Music Lessons in Port Jefferson , NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I have enjoyed teaching music since I was in High School. I I enjoy using my experience as a multi-instrumentalist to teach students about the joy of playing with others. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Acoustic Guitar

...I incorporate different styles of teaching including 'rote learning', which is essentially learning by ear and imitation, as well as uniquely tailored exercises. I incorporate different warm-up etudes that I use with each student to build basic fundamentals of learning the instrument. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

...I have also performed with musicians such as Joe Lovano, Gerald Clayton, Orrin Evans, and Stephon Harris while I was an undergraduate, and now I lead my own groups and projects throughout the Tri-State Area.... Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

...I have a very successful and progressive teaching method. I base my curriculum on 'rhythmic vocabulary'; a method that instills reading skills, rhythmic recognition, immediate application in Rock and Pop music, improvisational ability, soon advancing to Jazz and World Music applications.... Read More

Instruments: Cello

...For beginners, I use Suzuki materials, while for more advanced students and adults I bring in other repertoire and technique books to flesh out the curriculum. Especially for young students, listening to music is very important and listening assignments may be given in addition to practice routines.... Read More

Instruments: Voice Synthesizer Music

...I also think it’s really important to set realistic goals, because acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student’s desire to progress. I focus on technique just as much as developing artistic expression.... Read More