Manhattan Piano Academy’s January 2026 Newsletter

Dear Manhattan Piano Academy Community,

As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to share important updates and upcoming events at the Academy this January.

1. Group Classes

We are excited to kick off our Group Preparatory Piano Class for ages 3–4, soon!
Little musicians will sing, move, play, and explore the piano in a fun, nurturing group setting to prepare for private piano lessons.
The lessons will be held by our beloved Teacher Maryam who’s been doing a great job with our youngest ones.

Location will be at Pianopiano Studios.
30 minutes, once a week
$360 for a 3 month session

Parents can learn more and sign up by RSVP’ing to us.
We’d love to welcome your young music lover!

2. Solo Recital Date Change

We’d like to share a small update to our school calendar. The Solo Recital has been moved from May 10, 2026 to May 12, 2026.

This new date falls on a weekday to ensure families can fully enjoy and celebrate Mother’s Day without any schedule conflicts. The updated date has already been reflected on our website calendar, which you can view here.

3. NY Music Events for Children

In our recents Parents meeting, there was a request to help families find music events for children. Attending live concerts is educational and motivating. Our plan is to research and announce NY events that are good for younger age in our newsletter moving forward.

Here are a few wonderful upcoming events in New York we’d love to share:

New York Philharmonic – Very Young People’s Concerts | “Brass”
📍 Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center
🗓 Saturday, January 31, 2026 — 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Designed for children ages 3–6, this interactive concert includes hands-on instrument exploration and pre-concert activities (typically starting one hour before showtime). A fantastic introduction to orchestral music.
🔗 Learn more here

The Gershwin Brothers: The Art of Collaboration
📍 Broadway Playhouse at Kaufman Music Center
🗓 Sunday, February 1, 2026 — 11:00 AM

A lively, family-friendly concert celebrating George and Ira Gershwin through games, skits, and beloved songs. Recommended for children ages 4–11 and adults alike.
🔗 Learn more here

L.O.S. KIDS — “Rachmaninoff Rocks!”
📍 Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
🗓 Saturday, February 7, 2026 — 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
🗓 Sunday, February 8, 2026 — 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM

An energetic and playful concert experience featuring piano, dance, and favorites from Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and more—perfect for young music lovers.
🔗 Learn more here

We hope these events inspire your family to explore and enjoy live music together!

4. Follow our Blog

We update our blog with a new post every month, where we post useful insights, advice, and more.

Check the blog here:

Keys to Her Story: Rediscovering the Great Women Pianists