenty of music-making! 💙