Music Lessons in Greenwich, CT

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

For beginning students we usually start with sitting at 2 drum sets and learning to hold the sticks. It's then about trying to get the sticks to strike the drum and practice getting a nice sound on the instrument. Even at a young age, it's important to help the students to think about tone and how we are creating sound on these instruments. I use the same technique on the vibes, learning to hold 2 or 4 mallets and just creating simple sounds. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I have been studying piano since age 5 and teaching since age 13, my love of music and teaching it to others only increasing over the years. When I was about 11 years old, I quit piano and was not planning to return to music. But a very wonderful and inspiring music teacher invested in me, so I am extremely passionate about encouraging young musicians and helping them to love and develop their musical gifts. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

My teaching methods are based on students' concrete music backgrounds and ages. I tend to individualize teaching methods according to the specific needs reside different levels and learning habits. I prefer the methods that cater to one's ability, learning progression, and practicing capacity. For early beginners, I usually teach with method books. I have a resourceful collection on diverse piano method books and I guided students for the process of choosing the suitable one. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

Hello! I love teaching and value each and every student I have as an individual, and cater my lessons to match your interests. I'm originally from Georgia, and moved to New York to pursue my career as a jazz trombonist, and since have performed all over the world including Europe and the Caribbean. I also love folk and rock music, and have played banjo for 2 years, and also write music for my own group where I combine trombone playing and the banjo with other jazz musicians! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I am a dedicated teacher who loves to see students develop their passion for music and realize their goals. My combination of experience both as a private piano instructor and as a university professor makes me unique. I love to offer my academic knowledge to teach students not only how to play the classical piano repertoire, but also how to use music theory and history in performance, composition, and even improvisation! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have the luck of doing what I love for a living. The fact that I can help children and adults learn the instrument that I have played all my life, brings me true joy. I enjoy seeing my students go from beginners, who may sometimes be shy and uncomfortable about their lack of knowledge; to feeling proud, accomplished, and confidant when playing. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the look on my students’ face’s when they finally reach that note that was so difficult when they first began my class. Read More