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The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music SchooL

A vibrant music education community for people of all ages with vision loss
A young boy dressed in a suite with a bow tie is playing the piano. The FMDG Music School banner is behind him.
A small group of young people performing. They are seated. Two are singing. One is playing the base guitar. One is playing a percussion instrument. One is playing the drums. An adult is playing the base guitar standing up.
A women dressed in black with curly grey hair is singing into a microphone. The FMDG Music School banner is to her left.
An overhead view of The Met stage filled with a joint adult and youth chorus. An image of workers is projected on a screen behind them.
Two teens are seated on a stage with the words The Met behind them. Both are dressed in black. One is holding a flute. The other is holding a violin.
A teen dressed in black is energetically playing a drum set with the FMDG Music School banner behind him.

WHO WE ARE

The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School (FMDG Music School), founded in 1913, is committed to helping people pursue their study of music while addressing the challenges posed by vision loss. The Music School has garnered high regard for its instruction, performances, and teacher training. We also serve as a resource to music educators and performers nationwide as one of the leading providers of large print and braille music.

Arts education fosters inclusion, diversity and creativity. Vision loss knows no boundaries. At The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School, we demonstrate these tenets each and every day with each and every student. 

Our History

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Filomen Sessions: Live at The Grammy Townhouse

Join us at The Filomen Sessions: Live at The Grammy Townhouse A Benefit Cocktail Party Celebrating the FMDG Music School Hosted by The Recording…
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Now Registering for 2026-2027

Join the FMDG Music School community in 2026-2027 for private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and more!  Registration is now open for new and current…
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Summer 2026 Session – Registration Open

Join the Fil this summer!  Registration for the summer session (July 6 – August 1) is now open. The summer session is an opportunity…
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Spring 2026 Student Recitals

The Fil’s adult students took to the stage at 92nd Street Y’s Warburg Lounge on May 15 to showcase their progress and achievements over…
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CLASS OFFERINGS

We offer a wide array of classes for children, teens, and adults ranging from individual lessons to ensembles. Individual instruction is taught in-person and virtually. We also offer online group classes on a variety of special interest topics which have included musical theater, opera, electronic music, hip hop and much more.

STUDENT BENEFITS

  • Braille and customized large print scores

  • One ensemble at no charge when enrolled in individual lessons

  • World-class performing/recording faculty members

  • Use of a wide range of instruments (including a theremin!)

  • Access to music technology and specialized music software

  • Some resources available in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Lithuanian
Youth Classes
Adult Classes
The FMDG Music School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, students, volunteers, vendors, and clients.
Close up of woman's ringed fingers over braille.