Music classes for NYC kids

Bloomingdale School of Music
There's a teacher here for everyone, whether your child is a budding Yo-Yo Ma or just dying to blow into a euphonium (it's a kind of tuba). Master classes, friendly competitions and recitals are all part of the diverse program. 323 W 108th St between Broadway and Riverside Dr (212-663-6021, bsmny.org). Fall session begins Sept 16. Seventeen classes $540 and up. Ages 5 and up.

Brooklyn Guitar School
Little rockers strum along to classics like "Satisfaction" and "Wild Thing." The school provides instruments, so your kid doesn't have to lug his guitar to and from class on the subway. 81 Fourth Ave at St. Marks Pl, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (718-855-5400, brooklynguitarschool.com). Ongoing. Unlimited classes $133 per month or $99 per month for one class a week. Ages 8 and up.

Lucy Moses School
Just a stone's throw away from Lincoln Center and Juilliard, the school offers classes in everything from Jewish music to creating electronic tunes using GarageBand software. 129 W 67th St at Broadway (212-501-3360, kaufman-center.org). Fall session begins Sept 14. Thirty classes $630 and up. Ages 2 and up.

Staten Island School of Rock
Children more into Eddie Van Halen than Ludwig van Beethoven work on their hot guitar licks, then head to the school's recording studio. Budding jazz and blues artists are also welcome. 4 Giffords Ln between Amboy Rd and Brower Ct, Staten Island (718-984-6988, sischoolofrock.com).Ongoing. $30 per half-hour lesson. Ages 5 and up.

Third Street Music School Settlement
Beginners to advanced students take lessons in piano, violin and guitar at this East Village institution; students are invited to perform during the semester. 235 E 11th St between Second and Third Aves (212-777-3240, thirdstreetmusicschool.org). Fall session begins Sept 10. Thirty-two private lessons $1,648 and up. Ages 3 and up.