Bloomingdale School of Music

What Bloomingdale School of Music does

Bloomingdale School of Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community music school founded in 1964 and headquartered at 323 West 108th Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side (EIN: 13-2562192). The school serves more than 800 students weekly across a multi-generational span from early childhood (programs begin at 6 weeks old) through children, teens, adults, and seniors, delivering instruction in over 20 instruments through private lessons, group classes (class sizes under 6 students), ensembles, orchestras, chamber music, music theory, audition preparation, and seasonal summer intensives. Specialized sub-programs include the Bloomingdale Training Program (BTP) for advanced students in guitar, piano, and strings; Project Bridge and the Music Access Project (MAP) for need-based and pre-college scholarship students; A4TY (Album for the Young) for student composition; and the Bloomingdale Orchestra Program with three levels of chamber orchestras.

The business model combines tuition revenue with charitable fundraising (Spring Benefit Campaign, matching gifts) and is delivered through a physical-first campus model supplemented by Bloomingdale Online, a virtual learning channel offering remote private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and online music theory. Pricing is subscription-based on a 17-week semester cycle: private lessons range from $87 to $148 per session depending on length and term, group classes from $561 to $918 per semester, and summer intensives from $600 to $900. Need-based financial aid, sliding-scale BTP tuition, family and senior discounts, and the $3,264/year Project Bridge full scholarship program reduce net tuition realization but are central to the mission and donor positioning. Distribution relies on direct enrollment at the single Upper West Side campus, supplemented by school and community partner referrals and a digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X.

Governance is by an independent Board of Directors. In March 2026, Patrice Jean (partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP) was appointed Board President succeeding Ken Michaels, who concluded 12 years in the role and 50 years of involvement; Rachel Black was named Executive Director in June 2026. The school employs 11–50 staff and reports no parent company, private equity ownership, or subsidiaries. There is no proprietary technology platform, public API, or disclosed AI/ML capability; service delivery is human-faculty-led across all programs.

Name

Bloomingdale School of Music

Legal name

Bloomingdale School of Music

Website

https://bsmny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bloomingdale School of Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community music school on Manhattan's Upper West Side serving 800+ students weekly—from infants to seniors—across private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and summer programs, with need-based scholarships and a virtual Bloomingdale Online channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA), Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC), Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD), Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ), Music Exam Prep & Certification (ABRSM, Trinity, RCM, AP Music Theory) (EDAMANAJ), Music Theory, Ear Training & Musicianship (EDAMANAF), Music (Instruments, Voice, Music Theory) (EDAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Music education services
• Private music lessons
• Group music classes
• Youth ensemble programs
• Early childhood music

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Music Lessons: One-on-one personalized instruction across 20+ instruments. Revenue generated through semester-based packages with 17-week terms. Fall/Spring pricing: 30-min lessons at $91/lesson, 45-min at $120/lesson, 60-min at $137/lesson. Summer packages start at $87/lesson for 30-min sessions.
2. Group Classes and Ensembles: Semester-based group music instruction for all ages. Pricing varies by class type: early childhood classes at $782/semester, children's group classes at $663-$833/semester, adult classes at $663-$918/semester. Includes ensembles, orchestras, and specialized programs.
3. Summer Programs: Week-long intensive workshops and summer classes. Pricing: Summer Intensives at $900, Summer Troubadours at $850, Meet the Instruments at $625, Adult Guitar Weekend at $600. Private lesson summer packages at $87-$130/lesson.
4. Training Programs: Advanced training programs including Bloomingdale Training Program (BTP) with discounted bundled pricing for private lessons, ensembles, and theory classes. Also includes Audition Prep Tickets and Season Tickets for flexible scheduling.
5. Scholarship Programs: Need-based financial aid and full scholarships (Project Bridge valued at $3,264/year). Revenue reduction through subsidized tuition for qualifying students.
6. Donations and Fundraising: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying on charitable donations. Spring Benefit campaigns and matching gift programs support operations and financial aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bloomingdale School of Music delivers community-based music education through private one-on-one lessons in 20+ instruments, age-segmented group classes (early childhood, children, teens, adults), ensembles and orchestras, music theory instruction, audition preparation, summer intensives, and scholarship-funded programs. Instruction is offered in-person at its Upper West Side campus and online via the Bloomingdale Online platform.

Product overview

Bloomingdale School of Music is a multi-generational community music school serving over 800 students weekly, offering a comprehensive portfolio of music education products and programs. The core offerings include Early Childhood Music Classes (starting at 6 weeks old), Children's Music Classes (grades K-12), Teen Music Classes, and Adult Music Classes—all available as group classes, ensembles, and private lessons. The institution operates the Bloomingdale Training Program (BTP) combining private instruction with ensembles and theory for advanced students in guitar, piano, and strings. Specialized programs include the Music Access Project (MAP) scholarship, Project Bridge full scholarship, Orchestra Program (three levels), Chamber Music Program, A4TY student composing project, and Bloomingdale Online virtual learning. Seasonal offerings include Summer Intensives (Strings, Piano, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Guitar, Troubadours, Meet the Instruments). Supporting services include Audition Prep, Season Tickets for flexible scheduling, Music Appreciation lectures, and Financial Aid. The school operates as a 501C3 non-profit organization on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bloomingdale Online: Online music lessons, classes, and ensembles offered remotely for all ages
• Music Access Project (MAP)
• Project Bridge
• Bloomingdale Training Program (BTP)
• A4TY - Album for the Young
• Bloomingdale Orchestra Program

Products and services

• Early Childhood Music Classes
• Children's Music Classes
• Teen Music Classes and Ensembles
• Adult Music Classes and Ensembles
• Private Music Lessons
• Bloomingdale Orchestra Program
• Chamber Music Program
• Online Music Theory
• Bloomingdale Online
• Summer Intensives
• Bloomingdale Training Program (BTP)
• Music Access Project (MAP)
• Project Bridge Scholarship
• A4TY - Album for the Young
• Music Appreciation Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 students served weekly across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Schools and Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool and Community Partnership Programs complement and support existing programs in local schools and community organizations. Bloomingdale provides music education access through on-site instruction and referrals to students who may not otherwise have opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mannes School of Music Preparatory Division: Pre-college program associated with The New School's Mannes conservatory. Offers private instruction and ensembles for children and teens, overlapping with Bloomingdale's BTP and audition-prep offerings.
• School of Rock: National franchise music school focused on contemporary/popular instruments and band performance for children and teens. Competes for the same after-school enrichment dollars from Manhattan families, particularly in Pop/Rock and ensemble formats.
• 92nd Street Y (92NY): Large NYC cultural institution offering music instruction, ensemble programs, and performance opportunities for children and adults as part of a broader cultural and educational portfolio. Larger incumbent with overlapping music school offerings.
• Juilliard Pre-College Division: Elite conservatory's Saturday pre-college program for advanced young musicians. Competes for the most ambitious NYC teen students, particularly those in Bloomingdale's MAP and BTP advanced tracks.

Direct peers

• Turtle Bay Music School: Manhattan music school offering private lessons, early childhood classes, and ensembles for children and adults. Directly competes for Upper East Side/Midtown East families with similar instrument breadth and pricing structure.
• Neighborhood Music School: New Haven-based community music school with multi-generational programming, scholarships, and ensemble offerings. Comparable community-based nonprofit music education model serving a single urban market.
• Diller-Quaile School of Music: Upper East Side community music school with early childhood through adult programs, including Dalcroze-based instruction and pre-conservatory training. Highly comparable in mission, age range, and Manhattan geographic focus.
• Kaufman Music Center: NYC-based community music school offering private lessons, ensembles, pre-college training, and special music school programs across all ages. Most direct competitor in the Manhattan community music education segment with comparable multi-generational programming.
• Third Street Music School Settlement: Historic NYC settlement music school (founded 1894) providing private and group instruction, ensembles, and scholarships to a multi-age student base. Closely comparable community-based nonprofit model with similar mission of access through financial aid.

Emerging players

• Music Together LLC: Nationally franchised early-childhood music education program for infants through age 7. Directly competes with Bloomingdale's early-childhood offerings (Baby's Sing & Play Along, Musical Mornings, Dalcroze) at the foundational entry point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BSMNY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BloomingdaleMusic
• Facebookfacebook.com/BSMNYC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomingdale-school-of-music
• Instagraminstagram.com/bloomingdale_music
• TikToktiktok.com/@bloomingdale_music

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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