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Working Remote: Piano Rehearsal Rooms
26 Aug 2022 updated 07 Sep 2024
When I take longer trips I also look to see if the area has any places with practice rooms available for rent. As I discover more places I hope to keep this guide current. I’d also be interested in hearing about places you’re aware of, so comment below! (And smash that subscribe button, by signing up for my mailing list.)
San Diego, California
3 rooms
Inquire, around $20–30 per hour
Inquire, around $20–30 per hour
Pianos
- 2 uprights
- 1 upright
- 1 upright
1 room
$200+ per hour
$200+ per hour
Piano
- 1 grand (recital hall)
Individual hosts near La Jolla
La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA
Inquire for rates
Pianos
- Kawai grand
- Steinway D grand
- Steinway M grand
- 2 grands
You’ll be introduced to hosts upon participation in the Amateur Competition.
Washington, District of Columbia
Inquire for rates
Pianos
- 2001 Bösendorfer 225 (7'4")
- 2018 Mason & Hamlin BB (7')
Greater Boston area (Boston, Cambridge, Somerville), Massachusetts
6 rooms
$28–43 per hour
$28–43 per hour
Pianos
- Kawai G-1 baby grand
- Yamaha U-2 upright
- Yamaha GP-1 grand
- Yamaha P-22 upright
5 rooms
$25–80 per hour
$25–80 per hour
Pianos
- Boston GP-163 grand
- Kawai KS2-F upright
- Yamaha C-2 grand
- Yamaha P-22 upright
- Steinway B grand
3 rooms
$25 per hour, 90-minute minimum
$25 per hour, 90-minute minimum
Pianos
- Young Chang grand
- Baldwin baby grand
- Kawai upright
The building is closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays. The building has a policy of “in by 7 pm, out by 8 pm” for closing each night.
$50–100 per hour
Call to see if rooms are available. They were unavailable due to COVID.
Brooklyn, New York
13 rooms
$10–15 per hour, discounts available when reserved in bulk and with paid membership
$10–15 per hour, discounts available when reserved in bulk and with paid membership
Pianos
- Steinway uprights
- Steinway grands
$20 per hour
New York, New York
6 rooms
$21–42 per hour
$21–42 per hour
Pianos
- Yamaha U-1 upright
- Yamaha U3F upright
- Yamaha UX-5 upright
- Kawai CX 21D upright
- Yamaha W110B upright
- Yamaha C6 grand
9 rooms
$16.50–28.50 per hour
$16.50–28.50 per hour
Pianos
- Yamaha upright
- Yamaha 5'3" grand
Updates:
- 07 Sep 2024 — Added spaces in New York City
- 07 Jul 2024 — Updated rates; added Somerville Music Spaces