The Nelly Berman School of Music

Continuing the Russian tradition of musical excellence
A Community Music School in the Heart of the Main Line

Welcome!

The Nelly Berman School of Music provides a serious, well-rounded musical education in a fun-oriented and nurturing environment that engages the students and their families.

Can I Study at the Nelly Berman School of Music?

Find the Right Instrument and Teacher for You

Start your journey into the fascinating world of music! Contact us to schedule a free evaluation with our director, Elena Berman. She will work with you and/or your child, determine your musical aptitude and learning style, and pair you with the best teacher and/or instrument choice!

Individual Instruction

Explore Our Areas of Individual Instruction
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Discover the Magic of the French Horn and Trumpet!

At the Nelly Berman School of Music, our exceptional brass faculty is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talented musicians.

With personalized instruction and a passion for teaching, our French Horn and Trumpet teachers have helped students achieve incredible milestones. In fact, one of our French horn students was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard program!
Explore the videos below to see and hear why our brass our brass program stands out.

The story of Nelly Berman and the school she founded

From Odessa, With Love

Nelly Berman, late founder of the NBS Classical Music Institute in Haverford, PA, reflects on the journey that brought her from the Soviet Union to the United States, how she built a flourishing music school up from nothing, and the role that music plays in all of our lives.

Watch the Main Line TV feature on our 2024 Concerto Competition below:

Watch the performances from the “Bach, Baroque and Beyond Concerto Competition” Platinum Winners’ Concert below:

Accompanied by the NBS String Faculty Quartet

Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Church of the Redeemer of Bryn Mawr

Past Events: Click the images below to learn more!

Watch the Celebration of the Arts 2023 Sample Performances from Neumann University

Nelly Berman School of Music Musicians
International Ballet Classique Dancers
Main Line Art Center Artwork

Watch the Celebration of the Arts 2022 Documentary

Click the link below to view more videos and competition results
“Having somewhere like [the Nelly Berman School]…is such a blessing”

“It is not always easy to navigate the world of classical music and to find the experiences and opportunities needed to achieve the dream of becoming a professional musician so having somewhere like [the Nelly Berman School], with exceptional instructors who have walked that path themselves, is such a blessing.”

Amy & Dan Sessions, parents

Contact Us

Contact Info
Our Location

461 W Lancaster Ave. Haverford, PA 19041

Phone Number

610-896-5105

Email Address

office@nbsmusic.com

NBS Classical Music Institute

The NBS Classical Music Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which supports gifted and hardworking students through financial- and merit-based scholarships. The Institute also organizes high-level concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and classical music events for the greater Philadelphia community. Make a musical difference in a child’s life – donate today!