Music Lessons in Northborough, MA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I am an instructor of the guitar and bass and have been teaching since 1980. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1980 and have been involved in many playing situations, ensembles and recording sessions. My range of experience enables me to give the best teaching experience to my students, and I love seeing my students progress in their techniques and master the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I'm very kind, fun, determined and adventurous. Music is my passion. I love it so much. When I practice, hours fly by a second. Always think of how to make the music more interesting colorful and expressive. When I play, I connect myself to the audience with my music, wishing my emotion would touch their soul. I like to try different approach to the music to make it fun and inspirational. music is fun that's one of he very important reason we practice. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

Through my time both as a student and educator there has always been an over arching philosophy to balance out priorities of progress and achievement with fun and sheer enjoyment. I can remember times where music for me, became not what it is intended to be because of the stress and anxiety that I would sometimes encounter in practice and performance settings. Now, I don't mean to say stress and added pressure is never a good thing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

After relocating to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, I went on to play in various bands, ranging from all cover/variety bands, to all original bands, and everything in between, with range in many styles including blues, rock, country, folk, jazz, classical, and reggae. I have toured regionally around Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana, and have been on two European trips to play. I recently relocated back to western MA (in 2021), and am again pursuing teaching and playing guitar. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Banjo Ukulele

I started teaching back in my early college days, whichhas been over 10 years. I started doing house lessons, as well as teaching at a music school in Beverly called the Fabulous School of Music. I have taught students that range in age from 5 to 70+, and with experience from beginner to advanced.WhileI primarily teach the guitar,I also teach thebanjo andukulele.Some of my past students have also gone on to continue their music education as well as start careers in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred's Prep Course Level A which provides strong basic skills in all relevant areas; such as, note reading, rhythm, piano theory etc. I normally advice students to follow Alfred's recommended steps until they reach Level 2. Then, in preparation for basic and more advanced classical pieces, I will introduce students with fingers practice "Hanon" and other fun yet effective program. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Understanding a style of a musical composition is always an important part of my teaching process. There are three elements of how I see a complex musician: emotional reaction to music, intelligent understanding of a musical composition, and the technical ability playing the piece. I always project a long-term and a short-term plans with my students. I believe only mutual interest and collaborate engagement would bring us to the goal. Read More