Welcome to the Steinhardt School's Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions at New York University.
NYU Steinhardt offers the highest level of professional training in the performing arts within the world’s cultural center, New York City. This is matched by the superb academic resources of a world-class university. Undergraduates receive intensive and systematic training in their specialization with acclaimed faculty along with a broad liberal arts education. Graduate students receive specialized academic training; lessons, performances, and master classes aimed at advancing their artistic goals; and advanced research opportunities in new and sophisticated facilities.
Instrumental Performance
Brass Studies
Develop your potential as a brass performer and gain real-world experience by working and performing with celebrated musicians.
Woodwind Studies
Build on your existing woodwind skills through private lessons, seminars, master classes, and numerous performance opportunities all over New York City.
String Studies
Study string performance in New York City through flexible classes, performance opportunities, and top artist-faculty.
Percussion Studies
Study percussion performance in New York City. We help you pursue your passion with advanced performance training and related academic study.
Jazz Studies
Pursue your passion for the constantly evolving jazz landscape with advanced performance training and related academic study.
Piano Studies
Hone your skills as a piano performer in New York City through course work, one-on-one mentorship, solo recitals, concerto performances, and more.
Music Composition
Concert Composition
Develop and expand your musical creativity and songwriting skills in diverse styles for concert settings and visual media.
Screen Scoring
Learn to write music for today’s media industry through rigorous course work, collaborations with schools throughout NYU, and recording opportunities.
Songwriting
NYU Steinhardt Songwriting will help you become the best songwriter you can be, in the genres, styles, and approaches you define.
Music Business
Study with industry leaders and learn the necessary skills to thrive in a fast-paced industry.
Music Technology
Develop your expertise in an academic program that emphasizes creative experimentation and the integration of musical and technical skills.
Music Education
Prepare to become a music educator in school, international, studio, and community settings as you develop your artistic and instructional skills in NYC.
Educational Theatre
Build on your performing skills and learn to create transformative theatre arts programs in schools, cultural institutions, and community settings.
Dance Education
Prepare for a career as a dance educator and teaching artist in schools, studios, and community settings in New York City, the dance capital of the world.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy at NYU Steinhardt helps you combine your love of music and your commitment to helping others for a rewarding professional career.
Drama Therapy
Translate your theatre skills and love for improvisation into culturally responsible, creative, and effective care in hospitals, shelters, schools, and more.
Performing Arts Administration
Performing Arts Administration at NYU Steinhardt builds on your background in dance, theatre, music, opera, or film to help you become a leader in the field.
Vocal Performance
Gain both a sustainable vocal technique and a foundation in dramatic interpretation, preparing you for a full range of professional career opportunities.
News and Events
Bloomberg Surveillance Interviews Prof. Lawrence Ferrara
Bloomberg News' Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney interviewed NYU Steinhardt Professor of Music Lawrence Ferrara on June 28 during their nationally broadcast radio show, Bloomberg Surveillance.
Woodwind Day At NYU
Join Music and Performance Arts Professions faculty and students for a day of masterclasses,...
Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Celebrates an Anniversary and a New Home
In September, the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy celebrated its 30th anniversary at NYU Steinhardt. The event brought together center supporter, clients, members of the NYU community, and the actor Robert De Niro.