Music Lessons in Freeport, NY

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

There's nothing worse than buying a drum set to start learning to play, only to have your teacher tell you, "You won't be ready for that for a year."  I like to get eveyone playing something fun and interesting as soon as possible.  Some examples of books I like to use with beginning students are the "Breeze Easy Drum Method," "Alfred's Drum Method," and Ted Reed's "Syncopation."  Songs we may often start lessons with would be "We Will Rock You" by Queen, "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin, "Back in Black" by AC/DC, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola

You can get away with Just fifteen minutes of practice each day and you will still see improvement, but only if it is consistent. For those that aren't necessarily interested in going down that road, that's ok! In the end it's about what is fulfilling to you. I am always more than happy to make our time more exploratory and free form. This is especially important with very young students, though I'd encourage this attitude with all ages. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For beginning students with the following: Cognitive: includes the recall of specific facts, procedural patterns and concepts that serve in the development of intellectual abilities and skills. (identify, explain, describe, discuss, list) 1. Students will learn the Rib Cage Technique (Phase I-V) -- Hand outs are given in class with demonstration from the teacher on the Rib Cage Technique - Students then practice what they have been taught 2. Outstanding students are assigned as class leaders to lead the class on the Wing Cage Technique Phases I-V and Warmup which helps reinforce what they have learned. 3. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Teaching recorder at age 15 (seriously...) I have been teaching here in the NYC area since the mid ninties. When I was a student at MSM the head of tutoring noticed me helping students and signed me up with a tutoring service that led to a position in a few schools and finally put me in the faculty of MSM pre colloege division. In addition I have between 20 to 30 private students every year. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have exercises for every vocal issue, and I believe in a comfortable amount of daily practice and focused work. I like to start out with music that's easy for students to sing in order for him or her to learn technique in a comfortable way, and I keep all kinds of music with me at home to have fun with and explore. Singing is great for your body and your mind! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Double Bass Euphonium Tuba

Success starts with conversation. I will find out what the student is interested in learning and devise the most effiecient path to success. My methods are both scientific and tactile, and if they are followed correctly, the student is sure to experience rapid growth. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

I am a motivated instruction who loves passing on to students the enjoyment of music and the skills neccessary to perform. I have been bass trombonist with the National Orchestra in Lima, Peru; and I am currently bass trombonist in the World Civic Orchestra, the American Chamber Orchestra, the St. Thomas Orchestra and the Collegium Westchester; as well as several Swing Big Bands, including the Sonny Caroll Orchestra, and the Fairfield Counts. Read More