Music Lessons in Elmont, NY

Instruments: Voice

I've been making music since I was twelve-years-old. Not long after I started writing, I found a vocal coach, as well as a producer and mentor who began recording me. From there I recorded two albums, opened for numerous recording artists, built a recording studio, created a band and got accepted into California Institute of the Arts and Berklee College of Music. I chose CalArts so I could double-major in music as well as acting. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Based on each individual student, Areas covered include: Technique, Rudiments, Ear Training, Improvisation, Performance Training, Reading/Writing Music       Read More

Instruments: Voice

The first six months are the hardest! That is the time when you are building up the muscles that are going to be the fundamentals for later on in your career. Although it might seem to the student that they don't see any change, it's happening more than they think! I continuously push my students to stay positive and not to give up within the first six months. Teaching students who really want to learn and who push themselves at home is one of the most rewarding experiences when they finally make it through that first barrier. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I've been teaching voice and piano for about 6 years. II have worked as the Youth Choir Director at churches in Indiana, Kansas, and New York. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Piano Voice

My teaching style is strongly based on the constructivist method of learning. What that means is I prefer to help students by means of demonstrating skills( Left/ right-hand technique, excerpts from music, etc.), to scaffold their learning, and to help them overcome challenges by means of critical thinking and problem-solving. Setting practice goals and also keeping a practice journal is an effective way to keep students on track with their playing development. Read More