Music Lessons in Douglaston, NY

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Bassoon

My goal in teaching woodwinds is to inspire young artists to find the joy in their own development. As a teaching musician for the past nine years, I have found my own joy in teaching on-on-one and watching my students progress over time. I like to teach active lessons full of movement, creation, and student-driven ideas. I teach the instrument - the notes, rhythms, techniques, but my students shine in their ability to use that knowledge to create something new and to feel confident about it. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Bastion method for Adult Beginners or Children Also, John Thompson for children The very first lesson I teach current hand position and basic C Major Scale With Adults, I like to talk about styles and flavors of music they enjoy. With children, I try to instill from the very beginning a love and appreciation of music of all styles. I encourage daily practice as well as “ breaks” on the weekend so they are not overwhelmed. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am currently a professional performing and recording drummer based in central New Jersey. From time to time I perform in other areas of the United States and sometimes internationally! I come from a musical family and fell in love with music before the age of 5. I started playing the drums in school areound the age of 10. At the age of 12 I got my first drum set, and nothing has been the same for me since then! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass

My main goal in educating is to help a student develop a true passion for music. I strive to help a student, any age, better understand music theory and technique so that music can remain a part of their life and so that they have the tools to explore different genres as their tastes broaden. By being a positive and dependable resource in a students musical life I help students reach goals at a pace effective for them and hope to inspire musical growth long after the lesson is completed. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching practically as soon as I could play, starting when I was 13 years old. Since then, I have taught students on bass guitar, electric guitar, jazz, classical, and a variety of other forms of music. Classical is my area of expertise, which I performed throughout my undergraduate career. However, I have participated in performing bands in genres from rock to folk to reggae, and I am comfortable with almost any style of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Ive been teaching piano for the last 20+ years and love opening the world of music to my students. I started learning piano at age ten and continued my music education for 10 years. I was grateful to have mostly one-on one instruction, since this really trained me to be an empathetic teacher, focused on the needs of the individual student. Over the years I've also explored cello and ukulele but my first love has always been piano and Im so happy I can share this love with others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar

Every student is different, so my approach to each student is tailored to their goals. Young students need more guidance than older students and are encouraged to broaden their musical tastes and explore what will ignite their musical imaginations. Some of my students are working toward auditions such as The Voice and we focus on song choice, technique and performance. I teach every one of my students as though they were my only student. Read More