BumbleBee Notes Music Academy
Dr. Elena V. Nezhdanova, Director
We are now accepting students for the cello and piano studios.
Please contact us via our contact page.
What We Offer
BumbleBee Notes Music Academy brings high-quality, professional music education to the Syracuse metropolitan area and beyond. We serve students of all ages and levels with a balanced mix of individualized instruction, ensemble training, and engaging courses designed to build musicianship, leadership, and performance confidence.
Our Mission
To provide diverse, excellent music education that nurtures artistic growth, technical skill, and musical understanding in every student.
- Faculty with advanced degrees and professional performance experience
- Personalized lesson plans for every developmental stage
- A balanced curriculum: technique, theory, history, ensemble playing, and leadership
- Frequent performance and collaboration opportunities to build stage presence and teamwork
- Biannual Student Recitals — Every student in a private studio performs in two recitals per year (end of each semester).
- Additional Performance Events — Regular opportunities organized by the academy and local teacher associations for festivals, masterclasses, and community performances.
- One‑on‑one Lessons (Primary Offering)
Professional private instruction tailored to each student’s goals and level. Our faculty are top-tier music professionals holding terminal degrees in performance and pedagogy. - Chamber Music Institute
Small-group coaching that fosters collaboration, ensemble skills, and musical sensitivity. Students work alongside experienced chamber musicians and learn repertoire-focused rehearsal techniques. - Conducting & Ensemble Leadership Courses
Practical training in basic conducting patterns, rehearsal technique, and leadership skills needed to lead orchestras and chamber ensembles. - Fun & Informative Music Courses
Short, engaging classes that develop natural musicality and cover fundamentals of music theory and history in an entertaining, accessible format.
Academic Year 2024-25 Dates and Information
2025-26 Academic Calendar
Fall Term: September 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Winter Recital & Holiday Party: December 15, 2025
Spring Term: February 2, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Summer Recital: June 28, 2026, 1:30 pm, Piano & Organ Center, 102 Lawrence Rd E, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Garden Party: June 28, 2026, after Summer Recital, location shared privately
Summer Session: Jun 29, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Summer Session 2026 Information
Summer Session 2026 runs from Monday, June 29 to Saturday, Augst 29, 2026. The schedule of lessons is finalized and accessible to enrolled students and parents at the Internal Academy Page, which can be accessed here or from the link below.
Our Departments
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Music Education Courses
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N-P Duo Chamber Music Institute
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One-on-One
Lessons
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Conducting
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Special Performing Opportunities
This page (opens in a new window) is accessible only to the BumbleBe Notes Music Academy family. To access the page, you need a password, which will be provided only to enrolled and registered students and parents. On this page, you can find links to internal academy documents, including the most current Policies, Lesson Swap List, Schedule of Lessons, and other useful information.
Visitors interested in more detailed information about life at our Academy may send us a request via our Contact page.