Music Lessons in Linden, NJ

Instruments: Double Bass Music

Music is a vital part of how we process emotions as individuals and communities. I believe in meeting students where they are no matter their age or skill set to increase their ability to express themselves through music. I aim to provide a well-rounded approach taking into account musicianship skills (listening, reading, singing, and improvising) as well as technical bass skills (left and right hand technique and posture). I also hope to work with students' passions to make their personalized goals have the most significance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Conga Latin Percussion Music

I began to play music at age 9. My mom gave my sister a x22number keyboardx22 with x22number music booksx22 for Christmas but she never touched it. I grew curious and approached the keyboard and after quickly deciphering how the numbers system worked burned the entire book in two months enabling myself to play pretty advanced songs.After a few years, I became fascinated with James Brown's music and that's when I knew I wanted to experiment with drums. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

The best thing as a music teacher personally is to see of my students develop a love for music. It is also important that each individual student will improve at his or her own pace and his or her own level. I will encourage this by making realistic goals for all my students at each individual lesson. Telling the individual student what they have accomplished musically and what they have learned musically at the music lesson will help give the individual student to want to learn more about music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

• Frequent substitute private piano teacher for several students at LREI K-12 charter school in Greenwich Village, NYC • 5-10 years of experience as private piano tutor and vocal coach o Capable of providing instruction on both jazz and classical musicianship • Strong foundation in music theory down to the mathematical and physical fundamentals of sound • Completed two master’s level classes at Manhattan School of Music in music pedagogy o Jazz Pedagogy, taught by Christopher Rosenberg o Musicians as Educators, taught by Christopher Rosenberg • Performed and taught in educational show for NYC public elementary school as part of a jazz sextet highlighting the musical compositions and styles of innovators throughout jazz history • Taught masterclass and large jazz ensemble rehearsal to youth at CSMA Jazz Institute in Ithaca, NY o Topics for masterclass included the lifestyle of a jazz musician, the importance of open-mindedness in seeking musical influences, and exploring the use of space in the playing of jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. • Capable of teaching digital MIDI production and film scoring using Logic Pro X and a variety of software instruments, synths, and plugins Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium

Teaching is a joy.  The music is a gift and it is a blessing to share it with others.  I enjoy seeing students learn and pick up music right in front of my eyes.  Teaching is a learning experience for myself as well.  I enjoy working with others and use my skills/experience to inspire others. I push students hard but also give rewards and bring a feeling of fun into lessons since music is supposed to be enjoyable. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Recorder

For beginning students, I typically start with the Ed Sueta beginning trombone book (this is the book I learned from when I first started). Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. As a jazz musician, I can also instruct students on jazz improvisation, harmony, theory, composition, ear training, etc. No matter what the student is interested in, I will guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun. Read More