Music Lessons in Manhattan, NY

Instruments: Drums

...I also provide instruction regarding the actual hardware involved in drumming, drum placement, tuning, and other technicalities, because I have found that students will sometimes blame themselves for the drums (and the sounds they are producing) sounding bad when in reality the drums are simply not tuned or placed optimally. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

...I have since then dedicated my time to teaching and freelancing in New York as a percussionist and a drummer. In 2014 I formed the Metamorphosis Chamber Orchestra, a classical ensemble of thirty musicians from around the city which has been and is involved in productions ranging from opera to Broadway shows. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

... But it wasn't until my freshman year of college that my musical journey really started.  While at the University of Wyoming, I was the lead alto in the top Jazz Ensemble for three years in a row, and I was in the top jazz combo both my junior and senior year.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar

...I started playing guitar about a month before my twelfth birthday. From the beginning I was highly determined to learn guitar technique and music theory. I enjoy listening to, playing and teaching a wide variety of musical styles.... Read More

Instruments: Piano

...The meditative process is closely tied to quality of students’ practice. Practicing an instrument is about learning to acquire mental and physical control in order to gain mastery of difficult musical passages.... Read More

Instruments: Cello

...I maintain my goal as a teacher through an open dialogue with the student and constant emphasis on practice skills that will ensure a successful practice experience at home.... Read More