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Dr. Jerzy Stryjniak performing at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall

Master Classes

Master classes with Dr. Jerzy Stryjniak

Rehearse your concert repertoire before a small, supportive audience, and receive personal coaching from a renowned concert pianist.

Next master class

Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Conservatory, 321 East 69th Street

Sign up by Saturday, November 7.

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Master classes with our Co-Founder and President, Dr. Jerzy Stryjniak, are a cherished Conservatory tradition. They are typically held on the Sunday before a student recital, giving performers the invaluable opportunity to rehearse their concert repertoire before a small, supportive audience and to receive Dr. Stryjniak’s personal coaching.

For performers: students are encouraged to bring their concert repertoire for a run-through and detailed feedback in preparation for the recital. Students not performing in the upcoming recital are equally welcome to play.

For observers: students and guests are warmly invited to attend, listen, and learn from the coaching. One parent or guardian of a child performer may come free of charge. At classes held outside the Conservatory, other friends and family of performers may observe without charge when space permits; please check with the office. A session of beautiful music and insightful commentary.

Master classes are announced by email and on this page, and require a sign-up, as each session is confirmed once a minimum number of performers have registered. We send the bill after that. What each class includes, and the rates, are below.

At a glance

When
Announced by email, typically the Sunday before a student recital, at the Conservatory.
Format
Performers play their concert repertoire and receive Dr. Stryjniak’s personal coaching, a true rehearsal for the recital stage.
Who
Open to all pianists. Perform, or attend as an observer. Students and guests alike are warmly welcome.
Sign-up
A sign-up is required. Each session is confirmed once a minimum number of performers have registered, and we send the bill after that. Rates are listed below. Questions? Call 212-717-9590.
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What you receive

What a master class includes

Each class is a three-hour session with Dr. Stryjniak, in a small group.

Performers

  • Typically 15 to 30 minutes of individual coaching with Dr. Stryjniak, depending on your repertoire and the needs of the session.
  • The full three-hour session, so you also learn from the coaching of every other performer.
  • A run-through of your concert repertoire before a small, supportive audience, ahead of the recital.
  • For a child performer, one parent or guardian may attend free of charge.

Observers

  • The full three-hour session.
  • Every performer’s coaching, and Dr. Stryjniak’s comments as he works with them.
  • Open to NYCM students and to guests.

Rates

To perform
$100
15–30 minutes of coaching, plus the full class
NYCM student observer
$35 per person
Enrolled NYCM students
Guest observer
$50 per person
Not enrolled at NYCM

Nothing is paid when you sign up. Each class is confirmed once a minimum number of performers have registered, and we send the bill after that. Space is limited, and performers are confirmed first.

Ready to perform?

Master classes are one of many performance opportunities at NYCM, from adult recitals to student concerts at New York's great halls.