Music Lessons in Lower West Side, NY

Instruments: Guitar

This led to gigs playing "Footloose" and "Grease" and Fallsburg High School in the upper Hudson Valley. From 2011-2012, I interned at the National Guitar Workshop in New Milford, CT where I study pedagogy (teaching styles) and got to attend a master class with shred-guitar heavy weight Paul Gilbert. After New Paltz, I moved to NYC and earned my Masters Degree at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College and taking advantage of the cultural offerings of the big city before moving back to Buffalo, NY in 2013. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Fortunately, while attending graduate school I was given the opportunity to teach as an associate professor of voice at the Conservatory level. I worked with many different age groups as well as vocal styles. I encouraged my students to perform in a recital at the end of the semester to help them strive for their personal best. It was so wonderful to see how improved everyone was at the end of the year. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Im a pianist, composer, and dedicated music educator currently pursuing a PhD in Composition at SUNY Buffalo on a Teaching Fellowship. I received my BM from Oberlin Conservatory in Music Composition. Prior to my undergraduate studies I attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where I majored in trombone performance and studied both piano and composition privately. I have performance experience in both classical and jazz music. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

I am a ambitious and passionate instructor all aspects of being a musician. Ive been a musician for all of my life. Music is all I know. Which is why I love the process of learning and seeing the process of my students getting better from what they used to be. I love seeing my students incorporate what they have been taught and express it while being themselves. I graduated from a arts high school with a music and regents diploma with a lot experience in music. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I began leaning in the Walter Beeler method when I was in fourth grade. I have been exposed to various different methodologies to teaching brass instruments. I would tailor my instruction to give each student the best opportunity to be successful. I will focus on exercises such as lip slurs, long tones and technique, all while trying to throw interesting musical tunes in to keep the student guessing and interested. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been playing guitar and bass for over 10 years, and have been teaching since 2020. I have experience writing and performing songs in rock and jazz bands, as well as experience recording music in professional studios and in my own DIY recording space. I have experience teaching absolute beginners as well as intermediate players learn different aspects of guitar such as: new chords, scales, navigating the fret board, improvisation, learning songs by ear, and song writing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I structure my lessons to fit the needs of the individual student. Lessons will encompass a variety of activities to help the student improve in technique, sound production, and all aspects of reading music. Read More