Music Lessons in Carlisle, MA

Instruments: Piano Organ

A good teacher wants to listen, assess and guide the student in the learning process according to the student's individual desires, goals and style of learning. This aquired style of teaching is non-threatening and success based. I also teach by analysis, guiding my students to observe how the music is put together, so that they understand the similarities and the contrasts from the start. This is a way to teach about the structure of music and alows for easier practice of the music between lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

I'm a performing bassist and music educator with a strong background in jazz and classical music. I love to share my love of music with students and help them discover their own unique path. In 2022, I graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Performance after receiving the Jimmy Lyons full tuition scholarship. I've had the opportunity to study and play with great jazz musicians such as John Patitucci, Linda May Han Oh, Joe Lovano, and Danilo Perez, as well as perform at venues throughout Boston and the US such as Wallys Jazz Cafe, The Lilypad, Berklee Performance Center, Monterey Jazz Festival, and Dazzle Jazz Club. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums

This is why I try to not ignore the deeper, more holistic aspects of the art, which is why I emphasize composition in my lessons. I will compose for my students pieces that highlight something they are working on, but I will also assign compositions for my students because kids love it and creativity yields a deeper connection to any given subject than, say, rote memorization. I love kids and do not stifle their creativity, without steering too far away from the task at hand, I like to listen to what they have to say because you never know what valuable information you may learn about their present perspective. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

Faber and Faber piano adventure Alfred's piano course Hanon the virtuoso pianist, , sonatina album: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven.Bach invention, Burgmuller Op.100. For flute students, Trevor Wye flute book vol.1,2. Altes flute methods, Learn to play series, Kohler 33 easy flute exercises, French composers by Luis Moyse, also for advanced level students, preparing district auditions requirements. Stamitz, Mozart, Boccherini, Mercadante concerti, J.S. Bach, C.P. E Bach solo sonata, Handel sonatas. Read More

Instruments: Drums Recorder Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

If I'd known how much I'd enjoy teaching, I would have started sooner! I've played in orchestras and garage bands, jazz combos, trad. instrumental bands and more, and I bring it all to the table. Also an MEd., experience as a K-12 classroom music teacher and years of teaching drums and percussion in a variety of settings. Plus my ongoing education in music. My students range in age from preschoolers to senior citizens. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My students love the Faber Faber "Adventures in Music". These method books, in my opinion, have some of the most innovative and motivating pieces. This method gives the student a solid foundation in theory focusing on scales, and used in concert with other materials bring the student to a very proficient level. I also use supplementary materials such as Dozen A Day, Hanon, and Czerny. Martha Mier books for young children, especially her "Imagine" books are unique and inspiring. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to high school. When I was in high school I started teaching private beginning guitar lessons in my hometown. Once I moved to Boston I continued my search for students. I teamed up with Musika as a resource to find enthusiastic students of all ages! Read More