Flute Lessons in Teaneck, NJ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Harmonica Banjo Ukulele Mandolin

I studied guitar with international performing artist Anna Maria Rosado and composition with American composer Annette Le Siege.  I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Guitar Performance from New Jersey City University.  I have performed extensively in small venues throughout Vermont, and was a house musician for several seasons at the Yosemite Theater in Yosemite National Park, California. I have been teaching for over 30 years. Most of my students describe me as fun and patient. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Flute Piccolo

The bulk of my experience comes from eleven years of performance, in which I have been exposed to the vast majority of flute literature, ranging from standard solo repertoire, to chamber music (flute ensemble/woodwind quintet/flute quartets), to orchestra masterpieces, and to broadway pit orchestras. During my time at Vassar, I was able to teach four other undergraduate students who could not afford to take lessons through the music department. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Throughout my musical training, my teachers have not only taught me about playing music but theyve each become my mentors and role-models. I strive to follow this example and impart the profound role that music plays throughout history and in our daily lives. We set goals together based on what each student wants to achieve and I provide the guidance to help reach that goal whilst opening their eyes to the next step and the next step. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

A Berklee College of Music Alumni, Simon has studied with an array of professors including Dino Govoni, Dennis Montgomery, Walter Beasley and Kenwood Dennard. His aggressive funky style has made him a mainstay in groups like the Brian Rigby Band and SlackTide both of which tour regularly up and down the east coast. In addition to these groups Simon has worked with groups such as SoulPax, and Jon Oneal and the Bayou Boys. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

As a young student, I was an aural learner, if I heard it done, I could copy it. It was not until very recently that I have been able to grasp and oral way of learning. As young teacher, I find that I can be successful with students in both ways of teaching. It is much easier to inspire the student once I can grasp their way of learning. Once this is achieved, lessons can be exciting and fun for both me, and the student. Read More

Instruments: Voice Flute Music

Also, I hold a Master's Degree in Music with a specialty in Opera Performance from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and served as an artist for the International Vocal Arts Institute of NYC, working closely with professionals at the Metropolitan Opera. I’ve been singing all my life, and I’ve honed in on the art of using your voice to communicate through song.In performance, I love communicating with an audience and bringing them in to my character’s circumstance on stage. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I am a lifelong teacher and teacher of teachers. As a principal I was a teacher of teachers. The following writing to my staff and parents indicate the kind of teacher leader I am. I bring these qualities whether teaching or playing music in an ensemble. Reading Aloud - A Personal Framework for School Improvement The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl is a tale about greed, deceit, magic, personal transformation, redemption, and ultimately developing ones gifts and talents not only as a personal passion but in service to others. Read More