Music Lessons in Riverton, NJ

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a friendly and approachable musician with over twenty years performing solo and with groups in South Jersey and Philadelphia. I first started teaching a couple of years ago to a high schooler on guitar. Not only was it thrilling to see her confidence and attention span expand build, but we were both having fun! Since then, I always have the student in mind, first and foremost. Providing great service is what I'm after. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching since I was playing in bands in High School, helping my friends and those who were of interest, find themselves enjoying themselves by learning and playing the music that interests and drives them the most. This can come from learning songs and catalogues of artists in which are strongly admired and desired to play in the style of. I strongly encourage regular practice on playing your scales, triads and arpeggios, as well as exploring those concepts further into personal exercises catered to styles of music the student finds themself most interested in. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have over 10 years of performing and teaching experience in a variety of genres. My past private teachers include members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Delaware Symphony, PA Ballet, and New York Philharmonic. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I'm pretty laidback and like to make the student feel comfortable. If given the opportunity I can definitely launch into some pretty passionate talks about music , to really reach out and teach my students some really cool things. At the same time though, i don't like to bore any student with certain topics if they aren't ready and willing to learn these things. It really depends on the student. I like to encourage playing or jamming in the lessons as well so that we can apply different things we are learning to actual music. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

For beginning students, I initially focus on their setup and how to hold the instrument properly. Having this solid foundation helps in the future to avoid injuries and negative habits. After that, I use the Essential Elements books and Suzuki method books as a guideline with supplemental materials. At this point I would also begin introducing solo repertoire appropriate for a first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my teaching according to their level of interest, keeping lessons engaging and fun. Many times that includes playing fiddle tunes, which is very exciting to me too, since I have been involved in Irish culture since I was young. Read More

Instruments: Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music

I am a classically trained, working percussionist with a passion for bringing music to life. I graduated from Wittenberg University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in percussion performance and participated in multiple honors ensembles as principal percussionist while enrolled. I have performed professionally at a variety of events around Austin, Texas, including with the Austin Klezmer Band and the Austin Civic Orchestra. In my own music practices, I strive to be both technically skillful on all percussion instruments from the marimba to the snare drum to the cymbals and, yes, even to the triangle, as well as musically knowledgeable in order to manifest musical interpretations that are just as expressive as they are contextually appropriate. Read More