The Nelly Berman School of Music
Continuing the Russian tradition of musical excellence
Upcoming Events
- April: Saturdays 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 & Wednesday 4/23
- May: Saturdays 5/3, 5/10, 5/24, 5/31 & Wednesday 5/14
- Saturday, April 26th with Sendi Vartanovi
- Monday, May 5th with Sylvia Ahramjian
- Saturday, April 17th with Sendi Vartanovi
- Wednesday, April 30th with Kay Meyer, Oboe Faculty
- Date TBA, Wind & Brass Mock Audition Class with Dr. Meghan Woodard, Oboe Faculty
NBS Summer Camp
Music & Art Through the Eras, July 14th – 18th
2025 June Rising Stars Concert Series
Sunday, June 8th & 15th
More information coming soon!
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.
Our Programs
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
Piano
Viola
Clarinet
Trombone
Guitar
Harpsichord
Violin
Flute
Oboe
French Horn
Bass
Jazz Piano
Cello
Voice
Trumpet
Saxophone
Ukulele
Theory
Euphonium
Tuba
Composition
Jazz Improv
Harpsichord
Cornet
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.
French horn teacher, Frank Stroble with former students and accomplished hornist Theo, who currently studies at the Julliard School, and Carissa who has numerous accomplishments such as being accepted into 2025 PA All State Band.
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.
Paul Arnold of the Philadelphia Orchestra preforming a Beethoven Sonata with Dr. Marianna Prjevalskaya at a NBS Auction hosted at the home of Dominique and Jeffrey Reiff to raise funds for the NBS Classical Music Institute, our scholarship program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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.”
Contact Us
Contact Info
Our Location
461 W Lancaster Ave. Haverford, PA 19041
Phone Number
610-896-5105
Email Address
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!
