Music Lessons in Eastchester, NY

Instruments: Drums

Over 29 years experience on Drum Set, more than 25 years Performance experience, and over 12 years Teaching experience including private lessons and ensembles.  Currently performing and recording with Mighty Mystic and The Spit Brothers/Bakir.  Past Performances with and/or recordings with include but are not limited to: The Bomb Squad, Black River Sound, Royal Sound, Ma'ayan Castel, The Solstice Jazz Trio, King Illabash, The New Souls, Redshift, Uncle Sammy, Danger Deluxxe, Mix One Studios, Sanctum Sound Studios. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Recorder

I have been giving private lessons and group masterclasses to students since high school, and ever since I have been teaching students on and off in my home studio over the last 5 years or so. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the main points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I have been teaching music for over 35 years privately and in the public schools. I am currently the Director of Educational Services in the NYS school system. I have directed theatrical performances, conducted performing choruses, and implemented recreational programs at after school programs, senior citizen centers in New York and Israel. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My lesson plans are devised around each student's individual goals. Do you have a favorite musician that you want to sound like? Is there an ensemble that you are dying to play in? Through a combination of effective methods and specific structuring to your needs, I can help you achieve those goals! For double bass, I find F. Simandl's "New Method for the Double Bass" and "30 Etudes for the String Bass" to be extremely useful. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I've taught in a myriad of environments. My earliest goes back to instructing marching band/indoor percussion programs. My most recent marching program was Fusion Drum Bugle Corps. My college studies helped me branch out musically, and thus I started dabbling in private instruction which I found very fulfilling. I was a graduate adjunct instructor at NYU, teaching primarily concert snare drum. Nowadays, I teach at private music studios (a la School of Rock) and am building up a studio of my own! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

I realized my true passion was centered around teaching music when I began teaching private piano lessons in high school. By creating a highly inclusive learning environment, where students with a range of abilities and learning styles feel comfortable and confident taking risks, I enable them to perform both beautifully and technically. I believe that each person has the possibility of transforming and developing as musicians - regardless of their starting point. Read More