Music Lessons in Abington, PA

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Oboe Bassoon English Horn Music Keyboard

For any beginning student, I make it a thing to always teach by ear as well as by sheet music. I find it equally important to be able to hear the notes that one can play on their instrument just like they can see the notes they can play in the process. The first two topics I will always focus on, regardless of the material, is the sound of the rhythm, eventually allowing the notes themselves to fall into place. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching style is very student-oriented. So it varies from lesson to lesson and student to student. The goal is for my students to become more confident singers and musicians. In order for that to happen lessons need to be focused on them. I could spout teaching philosophies and strategies all day but in reality every student is different. Everyone learns differently and I make sure my teaching style stays flexible to accommodate that. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am an experienced teacher and accomplished performer and I love sharing my passion for music and experience as a teacher and performer with my students. I have degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance. I am an accomplished singer, actress, music director, pianist and teacher. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My most important takeaway is that I want my students to leave a lesson feeling motivated. I had entirely way too many teachers that failed to instill a sense of passion about guitar. "Drills, drills, and more drills." Lessons would feel more like work than fun, and once I'd get home, I'd have the most difficult time finding the energy or the drive to practice, and instead, would rather jam with friends and play music that I wanted to hear. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Keyboard

While the piano is usually a part of an orchestra it can be played and be complete without any other instrument participating. Let me offer you a challenge: wake up that sleeping piano in your living room! The first old movies may have been silent but no respectable piano should be. Let me give you the benefit of 20+ years of teaching and performing experience. At the end of 10 easy lessons I guarantee you will be playing songs with both hands. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been playing Guitar and Bass for eight years , informal teaching for seven and professional teaching for two. My personal musical background and specialties are in Blues, Modern Metal, Classic Metal, Jazz, Jazz improve, Modern Jazz, Punk, Rock, Melodic, and Country. Ear Song Writing trained at Were Bird Studios, over my musical career I have composed over one hundred original tracks along with ghost writing for various artist of various genres. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Banjo Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 25 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 5 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More