Music Lessons in Ellicott, MD

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I believe that each and every student possesses the inherent capacity for greatness. My main role as a tutor is not to impose rigidly, one size fits all standards or methods onto the student. My role instead is to help each individual student tap into their own unique greatness to hopefully ignite in each one of them the joy of being lifelong learners. I don't consider this just a job. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

You will have a fun and rewarding experience. Each student is unique; so your lessons and repertoire are customized to suit your needs, utilizing method books and learning music theory, the foundation. Included with your lessons are: *opportunity to perform in recitals twice a year *email support *weekly lesson notes *progress reports *recordings *performance classes *fun learning games *supplemental music *reference materials For singing, we start out with warm-ups and then work on songs of your choosing or mine if you want some advice. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Music

With almost 30 years of musical experience, Justin brings patient, practical, and performance-focused instruction to students of every level. He’s taught private one-on-one lessons and classroom programs at the elementary, high school, and college levels — tailoring lessons so each student progresses quickly while enjoying the music they love. Justin studied with world-class musicians including Vincent Penzarella (New York Philharmonic), NYC jazz trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, and Broadway musician Bud Burridge. He’s had the privilege of sharing the stage with extraordinary artists such as Saturday Night Live’s trumpeter Earl Gardner, Randy Brecker, Maria Schneider, John Pattitucci, Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch, James Moody, and Jimmy Heath — experience he brings directly into lessons to teach real-world skills for auditions, gigs, and ensembles. Read More