Music Lessons in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Instruments: Piano

I'm very patient and kind. Students are expected to practice but I don't I'm always positive and create an enjoyable and rewarding lesson experience. I understand that my students progress at various paces and have different interests. I always give them challenges at any level and find materials of their interest to enhance the learning experience. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My private Trumpet teaching experience dates back to my post college days. I am passionate about both playing and teaching Trumpet and hope to share all the knowledge and experience I have with other trumpet players. My teachers include: Rudy Nashan (former Chicago Symphony Orchestra) Dan Sapochetti (former Syracuse Symphony) Stenley Rosenzweig (former Radio City Music Hall Orchestra) William Vacchiano (former New York Philharmonic) William Vaccaro (former NY professional trumpeter) Joyce Davis (University of Florida Professor of Trumpet) Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

I fell in love with music at a young age, hearing relatives sing and play, and began taking guitar and bass lessons as a teen.  I then majored in bass and music at Onondaga Community College, which is known for it's music program.  I have had the opportunity to tour the country with a band out of Austin, Texas, as a signed professional musician with a national act.  I recorded a love show for XM Radio, and have had a song played on NPR. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For my fresh starter students who are children, I make sure they are aware of the best chords for beginners, then teach them how to comfortably move between them, this helps lay the fundamental foundation for guitar. For my adults I first and foremost get to know their musical interest, who their favorite players are. I then based on experience level will guide my instruction to suit my students needs and maintain fun engaging lessons! Read More

Instruments: Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet French Horn Piccolo Mallet Percussion Oboe

With every student, I asses the goals of the child before we decide how to move forward. The curriculum for each student will change according to the ability level, practice schedule, and goals of the student. My methods may include purchasing advanced method books or using the student's own method books, I have used several different books and I would use those books as well as my own materials to incorporate a curriculum. Read More

Instruments: Piano

In 1997, I began working for a local dance school, where I taught, ballet, jazz and tap. I also gave piano lessons through the studio. In 2006 I opened my own studio "Centre Des Arts Watertown", where I taught ballet, ballet en pointe, tap and jazz, theater, piano and French. I also directed numerous plays, musicals and ballets through my studio. I no longer have my own studio; however, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Read More