Mike Risko Music School

The Mike Risko Music School has been a cornerstone of the community, providing an exceptional environment for musical education since 1995. Conveniently located at 144 Croton Avenue in Ossining, our state-of-the-art facility boasts eight spacious lesson rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and two intimate stages for performances. Our fully equipped, sound-proofed studios create the ideal setting for an immersive music learning experience.

Private lessons are offered across a diverse range of instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. Regardless of age or skill level, students can embark on their musical journey at any point during the school year. Lessons, available in 30, 45, or 60-minute durations, are scheduled by the session, with two semesters and a summer session each year. New students are warmly welcomed with a complimentary consultation.

Flexibility is key at the Mike Risko Music School, as lessons are offered Monday through Saturday by appointment. We accommodate both day and evening lesson times, with the option for weekday morning lessons upon request.

Our team of over 30 experienced teachers, coupled with a comprehensive curriculum, ensures that students thoroughly enjoy their musical education at the Mike Risko Music School.

For additional details or to schedule your free consultation, please don't hesitate to contact us. Explore more about our private lessons for kids, adults, or pre-K students by visiting the respective sections on our website. To enroll in lessons, visit our registration page or give us a call at 914-762-8757. Join us in fostering a lifelong love for music!

• Make sure you know your regular lesson day and time.
• Make sure to gather your things together early on the day of your lesson so you don't have to look for anything. Be sure to bring your books, assignment book and a pencil. If you also bring an instrument, make sure to pack that too. 
• If you instrument requires any preparation like tuning, be sure to do that before your lesson so you can get right to the lesson when you arrive.
• Students check in at the front desk, make sure you do any health screening in advance or on line. If you plan to fill it out when you arrive, leave yourself a few extra minutes,
• Always use hand sanitizer upon arrival. Don't forget to wear a tight fitting mask.
• Be on time for your lesson. If you are dropping off a child be sure to bring the child in. We are asking all parents and care takers to wait in their car at this time in order for us keep the space as clear as possible.
• Make sure to come in and pick up your child at the exact time. The teachers will always write a clear and concise homework assignment in your assignment pad.
• If you need to schedule anything, please call the office during business hours at 914-762-8757.
• Make sure we have a good email on file for you, we send out frequent reminders about lessons, recitals and more and you can get all that info by being on our email list.
• In the event of snow, check your email to see if we will be providing virtual links for that day.
• We ask students kindly give us 24 hours notice in the event they need to schedule a makeup lesson but