Music
Institute
For more than 50 years, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has helped Staten Islanders discover the joy of music.
About the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute
Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time, developing your voice, or advancing years of musical study, our experienced faculty provide personalized instruction in a welcoming and supportive environment. Students of all ages are encouraged to grow at their own pace while building confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
The Music Institute is proud to be the only member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education on Staten Island. Our faculty are active professional musicians and dedicated educators who bring both expertise and passion to every lesson.
Music has the power to inspire, connect, and enrich our lives. We are proud to help students of every age find their voice through music.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for the following instruments and may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes:
Bassoon
Violin
Cello
Clarinet
Flute
French horn
Guitar
Oboe
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trumpet
Recorder
Trombone
Tuba
Voice
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1/2 Hour Lessons
Fee
Members: $32 / Non-Members: $35
30 pack
Members: $930 / Non-Members: $1,020
30 pack deposit
Members: $155 / Non-Members: $170
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3/4 Hour Lessons
Fee
Members: $44/ Non-Members:$49
30 pack
Members: $1,290 / Non-Members: $1,440
30 pack deposit
Members: $215 / Non-Members: $240
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1 Hour Lessons
Fee
Members: $57 / Non-Members: $64
30 pack
Members: $1,680 / Non-Members: $1,860
30 pack deposit
Members: $280 / Non-Members: $310
(6 deposits total)
Adult Music Programs
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Intergenerational Jazz Ensemble
Location
Bernikow JCC
Date & Time
Mondays, 7:00PM-9:00PMSessions starting September 28
Fee
Free
Grab your instrument and join the band.All ages come together to celebrate jazz through collaborative ensemble jams.
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Recorder Club
Location
Bernikow JCC
Age Range
Adukts
Date & Time
Fridays, 9:30AM-11:00AMSessions starting September 25
Fee
Free for members / $65 for non-member
No experience? No problem. Musicians of all levels play multi-part music together on one of the easiest instruments to pick up — compatible instruments and singers welcome too. -
Drum Circle
Location
Bernikow JCC
Age Range
Adults
Date & Time
Thursday, September 24- 6:00 - 6:45pm
Fee
$15 members/$18 non-members
Tell your story through rhythm.This hands-on class introduces African and Caribbean hand-drumming techniques — the rhythmic roots of pop music.
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Jazz Piano Improvisation
Location
Bernikow JCC
Age Range
Adults
Date & Time
Tuesdays, 2:00PM-2:45PMClasses starting September 22
Fee
$170 members/$225 non-members
This adult class (for students comfortable with easy sonatinas) explores harmonic structure, chords, and form across styles and keys. Taught by Lena Khaymovich.
Youth Music Programs
At the JCC, a love of music starts at a young age. We offer music classes and private lessons for children of all ages and skill levels.
Music Faculty
Faculty members of the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute are active in the cultural life of the community. They are highly qualified teachers in Staten Island schools and colleges and they are performers and conductors for ensembles and orchestras locally and throughout the New York City area.
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Yelena Khaymovich
Emily Lanzante
Celeste Lederer
Elona Migirov
Stella Rasporskaya
Olesia Romanchuk
Larisa Vollis -
Fred Crisson
Lou Russo -
Olesia Romanchuk
Larissa Vollis -
Nicole Auriti
Daniel Kelley -
Carolyn Clark
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Destiny Elias
Yelena Khaymovich
Gina Squicciarini -
Kelly Grant
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Yelena Khaymovich
Elona Migirov -
Olesia Romanchuk
Larisa Vollis -
Thomas Baker
Contact Us
For more information on all of our Scholarship Programs, contact:
Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director
Email: eseeley@SIJCC.com
Our Supporters
The JCC of Staten Island's Music programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
