Music Lessons in Hanson, MA

Instruments: Cello

Teaching should never revolve around the notion that "perfection" is the ultimate" goal. This way of thinking not only provides my students with a false sense of hope, but more importantly is simply unattainable. In the modern age of playing, too often do I feel students losing sight of what is most important: the music. While good intonation and rhythm are certainly important, what I hope to instill in each of my students is a level of understanding far beyond learning the "notes" on the page. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Keyboard

As a recent transplant to Brooklyn, I look forward to using my experience to build a successful portfolio of new students in New York. My goals are to help each student build solid musical and instrumental fundamentals, to guide students in exploring their own personalized interests and passions within music, and to help students develop qualities of confidence, hard work, and empathy that come with experiencing music and will serve them in all areas of their lives. Read More

Instruments: Lute Double Bass

While lessons need to be well-structured to make sure that a student learns all the proper foundation work, there should be plenty of space for fun and creativity within these boundaries to maintain a healthy relationship with music. Much like learning a new language, music isnt meant to be a solitary activity, and I believe that playing with other student musicians is essential to developing a musical ear and ability. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music

Hi! I'm Zoey Z. I'm a pianist and a composer from China. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a bachelor's degree in film scoring. I learned piano when I was five, and I studied classical piano performance at one of the most prestigious music schools in China: Xinghai Conservatory of Music at the age of 11. When I was 18, I studied at Longy School of Music (Cambridge, MA) and majored in Piano Performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have been teaching piano since 2005 and been very active in Greater Boston area since 2014. I've had students aged from 4 to mid-50. I also worked as a tutor at Berklee College of Music during my study. Dicipline may be the most important thing to emphasize in the very beginning stage of learning. But I see learning piano more as a creative process, encouraging students to have a personal connection with the instrument by introducing songs they know, helping them to write simple songs and so on. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I center the way I teach technique around what "feels" good to a student, especially older students who have already started, to make sure that we are able to prevent and respond to injuries. So, I start with stretching and will frequently refer back to exercises that are meant to integrate physical ease into playing. Aside from that, I try to balance a consistent routine/expectation of things I want to cover (asking for things a week in advance, always playing a scale at the start of the lesson, etc), while also meeting a student where they are at on the day. Read More