Music Lessons in Longwood, MA

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I have been a professional touring and recording musician for 40 years. I have toured and played with such diverse bands as Ministry,Jane Wiedlin(The Go Gos),Aimee Mann,Susan Tedeschi,Johnny Winter,Iggy Pop,Roomful of Blues,Ben Orr,Ric Ocasek and Elliot Easton(The Cars). for the past six years a member of the Duke Robillard Band including multiple world tours and recordings. I have been on over 100 released recordings in my career. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I double majored in English and Music and took part in activities such as the Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival as actor and assistant director and musical productions at Yip's Children Choral and Performing Arts Center. I have furthered my training in Austria (Mozarteum International Summer Academy), Italy (Amalfi Music Festival, Music Academy International), and the States (SongFest, OperaWorks Winter Intensive, Miami Music Festival). I recently finished my Masters in Music at New England Conservatory with Honors and am working around the Boston area as singer and teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I believe music should be fun and the process of studying it should be fun. But like everything else, it has challenges, and I think the fun part should be finding solutions to those challenges. I will give them fun exercises and I will give them questions to think about. I'm also quite patient if the student doesn't get something, and I will use different ways to explain it until they can fully understand. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Mallet Percussion

I let the interest of the students drive my teaching style. Most importantly, music should be an enjoyable activity. I have high expectations for students, but believe strongly in the importance of always being positive and encouraging. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I prefer to use either Alfred's, Mel Bay, or Hal Leonard method books. I generally stay away from method books that use guitar tablature because I find that student will prefer to read the tablature instead of standard musical notation. Tablature is a good way to easily show how guitar parts are played, but is not useful when teaching standard notation, music theory, harmony, etc. In addition to using a method book, I will also teach the student popular songs, which is a great way to start teaching chords and song structure in addition to keeping the lesson fun and the student engaged. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

My teaching experience started during my college years. I began teaching at a music school and privately in my own studio for 3 years. Motivating students with my teaching artist skills, is one of my key point to increase the passion for music in the student. In addition, consistent practicing schedule is another aspect that I insistently apply to all my students. Depending on the student's age I can either choose pieces (songs) that fits their taste, as well as introduction to body mapping. Read More