PARK SLOPE MUSIC LESSONS IS NOW MUSICOLOR METHOD OF PARK SLOPE

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MUSIC LESSONS IN PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN

Invite a transformative experience through music into your home right here in Park Slope and surrounding neighborhoods.

LOCATIONS SERVED: Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Dumbo, Kensington, Park Slope, South Slope, Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, Williamsburg

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Our Story

Hi, I’m Andrew! A Park Slope Dad who’s thought a lot about helping children find their unique gift, or what I like to call, “their thing.”

I discovered music can be a great path for personal development and discovery, even if they never become a professional musician. And there’s now tons of studies proving the brain development benefits of learning an instrument.

But how did I get here? It’s the early 2000s and my son Alejandro is in preschool. It’s a lovely school and yet, I can’t leave the classroom. Alejandro has deep attachment issues. He is so terrified that I have to sit in the corner of the class.

Why Our In-Home Holistic Approach Is Perfect

Formerly known as Park Slope Music Lessons, this location is the birthplace of the Musicolor Method. Founded in 2007 by Andrew Ingkavet, the school has experienced significant growth over the past 16+ years. With a team of over 24 teachers, thousands of students have been inspired, empowered, and filled with the joy of music

Made for Tiny Hands, Big Imagination

Through the Musicolor Method, we merge playful melodies with pivotal life skills ensuring your child looks forward to every lesson.

Safe, Comfortable Learning Environment

Lessons in the familiar surrounds of home mean a relaxed child, optimal for absorbing both music and life skills.

Routine Reinvention in Their Space

Inculcating values of discipline and routine becomes more effective in a familiar setting, turning daily home routines into learning experiences.

From Living Room to World Stage

Early introduction to music fosters confidence, helping them express, communicate, and shite even beyond the piano.

A Love for Learning Starts Young

By making lessons a joyous home event, we inspire a lifelong curiosity and love for learning.

The Musicolor Method:

Perfectly Tuned for Ages 4+, Right at Home

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Summer Lessons

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Summer Music Lessons In Your Home

In Park Slope, Brooklyn and surrounding neighborhoods

Is your child bored this summer? It’s like their new hobby is finding nothing to do! Don’t worry, we’ve got the perfect solution to beat the boredom. Our unique, colorful approach to music education keeps kids entertained and eager to learn. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to fun with our engaging and fun private music lessons at home.

Why choose Musicolor Method Park Slope? Our lessons are convenient, coming right to your home. We use fun, colorful techniques that kids love, and our methods are trusted by parents and loved by children. Discover how our method can make summer exciting and productive for your child by booking a free consultation call. Plus, get a free tote bag while supplies last!

Transform your child’s summer with engaging music lessons they’ll look forward to. Don’t wait – spots are filling up fast! Make this summer one to remember with music lessons that inspire creativity and joy.

Our Courses

Find the perfect program for your child

1-to-1 lessons

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Penguin Pals

Perfect for children aged 1-4, Penguin Pals is a vibrant and engaging early childhood music class designed to introduce the wonders of music to young learners.

Our unique program combines singing, clapping, movement, and an introduction to the foundational elements of music, all wrapped up in an enjoyable and nurturing environment.

Parents Share Their Stories

"My daughter has been a student at Park Slope Music Lessons for years and it's been a fabulous experience. Piano has helped provide her with a different approach to thinking and learning and she truly enjoys it. The instructors are fantastic and do an amazing job connecting with each student and tailoring their approach to their individual needs. Thank you so much!"

- Kevin DeNoia

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music lessons near me, Brooklyn, NY

"My daughter has never sought to play music professionally, so her continued commitment to her weekly lessons for 12+ years (even with her busy high school schedule), is a testament to how much she truly enjoys being part of the Park Slope Music Lessons family!"

- Caroline Lee

Frequently Asked Questions

Which instrument should my child learn first?

We recommend all children start with at least 6 months of piano/keyboard. Because it is physically easier to produce sound, and is visually logically laid out, it builds a foundation quickly and makes comprehension faster. This makes transferring to ANY other instrument much quicker, enjoyable and understandable. However, for children above the age of 8 years old, it is possible to start on any instrument, though we highly recommend keyboard as a foundation.

What instruments do you teach?

PIANO
VOICE
GUITAR
BASS
UKULELE
FLUTE
SAXOPHONE
CLARINET
TRUMPET
TROMBONE
FLUGELHORN
DRUMS PERCUSSION
SONGWRITING
and more to come

How much are music lessons?

We start with two trial lessons to ensure the best match with your child and teacher. These lessons are 30 minutes long, a week apart and cost $75 each. There is also a one-time registration fee of $35. After that, if everything goes well, we will bill you monthly tuition. Here's our latest tuition, fees and policies.

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What age is best to start music lessons?

We accept kids from around 4 years of age, sometimes 3 1/2.  It depends on these 4 things
1-Fine motor skills - any issues?  
2- Can they write their name legibly?
3- Count to 10?
4- Know the alphabet song?  At least up to letter G?Can sit and focus on one activity for at least 5 minutes?

Where are you located?

We do not have a central facility. We send amazing teachers to your home in Park Slope and surrounding neighborhoods.

Do you have recitals?

Yes, recitals are major part of our students growth. We have two recitals per year, one in January and the other in June. These are usually hosted by St. Francis Xavier church on the corner of 6th Avenue and Carroll Street in Brooklyn, NY.

How much are music lessons?

We always start with two trial lessons to ensure the best match between your child and the teacher. These trial lessons are 30 minutes each, one week apart and are $75 each. What we are looking for is a strong rapport between you, your child and teacher and that practice is happening, ideally daily, and there is enthusiasm about going forward. If everything is great, we will move to monthly tuition.

See details at our tuition page here.

What if we miss a lesson?

We have 3 makeup credits per semester.  Ask your teacher to reschedule.  There are no refunds for missed lessons.

Do you offer remote online video lessons?

Yes. All of our teachers are able to provide excellent instruction via Zoom no matter where you are located.  You just need to have a broadband internet connection and a web-connected device with camera.

Do you offer group or sibling discounts?

Yes - ask us about it in your consultation interview.

Do you accept special needs students?

Yes.   
Because of our adaptive and inclusive curriculum, the Musicolor Method, we have been able to successfully work with many children with special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia, and slow learners.  Learn more here.

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Do you teach adults?

Yes, but only if you have a child or grandchild actively enrolled with us.

Do you also teach traditional note reading?

Absolutely. 
We start with playing first using color as educational scaffolding.  This builds instant excitement, enthusiasm and confidence to keep going when things get more complicated.  Learning to read music is not going to happen overnight, in a week or even months.  It can take years.

Do you have an early childhood music class for toddlers?

Yes we do - our Penguin Pals class is exactly that. Learn more and sign up here.

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Do you offer any scholarships or financial aid?

Yes we do. Our music program helps young people activate life skills through music. We would like to make it as accessible as possible, and have limited scholarships available each year for partially subsidized lessons. Please apply here.

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Meet our Park Slope Team

Upcoming Events

Our teachers are not just mentors and instructors; they're live performers too!

Imagine seeing your child's teacher, whom they admire, rocking out on stage! It's an experience that truly bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world musicianship.

Here’s a calendar of upcoming gigs, concerts, album releases as well as important dates for the school.

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Teaching Poise through Music Lessons

September 13, 20243 min read

At Musicolor Method Park Slope, we hold an opinion that music is not only about learning to play an instrument; rather it is everything that teaches some life skills, and one of those valuable life skills structure which we would like to teach in our students is poise. Practice of poise allows young children to gain confidence, grace, and control in every area of their lives be it a difficult piano piece, or be it strumming a simple song on the ukulele.

Poise in Music and Life

In the case of very young, still developing children, where we teach music, we do not only concentrate on the technique and network aspects of music. We seek to develop an ability within students to have poise on stage and off stage too. We strive to use music lessons to enhance self-expression while also fostering calmness, equilibrium and self-restraint. Through this particular pedagogy, children come to appreciate that poise is not limited to one’s instrument, instead it is in the transverse relationships and any form of adversity that they have to face as they develop themselves.

Music Lessons that Cultivate Grace

As for the Musicolor Method’s clients, we have several offers for all the young music lovers:

  • piano

  • voice

  • guitar

  • ukulele

  • bass

  • flute

  • saxophone

  • clarinet

  • trumpet

  • trombone

  • flugelhorn

  • drums/percussion

  • violin

  • viola

  • tuba

  • songwriting

  • … and other implements.

In every of the mentioned classes, the teachers not only give the learner the notes and rhythms, but also explain the goal of accomplishing poise through proper posture, breathing, attention etc. If your child is about to take the first steps with a violin bow in their hands or sing their favorite song at full volume, rest assured they will feel poise and alone will achieve it at every stage.

Developing Poise through Performance

Performative dimensions provide sound ways of acquiring poise. Our students are given the chance to actually go out there and perform, which goes a long way in boosting the students confidence and also their ability to remain composed in the midst of anxiety. From our small but fit for purpose recitals through to community events, our students have ample learning opportunities towards curbing butterflies in the tummy before a performance and striking a pose, and performing their music, dancing, and singing with a grimace and a grin.

Anchor of Brooklyn and the World at Large

It is with pleasure that I highlight Musicolor Method’s activities in and around the Park Slope area in Boerum Hill, Gowanus, Kensington, Dumbo, Windsor Terrace, Morningside Heights, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, South Slope, North Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Sunset Park, Bed Stuy, and occasionally even the Upper West Side. Regardless of where you are, we work with children encouraging them to use their musical instruments of expression and helping them build developmental poise that will help them throughtout their lives.

Why Musicolor Method?

In Musicolor Method, music is a second language for all children, and it is as interesting as it is entertaining and educational. Equally important, poise is a lesson we teach. We consider music as a pathway and we walk the learners through it with care and appreciate the need for grace in performance and that it is a life-long art.

Service Areas

Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, South Slope, North Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Sunset Park, Bed-Stuy

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Andrew Ingkavet

Founder and Director, Andrew Ingkavet

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Are You Ready to Embrace Holistic Growth for Your Little One?

Schedule a Call Now and we'll learn more about your child, their learning styles, preferences and schedule to match you with the perfect in-home music teacher.

"My son started piano lessons with Andrew & co. when he was 4 1/2. The Musicolor Method really made learning to read and play music possible for home at that age."

- Sarah Kornbluth


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