Brooklyn Conservatory of Music — Local services in New York

I didn't want to write this review knowing this place means so much to so many people. But here's the thing, their staff doesn't like communicating with people albeit in person or via email i.e increasing tuition without any form of notification. But they will send you infinite amounts of email and snail mail demanding donations or inviting you to buy a ticket to their music festival which we can't afford. There's always this uncomfortable projection of indifference from their front office. Don't get me started with how ppl were treated during and after COVID. I digress. It's a good place to get your kid started with music but there's no set lesson. It's a very laissez-faire situation and many people want to become serious musicians. This isn't the place for it. We had to withdraw mid-semester because we were very unhappy with everything there. It says in their withdrawal form that they would contact you for feedback and they never did. This is an example of how an institution strives for...

I hesitated to write this review because I know this place means a lot to many families. However, the lack of communication from the staff has been frustrating — whether in person or over email. For example, tuition was increased without any prior notice, yet we constantly receive emails and mail asking for donations or promoting events we can’t afford to attend. The front office often comes across as indifferent, and their handling of things during and after COVID was disappointing.

While it’s a decent place to introduce your child to music, the instruction feels unstructured and inconsistent — more of a casual environment than a serious learning program. We ultimately withdrew mid-semester due to our dissatisfaction. Although the withdrawal form states they’ll reach out for feedback, no one ever did. Sadly, it feels like an institution that’s content with mediocrity rather than striving...

First of all (for non US citizens) Conservatory doesn’t mean the school offers a high end, professional environment. This is more a school for children and beginners. However, I took part in the Summer-Jazz course. Beforehand I got in touch with the school, explaining my level (bachelor degree in jazz) and what environment I am looking for. Their answer was: „This course will suit you perfectly“ - which wasn’t the reality. After the first day I confronted the organiser and asked for a refund, which I never got. RCB just be honest with people! For me it was a waste of...