Music Lessons in Centereach, NY

Instruments: Saxophone

I'm an NYC freelance saxophonist and composer with 8 years teaching experience. In my 15 years playing experience as a saxophonist, I've performed at venues such as Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Gallery, Smalls, and Carnegie Hall, with bands such as the Grammy nominated MSM Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra. I've had the good fortune to study the saxophone with such greats as Dave Liebman, Dayna Stevens, Rich Perry, and Vincent Herring. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Flutist Gina I. “Rattles speakers and expectations with stop-time razzle, vocal (flute-talk) and electronic (phaser) effects" (NYC Jazz Record). The New York-based musician is a recent recipient of a 2016 New Music USA Impact Award and a 2015 New Music USA Project Grant. ​Over the past year, Gina has performed in collaboration with artists stemming from the New York Downtown music scene incorporating classical and contemporary music, free improvisation, and electronics. In 2016 Izzo released Crashing Through Fences by Timo Andres on Ian David Rosenbaum's debut album Memory Palace (VIA Records), and was selected for a fellowship at the Bang on a Can Festival Residency at MASSMoCA where she performed and premiered works by John Luther Adams, Julia Wolfe, Missy Mazzoli, Louis Andriessen, among many others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I am a dedicated and patient teacher and I am very proud of all the students that I have taught through the years. Its always really exciting to see any progress. While being considerate of the students pace or availabilty, I try to go in small steps that are easily accomplished each week, expecting constancy in the practice. Most cases, 20m/day every day is preferable than practicing for 2 hours straight the day before the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My teaching experience dates back to my college days as I began teaching Voice and piano to very young children. As I was earning Bachelors and Master's degree in music performance and Compostion. I have been dedicating most of my time to teaching .My student are encouraged by modern assignment and fun test as well as entering recitals every year .I aid my students by practicing with vocal training ,techiniques and music theory . it bring me joy to teach my students and have it reciprocated in the in their musical expereiences Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

My teaching experience has been quite rewarding and varied over the years. Every student has a unique and special passion that has drawn them into music and I make sure to acknowledge that in order to maintain that spirit even when a task is in front of them. My main focus is the technical aspect of the instrument, helping the student discover how it works for them, so they can shape the music the best way possible. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I am an intrepid, versatile mezzo-soprano whose life and vocal work go hand in hand. First and foremost a singer, I have dedicated myself to experimenting and refining my own voice and vocal potential. Born and raised in Connecticut, I began singing formally at the age of thirteen and followed that passion to my Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University, where I focused on classical art song and operatic aria. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Mallet Percussion

My teaching experience dates back all the way to Middle School, when I started teaching my first saxophone student. I continued teaching in High School in the following subject areas: Physics, Geometry, Algebra (all math), and Chemistry. I started teaching swim lessons in early college too. Why does all of this matter? Well, I hope it shows that I am an experienced educator in more than just music! I believe that there are overlaps in every subject of teaching, and these experiences have enhanced my teaching of music. Read More