Music Lessons in Brooklyn, NY

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching style is to go at the student's pace but also to gently encourage and motivate all along the way. In this way, the students has the incentive to work at their own pace while I try to move the momentum along. The whole idea is to have fun while learning and to motivate each other by learning and playing music together. My additional teaching style is to also listen to music together and assign trumpeters to listen to. in this way the student is able to hear what other trumpet players sound like and can hopefully acquire the sound they like and want in their ear to emulate it in their own sound. Read More

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

I have been teaching over 23 years at all levels and am passionate about helping young people achieve their goals. I have been a flute player for over 30 years and am also proficient in all band instruments, piano, and percussion instruments. I will travel to your home to teach lesson and am organized, punctual, and energetic. I like to play with each student, I think teacher's modeling tone and technique is very helpful for all students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I love seeing that spark that people get in their eye when they pick up a song they love, or get over a plateau. Ive been able to help my students by learning what inspires them. Then I help them reach realistic goals for their skill. By providing a relaxed atmosphere students can let go of the stress of learning and have fun with it instead. Progression comes naturally with time and by setting personal goals and celebrating accomplishments, encourages the desire to go farther. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder

My philosophy of teaching music is that every child and adult can learn to play an instrument. I am passionate about teaching music including all genres of music. I love collaborating with different styles, cross-cultural and groups like the photo of my band students working on our Indigenous music project with a local Native group. I earned my under graduate degree at the College of Performing Arts in Graz, Austria as a flute performance major. Read More

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: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

As I said, I do love to teach the individual, and after discovering their goals, use the approach that I believe will work best for them.  I have many books that I use, and have worked in the past with Bunny Brunel and Mel Bay.  With the instruments I teach, there are many different avenues that one could be wanting to take, from learning more theory, getting into Jazz Band at school, performing popular music live, or auditioning for college.  This is why I take a versatile approach in my teaching, and in describing my instruction methods. Read More