Music Lessons in East Moriches, NY

Instruments: Violin Trumpet Clarinet Recorder Fiddle Euphonium

I am very flexible in my method; My Teaching Style is relax. I let the student decide what they want to learn. This is the best way to keep each student motivated and improving their technique. I let the student learn at their own pace. Each student will get a Professional tailor made lesson. That is the biggest advantage of a private lesson. I will teach you all I know. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music.  I personalize each lesson to help each individual student grow as a musician while still having fun. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music

Jonathans early studies through high school were with New York, classical and jazz pianist, Kathleen Landis. Jonathan has performed at Steinway Hall, the Juilliard School and the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. He recorded his first CD at age 14 which included Mozart, Gershwin, Chopin, Grieg and Khachaturian. Jonathan particularly loves the works of Alexander Scriabin and has performed for the Scriabin Society of America. He enjoys teaching piano to all ages and playing for private events. Read More

Instruments: Double Bass

I am a passionate performer and practicer of the double bass, motivated to share my love of the instrument with anyone willing to listen. I graduated from Sayville High School in 2017 and have since studied at James Madison University under Sam Suggs and now at The Mannes School of Music under David Grossman. In high school I was an active member of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, which landed me many performances at Carnegie Hall. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I believe that no two students are alike; for each of my students, I create an individual, custom-tailored plan and routine to help solve the most challenging issues in their playing. I advise my students to keep a practice log and write down everything they accomplish and challenges they notice in a practice session. What went well? What didn't go so well? Writing things down provides us with a timeline of progression to see what works and what doesn’t. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For younger students, especially children, I will begin their first vocal lesson by standing next to them and showing them how to stand with correct posture. Then I will move on to breathing by having the child place their hand on their diaphragm. I will show them that it is the muscle right above their stomach. In the best way possible, I will explain to them that in order to breathe correctly, they must be able to feel their stomach move in and out instead of their chest. Read More