Music Lessons in Kips Bay, NY

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I usually tend to focus on technique and posture when I'm dealing with a beginner. I'll get to introduce them the instrument itself and make them familiarize with the fretboard (with a special focus on bow and shifts when it comes to upright bass). Rudiments of ear training and harmony will follow as the students progress with their favorite tunes, etudes or a general introduction to styles (depending on the student's temper and instrument). Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Recorder Oboe Music Keyboard

I began teaching while I was in college to young band students who had never before picked up an instrument, whether it was the keyboard or the oboe. This required teaching not only the technique of the instrument but also foundational musicianship. I also worked consistently with other college-aged students while they completed their piano skills courses, as well as the younger oboists in their technique courses and reed making classes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet

My teaching style is based on a balance between fun and progression. I have a loose, fun-loving personality that can also be balanced with the seriousness to get things done. I ensure that the student knows that I care, both about their goals, and them as an individual. I use a lot of humor and wit in my lessons to help make sure my students are relaxed. I also provide critical feedback that both allows students to improve while at the same time highlight a student's strengths. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have been teaching music since age 15. Over the year I discovered that I enjoy the excitment of watching students grow and develop. I believe that a great teacher need to have three assets: 1. Know the material. 2. Know how to talk about the material 3. Be a good person. I believe I have all 3. All ages , levels and styles are welcome, beauty in music can be found in a Mozart sonata and in a delta Bloes and in an Adel song and in a Fun track. Read More

Instruments: Piano

If needed, I tell them what I expect for the next lesson to give them specific goals to achieve. To keep students engaged, I ask questions; such as how they think they could improve, how they would want to express a phrase, or how does the music make them feel. I encourage my students to incorporate their ideas into their playing, and if they do not have their own ideas, I work toward pushing them in a direction of independent thinking. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have been singing and performing for over 10 years and have found so much joy and fulfillment through doing so. I have found that teaching is the best way to help others find that same kind of satisfaction and happiness in their lives. In 2013 I graduated with my masters degree in vocal performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Since then I have had the great fortune to perform on both the West and East Coasts as well as in Germany and Italy. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

f you want to learn how to play the fun way, then I am for you. I make learning how to play guitar or the bass easy and effective. I am the singer/guitarist/songwriter for the NYC rock group, Damn Glad with 6 albums released. Also an accomplished producer/composer of production music for tv/film sync licensing. I have been playing guitar for over 35 years. I will teach you chords, strumming, rhythm, timing, picking, fingerpicking, lead solo, capo, slide guitar and songwriting techniques. Read More