individual instruction
	Students at The Music Zoo are paired with an instructor who can address their individual needs.  Sometimes learning out of a book isn't enough; our staff has the professional, real-world musical background required to help students bridge the gap from the practice room to the stage.  All levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome.  All styles taught.  Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Classical, and beyond, you can learn it here.
	ensemble instruction
	Our ensemble program is designed to give students an invaluable experience -being in a real, live band.  Space is limited in this exciting program and currently, students may join an ensemble by invitation of his/her instructor.  Only top students will be eligible for selection into ensembles.  The bands will work together over a twelve-week course honing their skills and learning the art of playing in a live situation.  At the end of the course, the band will strut their stuff by recording an album together in a professional recording studio.  Think you have what it takes?  Sign up for lessons now.
	expanded facility
	All of our lesson and ensemble rooms now feature digital multi-track recording with CD burning.  You can take home a CD of your lesson to help you at home; there is no additional charge unless you need to purchase a blank CD from us.  All rooms are comfortable and fully furnished -guitar and bass amps, cables, stereo systems, metronomes, and clocks are in every room, with two real pianos for the piano students and two drumsets for our drummers.  Parents and friends may sit and wait in our lounge area.
	great rates
	Our rates for individual instruction are among the best in the area, yet we still have the most diverse, experienced faculty.  Half-hour lessons are $28 and hour slots are $50.  We also offer a family discount -if more than one family member signs up for lessons, our half-hour rate drops to $25.
	policies
	We strive to make your experience taking lessons at The Music Zoo a positive one.  Our scheduling and payment policies are designed with your convenience in mind.   read the lesson policies
	Get started today!  Call 718.631.9292 or email us.

	current faculty
	Sam Allen  Drums · BA, Berklee College of Music
	Nico Alzetta  Guitar/Bass · BA, Berklee College of Music
	Jeff Arnal  Drums ·  Masters of Fine Arts, Bennington College · BA, University of Maryland
	Jason Curry  Saxophone/Piano/Violin/Viola/ Clarinet/Guitar · BA, Tennessee State University ·  Pursuing Jazz Masters Degree at New Jersey City University
	Amnon Freidlin Guitar/Bass/Piano · BA, Temple University
	Tosso Hettinger  Guitar/Bass/Trumpet · BA, Berklee College of Music
	Evan Lipson Bass/Guitar/Piano · BA, Temple University
	Nicole Lund   Voice · BS in Voice/Music Industry Studies, Appalachian State University
	Anders Nilsson  Guitar · Masters of Music, City College of New York · BA, Malmö Academy of Music
	Tony Ormond  Guitar/Bass/Piano · BA in Jazz, Hartt School of Music/University of Hartford
	Madhu Siddhappa  Drums · BA, University of Michigan, Diploma from  NYC Drummer's Collective
	Nico Soffiato  Bass/Guitar/Piano · Diploma from Berklee College of Music