Music Lessons in Derby, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

For students of any level, I tend to always focus on mastering breathing and classical technique. I believe that it is imperative that students develop this way as it is fundamental to any true vocalist. My methods are quite particular to the individual and their natural strengths and weaknesses, but I approach every student with a tried and true structure that leads to fast and noticeable results. I also tend to use written material lending to the classical technique as a way to standardize practice times to structure individual progress outside of lesson time. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have taught private lessons for eight years and general music at a school for five years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For all students, I begin with asking them to show me what they already know, and to explain to me where they want to take their playing and what their goals for the future are. I then design a curriculum unique to each student's interests and needs to keep them engaged and having fun. For beginner students I like to emphasize fundamentals through playing simple and recognizable chords and riffs instead of only focusing on exercises, which can makes students bored and discourage them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

This led to gigs playing "Footloose" and "Grease" and Fallsburg High School in the upper Hudson Valley. From 2011-2012, I interned at the National Guitar Workshop in New Milford, CT where I study pedagogy (teaching styles) and got to attend a master class with shred-guitar heavy weight Paul Gilbert. After New Paltz, I moved to NYC and earned my Masters Degree at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College and taking advantage of the cultural offerings of the big city before moving back to Buffalo, NY in 2013. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I am from a traditional classical singing background. I use vocal exercises to not only strenghen the voice but to build a strong singing foundation. Hopefully, by the end of the lessons there will be no need for a microphone. For young singers we will focus on classic tradional basic song literature as well as have fun with popular music. Adults can bet that I will help them fine tune and build a sound and secure vocal technique for what ever repertoire they are needing guidance on. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

For Every student I start the same. It all starts with technique. If you have a great technique you can play anything with practice! with my much experienced students I don't go too forward with technique but try to find their weakness in their technique to strengthen it. For the Beginners, after the technique we go into what to play. with my adult or more experienced musicians I find out what they are interested in then go from there. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

For the past 5 years I have taught 100+ students from a wide range of ages (5-60+). I have taught subjects such as Piano, Composition, Songwriting, Music Theory, Ear Training, Aural Skills, Music History, and Film Music, among others. I have a strong background in all these subjects, and have found that integrating different styles and types of musical knowledge into the lessons helps make your learning engaging and motivating. I am a patient and supportive teacher who tailors his instruction to each student's experience, age, and needs. Read More