Music Lessons in Franklin Lakes, NJ

Instruments: Piano

Teaching students to play and enjoy music is extremely rewarding for me, and I love to help children and adults discover and develop their musical talents. I am a patient, positive teacher who seeks to challenge students to put forth their best effort and perform to their potential.  I foster an intristic love of music to motivate my students, so that their playing (including practice time) becomes enjoyable.  My instruction takes into consideration factors such as learning disabilities and developmental needs that are critical to students' success. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Born and raised in Alaska, I have been teaching kids, teens, and adults music and theatre since I was in highschool. I began my training at the University of Alaska Fairbanks with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, finishing my degree at Western Connecticut State University with a Minor in Theatre Arts in 2013. I went on to study Acting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with my Masters of Fine Arts in 2016. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Flute Piccolo

Daily Exercises - Taffanel and Gaubert Method Trevor Wye - Practice Book for the Flute Vol. 1-6 Suzuki Flute Method Andersen - Technical Etude Studies Standard Solo Repertoire (Bach Sonatas, Mozart Concertos, Flute Music by French Composers, 20th Century Music) Flute Duets Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I consider myself to be an adaptable teacher. Every student learns in a different way, and this necessitates a need to adapt and find different ways to teach each student. I am a very firm believer in fundamentals; that is to say, every student needs a solid foundation before moving on to more complex ideas. We need to walk first before we can run! While these fundamentals are being taught, relevant music will be introduced in order to incorporate the basic skills being worked on. Read More

Instruments: Voice

A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Susan has been working since the age of 4 performing in Choirs, Bands and Musical Theater. She has performed at the Kennedy Center and many other stages around the country with leading roles such as Eliza in My Fair Lady, to Ms. Hannigan in Annie. Other works include Cuckoos Nest, Nunsense I II, Hello Dolly, Annie Get Your Gun, 1776, Fiddler, Gypsy, Guys and Dolls, and many more.She brings years of training and experience to focus on YOUR personal needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My goal as an instructor is to help my student's achieve their goals, help them be the best they can be, and encourage my students to have fun while doing so! I have a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University and a Master of Music degree in Jazz Performance from New England Conservatory. I was a finalist in the 2nd Annual Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition and Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Voice Competition in 2017. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Clarinet Keyboard

Beginning Piano Students: I use three books in the Piano Adventures series: (Performance, Lesson, and Theory). I work composition into the lesson using the Orff-Schulwerk technique of elemental music creation. In addition, I supplement written musical work as needed. Voice Students: I interview all voice students first to see what their goals are in voice study. I then begin vocal study with the study of posture using Alexander Technique ideas, and a study of breathing and support techniques. Read More