Music Lessons in Fort Lee, NJ

Instruments: Violin

I have been teaching for almost 20 years and have taught people as young as four years old to amateur adults, as well as from beginners to highly advanced pre-conservatory students, and people from all different backgrounds. Music is such a personal journey for each person, and my teaching philosophy is centered around what the student needs and wants. My ideal student is one who shows a daily devotion to the strengthening of necessary muscle groups, to students who are eager to learn and to try new things, and students who are motivated to accomplish goals that we set together! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I encourage students and performers to embrace and expand upon their sense of individuality. I would be an excellent fit for the opportunity, to cultivate the gifted students to the fullest with a flexibility of healthy singing as true artists. Also, I served as a judge for the Vocal Artists Competition by the New Jersey Alliance of Performing Artists (affiliated with the New Jersey State Opera) in Newark, New Jersey. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Keyboard

I am a passionate jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator originally from Los Angeles area. In 2018, I graduated with B.A. in Saxophone Performance with an emphasis in Jazz Studies at California State University, Long Beach. I am currently attending Manhattan School of Music for a Masters degree in Jazz Composition. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to perform with CSULB's Concert Jazz Orchestra at the 2017 Elmhurst Jazz festival in Chicago, the 2016-2018 LA Jazz Institute, and even have one of my compositions performed at the 2018 JEN Conference in Dallas Texas. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I've been teaching since college and in my home for about 6 years. I;ve taught generally beginners but am always looking to expand and share my knowledge. I encourage my students to be free thinking and self-motivated, but it is my job to guide you in the process. Music is universal, but we all have our own ways of interpretations the pieces we are working on. Consistency is key, but it ismy job help set good practice habits that make you want to continue and have fun along the way! Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I’m enthusiastic in teaching piano for students within diverse music backgrounds and wide array of age span. I’ve performed concerts across the state for competitions, festivals and outreach recitals. I also have rich experiences working as a collaborator in performances and rehearsals within ensemble groups either as a member or as a coach. Performing venues that I involved include Mixon Hall and Kulas Hall in Cleveland Institute of Music, Staller Center at Stony Brook University, Ruby Diamond Concert Hall in Tallahassee FL, University Center Hall at University of Florida, Beijing Concert Hall, etc. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Hi, Im Francesco, or just Cesco behind the drums. I touched my first drum kit when I was 14, starting out with the energy and drive of rock music. Over time, that passion expanded into the world of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, where I fell in love with groove, feel, and the deeper musical conversations that happen on the drums. Along the way, Ive studied with incredible teachers and mentors: Bobby Thomas Jr. (Weather Report), John Cutrone, and currently Rick Dior, whose influence keeps me grounded in both tradition and the joy of drumming. Read More