Piano Lessons Passaic County, NJ

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Although my instruction, guidance, and expertise in my field will most assuredly contribute to the growth of my students, ultimately, the extent to which a student succeeds and flourishes is contingent upon their willingness and dedication to practice outside of the lessons. I generally expect my student to record each lesson as reinforcement of the techniques, vocalizes, warm-ups, etc. studied in each lesson. This also allows the students note their progress over time. Read More

Instruments: Piano

In accordance with the Russian school of piano teaching, I start the student off with the foundational skills of correct hand position and proper touch. It is very important for the student to absorb these concepts early on in order to avoid potential bad habits as his/her study progresses. I follow by introducing the student to the essential skill of reading music. I then have him/her play from the Russian School of Piano Playing book, a collection of beautiful simple pieces. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute

Individual, with an initial focus on technical proficiency and sight reading. I believe in a strong basic foundation and a LOT of performance opportunities! A few times a year, I try to arrange to have additional performances for my students as well as providing information and updates about concerts and performances around them (my own included!). We focus on sound and technique as part of the repertoire, not separate. Music for festivals, all-state/solo and ensemble, auditions, etc. is also seen and ENCOURAGED - go for everything! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a dedicated piano instructor where teaching piano is my greatest passion. I developed my love for piano having come from a musical family. I come from a family of pianists and piano teachers, choir directors, music teachers in public school, vocalists who sang in church, with rock and roll bands, or with big bands back in the 30's, 40"s, and 50"s, and composers. All throughout my musical educational experience at high school and at university, piano was my main instrument where I continued my study of piano and music composition.  Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I personalize all lessons according to the goals and desires of the student. I provide the study material from my own personal collection of books and documents, or I can work with materials the student provides. I believe in using student suggestions as study materials to make lessons more fun and tailored to student goals. I choose student suggested songs in order of current performance level; thus they will always be learning something that is up to their level but challenging enough to push them to the next level in their musical journey. Read More