Founded in 2012, Bantam Studios is a program that provides lessons and performance opportunities for adult beginner and amateur students. Home of "booze lessons", the school provides players classes in violin, cello, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, electric bass and ensembles at any skill level, with more instruments and programs currently being developed. Students learn a piece over the course of eight weeks, at the end of which culminates in a momentous student recital, usually held in a bar/concert venue around downtown Brooklyn.
Bantam Studios is dedicated to serving our community by providing the highest level of education for the lowest possible cost, allowing us to provide music education for everyone.
Reviews of Bantam Studios
(4.7-star rating across
18 reviews)
Ukulele Beginner
Reviewed by Gabriela R. on 11/25/2019
The vibe in the class is really good, Rick is an amazing teacher. Definitely wanna do more classes there.
Violin Beginner II
Reviewed by Camelia K. on 3/17/2017
Great class!!! Super chill, professional, informative instructors. An overall awesome experience.
Violin Beginner I
Reviewed by Jackie R. on 11/13/2015
Pete and Ginger are so much fun and such talented violinists! Over the course of 8 weeks, you'll learn how to properly hold a violin and bow, plus you'll learn how to play one song. And at the end of the 8 weeks there's an awesome recital in Brooklyn - a super cool atmosphere and supportive group, I'd recommend this class to all.
Violin Beginner I
Anonymous review on 8/18/2015
Absolutely amazing! Learned all the basics and was so much fun that I'm ready to start Booze Violin Beginner 2!
Violin Beginner I
Anonymous review on 7/3/2023
Violin Advanced II
Anonymous review on 7/3/2023
Banjo Beginner
Reviewed by robert b. on 11/20/2019
Violin Beginner II
Reviewed by Ari B. on 6/15/2017
Violin Advanced I
Reviewed by Melissa C. on 3/20/2017
Violin Beginner I
Anonymous review on 3/16/2017
Violin Beginner II
Reviewed by Jeana F. on 11/17/2016
Summer Guitar Beginner
Reviewed by Jeremy Y. on 8/23/2016
Violin Beginner I
Reviewed by Mia A. on 6/21/2016
Violin Intermediate
Reviewed by Melissa G. on 3/17/2016
Violin Beginner I
Reviewed by Joan M. on 11/6/2015
Violin Beginner I
Reviewed by Jay E. on 5/9/2015
Violin Beginner I
Anonymous review on 3/9/2015
Violin Beginner I
Reviewed by Leila A. on 11/10/2014
Review Summary by CourseHorse
Students at Bantam Studios have had positive experiences in their classes, praising both the instructors and the overall vibe. They feel that the classes are professional and informative, and that the teachers are talented and fun to work with. In the violin class taught by Pete and Ginger, students learned the fundamentals of holding a violin and bow, as well as how to play a song. They also had the opportunity to showcase their skills at a recital in Brooklyn, which created a supportive and cool atmosphere. Overall, students highly recommend the classes at Bantam Studios and are eager to continue their learning journey.
Direct quotes:
1. "Super chill, professional, informative instructors."
2. "An overall awesome experience."
3. "I learned all the basics and was so much fun that I'm ready to start Booze Violin Beginner 2!"
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