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!​
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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.
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |