A personal music studio · Brooklyn

Private piano & trombone lessons in Brooklyn.

A welcoming place to learn, explore, and grow as a musician—right in the comfort of your home.

I'm Yonathan Peled, a pianist, trombonist, composer, and music educator. I teach children and adults in Park Slope, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Carroll Gardens, and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. Every lesson begins with the music that matters to the student.

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10 years of teachingChildren, teens & adults

Teachers College, Columbia UniversityMA in Music and Music Education

The New SchoolBFA in Jazz & Contemporary Music

The lessons

Music lessons that feel like your own.

Strong technique and musicianship are important. So are curiosity, enjoyment, and discovering the kind of music you love to play.

Private piano lessons

Classical, jazz, pop, reading, ear training, improvisation, theory, and composition—with lessons shaped around each student’s interests and goals.

Piano lessons

Private trombone lessons

Build a beautiful sound, confident technique, rhythm, musical understanding, and expressive playing. Beginners and continuing players are welcome.

Trombone lessons

A little about my approach

There’s no single right way to learn music.

Some students want to play Mozart; others want to improvise, write their own songs, or learn a favorite tune. I believe lessons work best when the student feels heard, encouraged, and challenged at the right pace.

We build technique, reading, rhythm, and theory through music that feels meaningful—not simply through exercises on a page.

Meet your teacher

Yonathan Peled standing beside a grand piano while presenting at a student recital — With students and families at a piano recital.

Where I teach

Around the corner, not across the city.

Weekly in-home lessons in a few Brooklyn neighborhoods, with scheduling based on current availability.

Park SlopeIn-home piano and trombone lessons for children and adults. Fort GreeneStudent-centered private lessons with room for creative exploration. Clinton HillMusic lessons at home, from first notes to new challenges. Carroll GardensThoughtful weekly lessons that work with a family’s routine.

Also inquire about availability in Prospect Heights and Brooklyn Heights.

Good to know

A few common questions.

Starting something new often comes with questions. Here are the ones I hear most often.

Let’s make room for music.

If you’re looking for piano or trombone lessons in Brooklyn, get in touch to tell me a little about what you’re hoping to learn.

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