Enrollment for New Students

Welcome to Neighborhood Music School! We are delighted to welcome you to our community.

As you embark on your journey at NMS, we invite you to contact us so we may learn more about your interests and goals. We look forward to recommending the right one-on-one teacher, group class, or ensemble for you.

When you are ready, please follow these instructions to enroll:

One-on-one Lessons for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

• Open enrollment for new students begins on June 1.
• If you haven't already, please contact us to discuss one-on-one lessons and learn more about the enrollment process.
• Set up your online NMS account here.
• When you have been matched with a teaching artist, Student Services will contact you for placement and payment.
  • If you choose to pay via payment plan, a deposit is required at the time of enrollment, along with a 3% payment plan fee. The balance will be paid over monthly installments through March 15.
  • Lessons may begin after the initial payment is received.

Classes, Ensembles, Workshops, and Summer Programs

• You can browse our classes and core ensembles here and then enroll online.
• If you are interested in creating a custom ensemble, please complete our Ensembles Inquiry Form.

Financial Aid for Lessons, Classes, and Ensembles

Please read our Financial Aid page for information about how to apply for financial aid.

ATLAS

Please visit ATLAS Admissions to learn more about enrolling in ATLAS.

Preschool

Please visit Preschool Prospective Families to learn more about enrolling in Preschool.

Accessibility

Neighborhood Music School is committed to making our programs and events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Gillian Eversman, Director of School Operations, at access@nmsnewhaven.org or call (203) 624-5189 ext. 26

Questions?

Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance enrolling.