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Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY, United States
524 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
The Manhattan School of Music is one of the premier conservatories in the United States, training the next generation of classical musicians, jazz artists, and opera singers from its campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Founded in 1917, MSM offers an extraordinary number of public performances each year — orchestral, operatic, chamber, and jazz — making it a vibrant concert destination in its own right. Its opera program is among the most respected in the country. MSM graduates populate the ranks of leading orchestras and opera houses worldwide.
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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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