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About
A family-founded conservatory since 1998.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Jerzy and Joanna Stryjniak’s conservatory has guided young children, teens, and adults from their first lesson to the stage of Carnegie Hall.
Adult recital at the Hungarian House, May 2026
Programs
Private lessons at every stage.
Lessons for children, teens, and adults, from first notes through advanced study.
Young musicians at Weill Recital Hall
Admissions
Begin with a trial lesson.
Registration is open year-round. The office will help you find the right teacher.
NYCM performers at Steinway Hall, 2024
Performances
On New York’s great stages.
Student and faculty recitals at Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, and beyond.
Christine Walevska and Dr. Jerzy Stryjniak, Zankel Hall, 2018
Support
Help a young musician take the stage.
NYCM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts fund scholarships, instruments, and performances.
A young violinist at NYCM

Members of the Somerset High School Orchestra with their instruments at a workshop at the Hungarian House

May 23, 2026

Jakub Polaczyk leads a workshop with the Somerset High School Orchestra

Composer and pianist Jakub Polaczyk of the NYCM faculty led a workshop with the Somerset High School Orchestra at the Hungarian House in Manhattan.

On May 23, 2026, composer and pianist Jakub Polaczyk of the NYCM faculty welcomed the Somerset High School Orchestra for a workshop at the Hungarian House on East 82nd Street, where NYCM holds its larger classes and ensemble sessions.

Schools and youth ensembles interested in a workshop with our faculty are welcome to contact the office.