Music Lessons in Port Gibson, NY

Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

I love to see progress and excitement in my students. This shows that I am doing my job as a teacher! I always have a plan for the start and end of each lesson where we will discuss what we'll be doing during the lesson and then discuss what is to be practiced for the next lesson. I try to make lessons as fun as possible so I incorporate some games to make practice more exciting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a Rochester Musician and Educator who loves sharing the joy of music with students of all ages. I grew up learning music in the Rochester area and received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA in 2015. I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Music. Currently, I am the Music Director for Journey Church, and a musician for the International Musicians League. I have had the pleasure of performing in such places as Fenway Park, Warner Music Records, Agganis Arena, and Kodak Hall. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Music Djembe

Throughout my education in music, I realized just how much power for good a teacher or professor has in presenting their classes in ways that are enjoyable and accessible, while still inspiring the students to learn. In college, I realized how unique and different each student was, and how one student's goals in learning greatly differed from another's. All of the most memorable instructors I ever had always went the extra mile, and went above and beyond what I the student asked of them. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginner students I really like to work on the basics, i.e. mouth, air, and vibration of the lips and then start blowing on the instruments ,The importance of having these basic principles well resolved and important to be able to advance to the next level For intermediate students to make many scales, long grades and as the evolution add other exercises such as flexibility, arpeggios, simple staccato, double and triple etc... Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

My journey has taken me to renowned music halls such as the Mozarteum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Kodak Hall, and even the iconic Carnegie Hall. As a runner-up in the Eastman School of Music Concerto Competition, I have always strived for excellence both in my personal performance as well as in education. What truly sets me apart is the outstanding success of my students. Many have achieved significant milestones, earning spots in All-State and All-County ensembles and attaining high marks in district and state competitions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music

After receiving an Arts Leadership certificate from Eastman in addition to my BM, I am a huge advocate for music in society and believe it is a universal language that anyone should have access to, no matter age, ability, etc. I want my students to feel empowered and believe that they have a place in the world of music, because there is room for everyone! I encourage them to find their voice and use the confidence they develop through singing to forward themselves in other endeavors, musical or otherwise. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Hello, I am currently finishing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone performance at the University of North Texas and am a teaching fellow there instructing undergraduate saxophone majors. I was originally accepted as a multiple woodwind major there as I have played flute and clarinet on cruise ships and jazz gigs as well as flute and clarinet classical works. In addition to UNT I have students at Richland College, Melissa ISD and Richardson ISD that I continue to teach. Read More