Free Rehearsal Space 2023

As part of New York Music Month, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment is partnering with rehearsal studios across the five boroughs to provide free rehearsal space to NYC musicians. Check out the studio spaces that will be available this June.

  • Astoria Soundworks – Queens

    During NYMM Astoria Soundworks is offering sessions in our 14 Standard Rehearsal rooms.

    Each Standard Room comes equipped with: 

    • A full PA, Mackie board, Shure SM58 mics, and Yorkville speakers
    • Yamaha Oak Custom drums with Sabian AAX Cymbals
    • Marshall & MESA half-stacks with matching 4×12 cabs
    • Fender Hot Rod, Fender Twin, & Roland JC120 combos
    • Yamaha 88 weighted-key keyboards with Yorkville amps
    • Ampeg SVT 8×10 full rig

    Address: 3801 23rd Ave., Driveway Entrance, Astoria, NY, 11105-1922


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  • Greenwich House Music School – Manhattan

    Greenwich House Music School (GHMS) is offering all 14 of our rehearsal studios to artists in New York City for free in the months of June and July 2023. All studios have pianos, windows, and access to bathrooms. GHMS is conveniently located in the heart of the West Village, near the Christopher St and West 4th St subways stations (1, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, trains).

    Address: 46 Barrow Street, New York, NY, 10014


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  • Lush Studios – The Bronx

    Est. 2015

    Lush a completely self-serve ‘Smart Studio’ with advanced technology that gives artists total privacy and professional control over their sound.  Lush Rehearsal Studio is a fully equipped room with an HD digital camera and stand/tripod, a mock-stage, a 5-piece Pearl drum set, LP and Toca Congas, Yamaha Weighted 88 keyboard, floor monitor wedges, wireless mixer/ iPad and more!  Book now to discover first-hand the ease and beauty of Lush!

    Address: 175 Walnut Ave., Suite 306B, Bronx, NY, 10454


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  • Fenix Studios – Staten Island

    Fenix Studios is a 10,000 square foot uniquely accessible creative environment that is home to 6 rehearsal studios, 2 recording studios, 1 production songwriting room, a white cyclorama studio, as well as a podcast studio. With a heavy focus on inclusivity, Fenix Studios prides itself on welcoming all levels of talent and ability. 

    Rehearsal studios are equipped with at least two guitar amplifiers, a bass rig, 5-piece drum kit, an upright piano, and microphones through a professional PA system.

    We are open for rehearsals weekdays 5:00 PM to midnight, Saturday & Sunday 11 AM to 1:00 AM and will be available June and July 2023. Please call the studio (718) 227-2345 for all bookings. 

    While being the conception point of many great projects, Fenix Studios looks forward to continuing being a part of New York’s musical journey. With so many resources available, Fenix Studios aims to be the answer to a “one-stop-shop” for all creatives.

    Address: 4442 Arthur Kill Rd., Staten Island, NY, 10309


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  • BKCM Studios – Brooklyn

    The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in Park Slope is pleased to offer our 17 studios – each home to a Steinway piano – for musicians, songwriters, composers, and musical theater-makers. Each studio features a Steinway piano, music stands, and chairs. We have a few guitar and bass amps available upon request. Space is available to book Monday-Friday from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

    Address: 58 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217


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