Music Lessons in Glenwood, NY

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I began leaning in the Walter Beeler method when I was in fourth grade. I have been exposed to various different methodologies to teaching brass instruments. I would tailor my instruction to give each student the best opportunity to be successful. I will focus on exercises such as lip slurs, long tones and technique, all while trying to throw interesting musical tunes in to keep the student guessing and interested. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Mel Bays. Once the student starts to understand the book. I will begin to teach solo appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what music they are interested in and have then tell me they're top song to learn, I try to get them to play something within the first hour. I want then to leave feeling like the you did something and that your money was well spent on my services. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

I have experience in rock, pop, metal, blues, funk and country when it comes to bass guitar and can teach beginner to advanced bass. I teach beginner to intermediate guitar and also beginner to intermediate voice. I have taught for over ten years now. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

I began my teaching career at the Castellani-Andriaccio Guitar Studios in Buffalo in 2017. I also teach at Music & Arts in Orchard Park, and serve as the primary instructor for the Hispanic Heritage Council Guitar Initiative. The Guitar Initiative is a non-profit afterschool program that provides free guitar and music theory lessons to children who otherwise would not have access. In addition I'm a Suzuki certified instructor.   Over the past few years I've worked with many students of all ages and skill levels. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My teaching style involves a lot of listening, both on my part and on the student's. I like to listen to a student play, give them feedback, then listen again in an effort to get the student to listen as well. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

My method changes depending on the person. Everyone will begin with learning their basic major scales and then we'll proceed to minor and diminish. Arpeggios will also be included in scale warm up to help with muscle memory. Depending on the level, I will then pick an etude book to further their technique. This will help them with muscle memory, speed, and even in theory. Etudes are a great way to practice sight reading skills and expression. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

I believe the most important things about teaching piano is to make important things fun and fun things important. I like to personalize each lesson to fit specific needs and goals of students individually. One of the best rewards in music is seeing my students grow in ability, as well as enjoying their lessons. I bring positivity and encouragement to every lesson so that my students can thrive and progress while also having fun. Read More