Arts Center
Brooklyn Academy of Music
New York, NY, United States·2,109 seats
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
America's oldest continuously operating performing arts center, BAM has anchored Brooklyn's cultural life since 1861. Its iconic Howard Gilman Opera House and Harvey Theater host an adventurous program spanning avant-garde theatre, contemporary dance, world music, and opera. The annual Next Wave Festival, launched in 1983, has been a crucible for groundbreaking work by artists from Philip Glass to Pina Bausch. BAM's fearless curatorial vision and commitment to boundary-pushing performance have made it one of the most influential arts institutions in the world.
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New York City
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Performer City Guide
5 practice spaces, 1 music stores, 1 vocal coaches
- Nola Studios
Book online. Rooms range from small vocal practice rooms ($15/hr) to large audition rooms. The bulletin board in the lobby has coaching, apartment, and gig listings.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Attend free student concerts and recitals held regularly throughout the year; you'll witness extraordinary young talent in intimate settings.
Performance schedule varies; check website for free concert listings
Carnegie Hall
Book studios in advance, especially during audition season (fall); the staff knows what they're doing with artists' needs.
Open 8:00 AM–11:00 PM daily; hourly rental rates available
Carnegie Hall
Visit mid-morning on weekdays when you'll have unhurried access to the showroom; ask to play multiple instruments and speak with the knowledgeable staff about your needs.
Open Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed Sundays
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