The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory Of Music

Bkcm is brooklyn's premier destination for the suzuki method, a nurturing pedagogy based on the concept that all children have the ability to master the language of music, just as they master their home language. The conservatory teaches the suzuki method on seven instruments: piano, violin, viola, bass, cello, guitar and flute. Our program encompasses private lessons as well as group classes and ensembles, and music literacy (theory). Parents learn alongside their children, providing encouragement and support throughout their musical journeys. Students continually revisit repertoire, refining their skill by adding layers of artistry, mastery and musicianship.

Music therapy: bkcm's music therapy program is an established psychotherapeutic practice in which clinically trained professionals address clients' emotional, cognitive, social or physical needs through therapeutic treatment that can include singing, playing instruments and moving to music. A growing body of research has shown music therapy to facilitate self-expression, reduce anxiety and channel frustration into creativity. Founded in 2003, bkcm's music therapy program is now one of the largest and most highly regarded citywide serving more than 2,500 clients out of bkcm's park slope home and at more than 45 schools, senior centers, homeless shelters and other social service organizations in brooklyn, queens, the bronx, manhattan and staten island.

Other music programs include:music partners: responding to a critical need to restore arts education in new york city's public schools, the conservatory created its in-schools music education program, music partners, in 1988 to provide and enhance music education programs throughout the city. Now working with public schools, child care centers, youth-based agencies, and adult and senior centers, we provide more than 4,500 children and adults in brooklyn, queens, manhattan and the bronx, with long term, sequential and inspiring music instruction. More than 70% of our students live at or below the poverty level. The conservatory collaborates with school administrators and pta leaders to tailor our programs to each school's unique needs, preferences, priorities and budgetary constraints offering options such as band, strings, chorus, world drumming and percussion, guitar, ukulele, recorder, and early childhood music and movement. In addition to learning how to play an instrument or singing in a choir, our students acquire the confidence to tackle difficult subjects, build a strong work ethic, and develop a sense of camaraderie with their peers.