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THE MAGIC AND POWER OF MUSIC
Located in Forest Hills, we proudly provide music education services throughout Queens NY, and the greater metropolitan area. Your child’s music education isn’t just about learning how to play an instrument — it’s about growth, creativity, and confidence. At Belle Arti, every child’s experience is tailored to their personality, learning style, and capabilities. No matter your goals in music, our mission remains the same: to help your child develop skills that support success in school, with an instrument, and as a person.

Since 2007, The Belle Arti Center for the Arts has been helping children and adults achieve personal growth through music education in Forest Hills and all of Queens NY. Our methods have been proven with children of all ages, from 2 to 21, and at all levels of aptitude and experience.

Learn more about what sets us apart and sets your child up for a lifetime of success.

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MUSIC MATTERS
WHY PIANO IS THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS
The piano possesses a vast tonal range and versatility which covers all the instruments in the orchestra. The fact that the piano can create every note of every instrument in the orchestra and the fact that the piano can be the accompaniment...
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SCHOOL

How to pick the best music school for your child.

AGE

At what age should my child begin music lessons

INSTRUMENT

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PRIVATE

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APPROACH

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FALL MUSIC LESSONS IN FOREST HILLS, QUEENS NY

If you’re searching for the best music program in Queens, Belle Arti Center for the Arts in Forest Hills offers a dynamic and inspiring fall program in Queens NY designed for children ages 2 and up.

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Give your child the confidence, discipline and creativity that grow through music.

Professional instruction for children beginning at age 2.

 

🎹 Ages 5 & Up – Instrumental & Vocal Training

Students can choose from:

  • Piano

  • Violin, Viola, Cello

  • Guitar & Bass Guitar

  • Voice

  • Woodwinds

  • Trumpet

  • Music Theory

  • Composition & Songwriting

     

We offer private and small-group lessons in flexible 30, 40, or 60-minute sessions. Families across Queens appreciate our ability to accommodate different schedules, learning needs, and experience levels.

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Whether your child is just beginning their musical journey or continuing to develop their skills, our lessons are designed to build technique, discipline, confidence, and a lasting love of music

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MEET OUR DIRECTORS
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CLAUDETTE MUNNÉ
Claudette Munné has been described as “a pianist with the personality and the facility to interpret a diversity of styles, which proves intelligence and excellence in her musical training" (Listín Diario, Santo Domingo, Dominacan Republic). Born in Santo Domingo...
Did you know that Claudette Munné is of French and Spanish descent and grew up in the tradition of European-style music and general education? She is this month's featured instructor. Learn more about her and all Belle Arti's staff on our Faculty page.
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MASSIMILIANO FACCHINI
A classical pianist from Rome, Italy, Massimiliano Facchini has been acclaimed as one of the brilliant pianists of his generation. Since his professional debut in 1989 at the Summer Music Festival in Bolzano, Italy, Maestro Facchini concertized throughout Europe, the United States, Caribbean and South America...
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SCHEDULE

  • Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

  • Registration is now open for Fall 206

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ENROLL

Registration is now open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

For Children Ages 5 and Up

We offer the following instruments:
Piano - Violin - Viola - Cello - Guitar -  Bass guitar - Voice - Woodwinds - Trumpet - Music Theory - Composition - Songwriting

For Ages 2-5

MUSICAL AURORA® Awakening the Mind Through Music. The best and only program for toddlers in queens ny that has proven to have phenomenal results. A unique program that teaches children the fundamentals of music through Musical Games, Songs & Dance. Musical AuroraⓇ has proven to be the most fun and comprehensive way to begin a child's musical journey and education.

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