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Discover Your Rhythm

at The New School for Music Study

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Chamber Music

COMING SOON

10-Week Sessions, Thursdays & Saturdays

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Welcome to NSMS

Transforming lives through excellence in piano study for over 65 years

The New School for Music Study (NSMS) is nationally recognized as a leading institution in music education. A division of The Frances Clark Center, we are a community music school and piano pedagogy center located in Kingston, NJ.

 

NSMS offers piano instruction to children and adults of all ages and levels. Our unique combination of private lessons and group classes are tailored to support and challenge each student, while offering performance opportunities and peer interaction.

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We invite you to experience the joy and power of making music. Join our vibrant learning community today!​

We believe in the
transformative power
of music-making.

Piano Lessons

Our students range from young beginners, to pre-college music majors, to working professionals, to senior adults. We help every student succeed, whether they are achieving the highest standards of performance or enjoying a lifetime of recreational music.

Teacher Education

As a piano pedagogy center, we connect piano teachers with leading pedagogues and high-level resources. Whether you are a young professional, local teacher, or are seeking professional development, opportunities are available through our advanced teaching community.

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PianoInspires.com is the digital home for the Frances Clark Center piano community and its many interconnected resources. NSMS is the founding division of the Frances Clark Center.

Date
Time
Location
Category
September
28
2:30-5pm
NSMS
Other Events
October
5
2:30pm
Nassau Presbyterian Church
Faculty Recitals
October
18
11am
Brandywine Living
Student Recitals
October
25
11am
Brandywine Living
Student Recitals
November
13
6:30pm
Plainsboro Public Library
Faculty Recitals
November
15
2pm
Plainsboro Public Library
Faculty Recitals
December
6
11am
Maplewood at Princeton
Student Recitals
February
15
2:30pm
Nassau Presbyterian Church
Faculty Recitals
February
28
1:30pm
Princeton Public Library
Faculty Recitals
March
7
1:30pm
Princeton Public Library
Faculty Recitals
March
14
1:30pm
Princeton Public Library
Faculty Recitals
March
21
1:30pm
Princeton Public Library
Faculty Recitals
April
18
AMC Bridgewater 7
Student Recitals
May
16-17
Stonebridge at Montgomery
Student Recitals
June
7
Student Recitals
Title
NSMS 65th Anniversary Picnic
Faculty Recital
Music Around the World
Spooky Sounds
Lecture Recital: Film Scores for Solo Piano
Lecture Recital: Carnival of the Animals
Musical Merriment
Faculty Recital
Lecture Recital: Piano Music of the Americas
Lecture Recital: A Journey Through Chinese Piano Music
Lecture Recital: Impressions of Childhood
Lecture Recital: American Voices
Fifth Annual Silent Film Celebration
Recital Celebration Weekend
Program for Excellence in Piano Study
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