Music Lessons in Grand Island, NY

Instruments: Saxophone

For beginning students, I usually start with the Rubank Elementary Method. Having established the fundamentals, I like to introduce the student to a series of etudes and more challenging repertoire as the student develops. For adult students, I like to find out what they are intersted in and work from there, but I still stress fundamentals. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

My teaching style is one of stern motivation. I expect that each student will take the personal pride to prepare for each lesson by practicing the required amount and the assigned music. I can expect this because despite having a full-time job, I still find the time to practice and prepare for all of my lessons and performances. I also want my students to be successful and be proud of the performances that they are a part of. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

I am a ambitious and passionate instructor all aspects of being a musician. Ive been a musician for all of my life. Music is all I know. Which is why I love the process of learning and seeing the process of my students getting better from what they used to be. I love seeing my students incorporate what they have been taught and express it while being themselves. I graduated from a arts high school with a music and regents diploma with a lot experience in music. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am Passionate and dedicated Instructor who is determined to meet the needs of every young artist I come across. In 2019 I graduated from Performing Arts with my vocal degree in classical musical. Went to Villa Maria for three years to study Music Performance and will be finishing my last year at SUNY Fredonia with Bachelors in Music Performance Minoring in Jazz. Ive played all over my home in Buffalo Ny, playing with some of the greatest musicians such as Jerry Livingston who was the former bass player for Rick James, Cal Palmer, Toney Rhodes and so many more!! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Keyboard

I am a self-taught saxophonist and pianist; and bring the enthusiasm and passion into all the music I perform and record professionally, as well as the lessons I teach. I am a permanently-certified NY State Social Studies Teacher, but have been teaching music, the music business, and giving lessons since 2002. I have been fortunate in my musical experiences to play stages such as the Apollo theater, Madison Square Garden, and BB King's in Manhattan. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

As a classically trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, I have been instructing for 10 years, alongside my activities in performance. I have been instructing students and colleagues within the University setting, as well as in private lessons. I encourage students to listen to music and to dive into their respective sounds as much as they can because immersion is key to understanding how to embody their sound. If a student is missing that piece to their musical character, then that is where I come in, to stoke the flame, and focus it. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I am here to motivate you and make you better. We will figure out together how to keep moving forward and evolving as you improve. The voice is a living and breathing instrument. Each day brings new discoveries as well as challenges to explore. Singing is a journey and depending on where you are I can help move it along for you. Keep trying, keep an open mind, and learn to laugh at yourself. Read More