Music classes for adults. A community to grow with.
Small-group music classes, ensembles, private lessons, and workshops for beginners and returning musicians in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Music Lessons for Adult Beginners in Brooklyn
Founded in 2012 by Ginger Dolden and Pete Lanctot, Bantam Studios is a music school in Park Slope, Brooklyn, created specifically for adult learners. What began as private lessons has grown into a welcoming community offering beginner music classes, private instruction, workshops, and ensembles for musicians of all experience levels.
We believe there's no single path into music. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time, returning after years away, or looking to expand your skills, our programs combine thoughtful instruction with opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and performance.
Our goal is to help students build a lasting relationship with music, one that fits into their daily lives. Through small classes, personalized instruction, and a supportive community, we make space for adults to learn, challenge themselves, and enjoy the process.
About the Instructors
Bantam Studios is led by Ginger Dolden and Pete Lanctot, multi-instrumentalists, composers, and educators with decades of experience performing, recording, and collaborating across musical genres.
Their professional work spans live performance, film, television, recording, and music production, bringing a broad range of musical experience directly into the classroom. As working musicians and longtime educators, they understand both the challenges and rewards of developing a creative practice alongside everyday responsibilities.
Together, they've built Bantam Studios around a shared commitment to thoughtful teaching, musical curiosity, and a community where adults can continue learning and playing throughout their lives.
