Music Lessons in Abington, MA

Instruments: Piano French Horn Music Keyboard

When teaching beginners, particularly children, I frequently incorporate the Faber Piano Adventures method into my lessons. This renowned curriculum offers a well-structured and comprehensive approach to piano education, covering fundamental techniques, music theory, sight-reading, and an engaging repertoire. I have found that its gradual progression and captivating materials effectively establish a solid foundation for young learners. As students advance and acquire a solid grasp of the basics, I introduce them to suitable solo repertoire, preparing them for their initial recital performance. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I like to create my own lesson plans based on my students wants and needs. I ask the student what their goals are and work to achievement in a fun but challenging way. With my diverse background in percussion I can teach drum set, marching or concert percussion, highland style drumming, auxiliary percussion and mallet percussion. I can work out of books for entry level band students. I can also solely focus on drum set. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am an actively gigging, recording, touring, and instructing guitarist and bassist. I have been playing guitar and bass for the past 14 years. In that time I have formed my own band, done extensive touring, shared the stage with major label artists, written and recorded several albums, filmed and edited many music videos, studied music in college, filled in for other professional musicians, worked in a music store, and taught many people how to play an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I was born in 1991 and started playing drums shortly after that. Growing up in Detroit Michigan I fell in love with sound and was exposed early to many different styles of music. Studying music from a early age I went on to attend Berklee College of Music on Scholarship where I received various awards and performed with many of my favorite musicians including George Garzone, Bob Gullotti, John Lockwood, Doug Johnson, Aaron Goldberg, Joanne Brackeen, and many more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Music Keyboard

I began teaching Piano and Violin at the age of 15 to people between the ages of 4 to 65. This eventually moved on to classroom settings for strings and Chorus. One thing Ive learned from all this time is that people want to be able to actually PLAY and have FUN. Music Theory and the Fundamentals are are important but the engagement and the motivation to maintain consistent work over the course of our time together! Read More

Instruments: Flute

As a flutist, my performing has taken me all over the US and the world. From my education at the University of Oregon and the New England Conservatory, I have reached the highest level of excellence in music. My performances have earned accolades from publications such as The Boston Globe, The Boston Musical Intelligencer, The Oregon Daily Emerald, and New York Concert Review.My love for performing is equal to my love of teaching. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I began teaching private voice lessons to high school-age children in 2016. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work with people ages 5-30. The Metropolitan Opera Guild was an excellent teaching experience, where my mentors included teachers at Lincoln Center and New England Conservatory alumni. As a participant in NEC's Vocal Pedagogy program, I had the experience of teaching lessons to my colleagues in NEC Opera. This year I will be serving as a Voice Teaching Assistant, teaching voice lessons to non-majors as part of their curriculum. Read More