Before you book this camp, you should be aware of 2 things: This is really not a camp for older kids. It skews towards 4-8 at the oldest. Average age is about 6. Second, they have an extremely rigid cancellation policy - once you enroll, unless you cancel with more than 2 weeks notice you will get no refund on the full booking fee. My daughter woke up with a fever and tested positive for Covid the morning of camp and we obviously decided not to bring her. The camp refused to reschedule or even offer a 50% discount on a future session. I'd recommend checking out School of Rock instead. read more

Really cool place-- Good facility, great teachers, smart/kind/supporitve. I'm taking guitar lessons and so far I love them. read more

Our overall experience with BMF has been very poor. My son felt the entire band program was very chaotic and unstructured and there was no direction or support from the teacher. I don't really think he learned anything of value in the 6 months he was in the program. As a parent I thought the communication was very poor and I would also go so far as to say the people who signed him up verbally miscommunicated the sign up process and deducted additional payments even after the semester ended with no interest in working things out or taking any responsibility. Overall bad experience and would not recommend. There are much better music programs in Brooklyn. read more

Brooklyn hip but overly pretentious. Our teacher, Perry was great but the overal experience was poor, and not poor for COVID. The staff doesn't communicate properly, is quite rude and not welcoming, takes forever to respond even when they messed up our medium for the lessons and took no responsibility. The cost is also quite high for such poor service, lack or professionalism and more. Also, they won't allow a parent in the community room to wait for a child and then act as if you are crazy for wanting to ensure safety of my young child (7). I was forced to wait outside in the basement hallway that was cold during lessons. Really wanted to love this place, but after two separate experiences (one during stay at home orders and one in 2021-2022) that were made terrible by the staff and their communication and the extremely punitive policies for makeups, refunds, etc, I can't recommend anyone go here with kids. Just not a family friendly establishment based upon their entitled attitudes. Such a shame. read more

Our son has been a piano student with BMF for several years. What sets BMF apart is their approach and the positive nature of the staff. As someone who grew up taking piano lessons from very stereotypical, stern teachers, I especially appreciate these things about BMF: 1. Kids start learning to play right away as opposed to spending months learning to draw notes on staff paper. They learn by doing. 2. The approach is holistic. Most lessons are in a home studio with other instruments around. My son learned about rhythm by playing drums, even although he's a piano student. He learns other aspects of theory by being given material to listen to and play along to. The lessons are not abstract in any way. 3. There are no stodgy recitals. Instead, the students have gigs, where they learn songs and accompany each other, often with the staff forming the house band. The students learn quickly about the unique thrill of playing in front of other people - and playing with other musicians. 4. The staff works to foster a sense of respect and community between the musicians. I could go on but highly recommend you give BMF a try. read more

My daughter started with one of their summer camps a few years ago and she has been taking individual and band lessons there ever since. She's not just become a fantastic guitar player, she's found a wonderful group of friends and a supportive staff and environment to grow as a person. This is a wonderful place for budding child musicians of all ages! read more

My son has cycled through a series of attempts to get started in music. He has always been interested, but we could never get him going with it in a sustainable way. However, this fall we found BMF. Now my son plays constantly. He almost always has his guitar in hand. His confidence is growing and now he is even singing! we are shocked by the transformation and so proud of him. I can only credit this to the amazing teachers and experience he is having at BMF. They have inspired in him a love of music and collaboration that he didn't have before. He loves jamming with his teachers and other students and feels great. I recommend BMF without hesitation. This school has had an extraordinary input on all of my children. All three now are enrolled and rocking and rolling to more confidence, musical skills, and community jamming that is inspirational and a joy to witness! read more

Our absolute favorite place! Amazing instructors and classes for all ages! My daughter has been taking private piano (and now voice) lessons for year and have only had a fantastic experience. They really focus on building a community of musicians for all ages and skill levels, and it really shows in the results. My daughter has grown tremendously as a musician but as importantly has developed a real passion and feels like part of a big BMF family. And now my son is right behind her. It's definitely not the way I learned music as a kid - and that's a great thing. read more

So happy BMF have the after school program! I was amazed when I saw my kid playing the electric guitar and rocking it the day of the winter concert!! Love it!! Highly recommend it! read more

Amazing Birthday Party My daughter loved her party. Brett got all the kids playing the instruments, writing and performing a song within an hour. Everybody got a turn and loved it. Perfect for musically inclined kids. They even film the performance for you. read more

BMF is a great place for kids to learn to love music in a fun, community-feeling environment.

My two children have both taken private lessons and also played in bands every year for the past five years at BMF. They are addicted to the BMF music programs. The staff is terrific, and the teachers are exceptional. The approach to teaching music at BMF is thoughtful, innovative, and fun. Students in both private and group lessons are taught to work on an instrument individually, but also to think and work collaboratively with other musicians. I have attended numerous recitals (gigs) in the past years - students play together or individually, parents join in, the audience sings along. It has been amazing and fun to have a group of people experience music together, as well as cheer on each musician. It is not the music lesson I grew up with (which was lovely, but stiff). It has been a joy to watch my children grow in this music program. I cannot recommend it more highly. read more

My son and I are taking lessons in guitar and piano respectively. We've both come a long way in a short amount of time. We coincidentally share the same instructor and she has a really incredible balance of being both a great teacher as well as being an accomplished musician, so she's able to cover a wide range of styles and interests. It's a very supportive environment and it's been a wonderful experience. We will definitely be continuing for a long while! read more

I recommend Brooklyn Music Factory to everyone I know! Both of my children (5yrs and 8yrs) began going there last year and love it. The atmosphere is so warm and comfortable, and the teachers are always happy, kind, genuine, and accepting of everyone. Everyone has a place, everyone fits in. I have watched my super shy 8 year old grow from playing different instruments in Jam Band to now reading music and taking private lessons on piano. And my 5 year old is in Mini-Keys and loves playing every instrument and writing his own songs. I can't say enough good things about BMF! read more

I love Brooklyn Music Factory! My 6 year old son has taken group classes, private classes and camp at BMF over the last year and ALWAYS has FUN! They provide a safe, fun and CREATIVE atmosphere... They are GREAT communicators, professional and accommodating! So great! read more

I've personally known Nate and Ben for years, dating way back to pre-Brooklyn Music Factory days. It's no surprise to me that this is one of the best music schools in town, likely even the whole country! Both Nate and Ben are extremely talented musicians, but even more importantly, absolutely amazing teachers in that their dedication to working with students of all ages and skill levels, and to music-making in general, is highly evident if you have the pleasure of talking with them. And the variety and creativity of programs and musical styles presented by BMF can't be beat. Very highly recommended! read more

I wanted to sign my daughter up for private music lessons. I've tried to contact Brooklyn Music Factory numerous times by phone, their contact page & email. I never received a response. Not a very good impression when they can't respond to a service they advertise. I don't even think there's an actual phone it's just one of those lame recording. In todays times it's not hard to communicate. I guess this give you an idea of what the teaching is like. I had to give one star to submit but they deserve none! read more

BMF's kind, patient and very talented teachers have made learning music lots of fun for my kids. Their philosophy of teaching music by getting kids playing together is really effective and has a cumulatively positive impact; the more they do it, the more they love it. If you want your child molded into an accomplished soloist, this isn't the place. BMF isn't about chops but about bringing down the barriers to enjoyment of music for kids. Very sweet place. read more

My children have taken piano lessons and band lessons with Brooklyn Music Factory for five years now, with some summer camp thrown in. My husband is a professional musician and was drawn to the fact that they teach the kids to play collaboratively from day one, so they're not training soloists but actual band members. The difference is that kids learn cooperation to reach a goal (much like when doing team sports) and they have so much fun....recitals are never about having to play solo, always about playing with others and making real music together. It takes away all the boredom and fear that comes with old-school piano lessons and turns learning music into a real joy. It isn't cheap but it is a wonderful way to learn and a really fun community of families and teachers. And I am convinced that my daughter got into Mark Twain's orchestra thanks to years of ear training at her BMF piano lessons! read more

Both of my kids have been at BMF for quite a while. My son has been to their campg then in private piano lessons for the past seven years, and my daughter has taken drum lessons for two years. They're growth as musicians and music lovers has been tremendous! It overjoys me to hear their natural love of music grow, as well as their abilities and proficiencies. read more

We just had our daughter's 8th birthday party at BMF. It was fantastic! All eight girls worked together and were thrilled with the instructor Kelli. Through a series of musical games, they wrote lyrics, composed a song, played and recorded it. So much fun! I love birthday parties that provide a unique experience, and this definitely did. Nate and Peira are terrific, and we equally loved our summer camp experience last year. Thanks BMF! read more

Our son just had his b-day party at BMF. Peira and Matthew were enthusiastic and patient with his spirited group of 7 year-olds. They composed a song together and even played it on stage. We've attended many many b-day parties and this was truly a unique experience. Kids should come ready to "work" because the finished somg really depends on their participation. read more

These guys are fantastic. My 2 daughters have been at BMF for nearly 2 years and they look forward to it more than any other thing they do afterschool. It's also pretty amazing as a parent to see your 7 year old rock out with a band at a real show or perform a vocal solo in front of 50 people. Their innovative approach to teaching and playing music builds confidence with kids and teaches them how to collaborate with others. This is definitely the place for kids to learn to both love music and play an instrument. And the adults can form bands as well! read more