Rising Stars Music School · Ridgewood, Queens

Music Lessons Near You

1-on-1 guitar, piano, drums, violin, bass, and voice lessons and classes in Ridgewood. Ages 3 and up. $50 a lesson, pay as you go, no contracts.

  • 01Trusted by 150+ NYC families
  • 028 dedicated teachers, 5 lesson rooms
  • 03A weekly slot held just for you
  • 04Student showcases on a real stage

Serving Ridgewood, Bushwick, Glendale, Maspeth, and the surrounding Queens neighborhoods.
18-84 Stanhope St, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Free · 15 minutes · No commitment

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Meet the teachers, see the rooms, and find a weekly time that fits. Bring the student.

5.0 ★★★★★
across 73 Google reviews
We love Rising Stars, Sean is the most wonderful person, Justin and Nardo are super talented guitar teachers and my son loves and enjoys his classes a lot!Karmen H.

Lessons and classes we teach

No. 01🎸
Guitar
Acoustic and electric, ages 3 and up, first chords to full songs.
No. 02🎹
Piano
Classical to pop, from first notes to real repertoire.
No. 03🥁
Drums
Full kits at the school. Rock, funk, and keeping time.
No. 04🎻
Violin
Technique and ear training for kids and adults.
No. 05🎸
Bass
Electric bass, groove and theory, any level.
No. 06🎤
Voice
Singing lessons for every range, kids and adults.

What it costs

One simple price by lesson length, the same for every instrument. Pay as you go, no packages, no contracts.

$50
30 minutes
Most students start here
$70
45 minutes
$90
60 minutes

Your card is charged about a day before each lesson, and you can skip a week with a day's notice.

A Rising Stars teacher with two young children in the lobby, the hand-painted music mural on the wall behind them

How it works

  1. Book a free school tour. Walk the space, meet a teacher, and ask everything. No commitment.
  2. Take your first lesson. Pay as you go from day one. If it clicks, we hold your weekly slot.
  3. Become a musician. A teacher who knows your name, a few minutes of practice a day, and songs you actually want to play.
A Rising Stars lesson room with an upright piano, guitars on the wall, and soft window light

Common questions

What ages do you teach?

Everyone from age 3 to adult. Complete beginners are our specialty, and we teach advanced students too.

Which instruments can I learn?

Guitar, piano, drums, violin, bass, and voice. Same price for every instrument.

What does it cost?

$50 for a 30-minute lesson, and you pay as you go. Longer lessons are $70 for 45 minutes and $90 for an hour. No packages to buy up front and no contracts.

Do I need my own instrument?

Not to get started. We have instruments at the school for your first lessons. You will want one at home to practice as you go, and we are happy to help you pick a good one.

How does scheduling work?

Once it clicks, we hold the same weekly time just for you. Your card is charged about a day before each lesson, and if something comes up you can skip a week with a day's notice.

Is the first lesson a trial?

There is no trial gimmick. Your first lesson is a real lesson with a real teacher. Because everything is pay as you go, there is no commitment beyond it. If you love it, we hold your weekly slot.

Where are you, and is there parking?

18-84 Stanhope St in Ridgewood, Queens, minutes from the M train with street parking out front. First door on the left, down the driveway.

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Questions? (917) 791-2083 or sean@risingstars-musicschool.com

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