Nassau County, Long Island has tons of music and theater classes for kids. Our listings will have your kid learning everything from guitar to clarinet to stage performance in musical theater, even Shakespeare in no time. Get started with NYMetroParents' guide to to music and theater classes in Nassau County.
Joe Fusco
1516 Falmouth Ave., New Hyde Park
646-327-0968
Little Scholars School of Music
Muses School of Performing Arts
516-674-4056
East Norwich: 516-922-6819
MUSESSchoolofPerformingArts@gmail.com
LittleScholarsSchoolofMusic@gmail.com
Our School has been dedicated to enhancing the minds of students, by inspiring them with the priceless knowledge of music for over 12 years. Our faculty is extensively trained.
Little Seeds of Garden City
311 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South
516-280-8735
info@littleseedsofgardencity.com
Children flourish when they learn to explore the world through dramatic play. Using their imagination and interacting with other children is vital to a child's social, emotional and cognitive development. Providing your child with a healthy and stimulating environment when they are young provides a strong foundation for continued social and cognitive growth and follows them into adulthood. Little Seeds of Garden City is a fun interactive children’s center, where your child can begin his/her journey. We offer a variety of classes and schedules to meet your child’s needs.
Long Island Aardvarks
Music for Aardvarks
Great Neck, Port Washington, Roslyn, Syosset and Bellmore
347-231-5653
liaardvarks@att.net
Music for Aardvarks is an exciting way to expose babies and toddlers to music. Our classes are geared toward children 4 months to 4 years old and incorporate singing, dancing, musical storytelling, instrumental jam sessions, and more. It's an interactive musical experience that the whole family can genuinely get excited about.
Molloy College Madison Theatre
1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Center
516-678-5000 x7715
The Madison Theatre at Molloy College presents exciting and innovative family programming designed not only to entertain, but to foster a life-long love of theatre as well. This season’s kid-friendly productions include The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, Nikelodeon/Noggin TV favorite Hot Peas ‘n Butter, and world -renowned juggler Michael Moshen. Family classic The Little Prince, a unique improvised Shakespeare production, concerts for dance performed by the Children’s Orchestra Society, and a special version of La Boheme designed for family enjoyment round out the exciting season. Box office 516-678-5000 x7715, or madisontheatreny.org
Music for Aardvarks
5 Old Mill Road, Great Neck
347-231-5653
Other locations in Port Washington, Roslyn, and Lawrence
liaardvarks@att.net
Music for Aardvarks is an exciting way to expose babies and toddlers to music. Our classes are geared toward children 4 months to 4 years old and incorporate singing, dancing, musical storytelling, instrumental jam sessions and more. It's an interactive musical experience that the whole family can genuinely get excited about.
Music School Inc
71 Jericho Tpke, Mineola
516-280-6191
chris@musicschoolinc.com
Music School Inc. is a great place to go for music lessons. MSI provides music instruction to students from 2 years to adult. Private lessons are provided in your home. The MSI staff matches students to the best and brightest teachers who fill their needs from band to orchestra, rock to classical, beginner to advanced. In the last 6 years, MSI has grown to service thousands of students in the New York metropolitan area. Call Music School Inc. today and speak to a representative to learn how to start your musical journey.
New York Music & Arts
41 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
516-858-0618
We offer the highest quality of musical education in Nassau with our world-renowned faculty, consisting of graduates from the Julliard School. The music school rivals the top institutions in the world. Our board of advisors keeps our school on the leading edge of teaching music. When you register for individual lessons, you receive more than a weekly lesson. Your tuition covers a wide range of activities, and allows you to expand your musical endeavors! Now offering summer classes! Special discounts for all new students! Call for a free trial class today!
Not Just Art
183 South St., Oyster Bay
516-922-8300
Not Just Art nurtures introductions to art for children and caregivers alike. Little ones may explore materials to their hearts’ content while adults learn to observe and support those creative experiences in class and at home. Older children develop their own unique styles in studio-style classes that encourage creative problem solving and independent thinking. Our loving “hands-off” approach to artwork invites children to imagine and create for themselves. Joyful wonder, growing independence and self-expression are the heart of our art programs. We emphasize process over product; getting messy is part of the fun.
Sam Sunshine Piano and Guitar Tutor
646-286-4338
sambgud@aol.com
I have taught music for over 40 years— mostly piano and guitar—starting in the 4th grade, then with the Tuba in elementary band, and beyond in Brooklyn College (BA Music). Many excellent teachers and conductors have influenced my teaching and performance. I stress good technique and the basics, while encouraging students to practice regularly and efficiently, demonstrating a technique I call "micropractice." The most important thing is the ability of my students to entertain. I’ll prepare students for tests, but only as a measure of their progress.
THEATER
John Robert Powers
1400 Old Country Rd Ste 101, Westbury
516-876-1000
Lights, Camera, Action for Kids!
1818 Jericho Tpke (Entrance on Hoffman St)
New Hyde Park
(516) 505-5566
Thinkertots New Hyde Park
LCA4Kids@aol.com
Looking for an affordable after-school acting class for your child? One that teaches acting fundamentals, builds confidence, supports empathy, encourages creativity AND prepares students to audition? Fall classes start September 30th for ages 6-8, 9-12, and 13-15. Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays, 5pm-7pm and Saturdays at 1pm. The first session is 14 weeks. If your child has a natural flair for dramatics, don’t hesitate to call or email. Here at LCA4Kids, stars are born, and are empowered to shine! Fall Registration until October 2010. First class is FREE! Inquire about discounts.
Molloy College Madison Theatre
1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Center
516-678-5000 x7715
The Madison Theatre at Molloy College presents exciting and innovative family programming designed not only to entertain, but to foster a life-long love of theatre as well. This season’s kid-friendly productions include The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, Nikelodeon/Noggin TV favorite Hot Peas ‘n Butter, and world -renowned juggler Michael Moshen. Family classic The Little Prince, a unique improvised Shakespeare production, concerts for dance performed by the Children’s Orchestra Society, and a special version of La Boheme designed for family enjoyment round out the exciting season. Box office 516-678-5000 x7715, or madisontheatreny.org
Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
800-745-3000
aellis@nassaucoliseum.com
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
516-334-0800
Stage Theatre
2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick
516-868-6400
Celebrate your child’s birthday with a theme party. $19 party package includes private party room, pizza, juice, birthday cake, party favors, helium balloons and a reserved seat for children’s theatre production.
