Music Lessons in Richmond Hill, NY

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

My name is Daniel Erdahl or as kids often call me, Mr. Dan. I have been playing and studying music for nearly 30 years, and teaching for 20. I play and teach many, many styles. I started playing rock and blues as a kid, later becoming very focused on classical guitar. Over the years I have picked up several other instruments including ukulele, mandolin, banjo, drums, bass, vocals, and piano. I decided in 2006 that I wanted to be a full-time professional music teacher, and developed a studio of 60 students a week. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

The student has to develop in their own phase. My primary role is to inspire and motivate to student, to set goals for them selves, and help them to reach their desired goals. But most importantly having fun with music, each student has an individual way of learning, my goal is to find what inspire them and go deeper into that. We'll listen to a lot of examples of music and we'll play a lot together, my lessons are hands on, learning by playing, this includes leaning songs and look at them from different perspectives; listening, rhythmical, melodically, theoretical, looking at scales sound and rhythm. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I’ve been learning and training for over 15 years in the study of vocal. I’ve performed in Lincoln center, All city Chorus, Latin Jazz ensemble , Carnegie Hall, Kaufman Music School, Queensborough Community College etc. I fell in love with singing when I was very young and I knew this what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. So for me to share that to other people that has the same passion as I do. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching background has focused on tutoring in science and math. I have also done some substitute teaching at the middle school level. I am new to piano teaching but that is not necessarily a drawback because I am fresh with lots of enthusiasm and I like to really think about helping my students. I want to combine my love and knowledge of music with my successful teaching skills in science and math to create a new career which uses my best self. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Latin Percussion Music

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs to make them confident, healthy, and efficient singers or players. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard

My teaching philosophy directs me to the strong commitment of musical education, especially for those instrumental training that require disciplined studies from younger ages. I have versatile pedagogical methodologies that tailor to student levels from early beginners to advanced learners. I am skillful for Suzuki style, and have successfully applied to students who are benefited from this learning method. I am also having a thoughtful investigation and a trained examination on using method books. Read More