Music Lessons in Rocky Hill, CT

Instruments: Voice

I am a recent graduate of UConn and I'm passionate about teaching students in a way that will give them the tools to be successful in any genre of music they sing in! I've had experience singing in musicals, operas, operettas, jazz ensembles, and have had the privilege to premiere many new works as well! I have studied voice for over 10 years, and still take regular lessons to continue learning so that I can be the best teacher I can be. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginning students who are children, there are multiple method books I have worked with like Hal Leonard's Essential Elements or Accent on Achievement. These books are great for children to get started with the basics and work on their technical study. For adults, they could use those same methods books or the goal would be to find what the students interests are and explore different materials around that. At the end of day, music should be fun! Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

Convert to 9/8 by adding an 8th note to every example.  Play HH with Left Foot on quarter notes, eighth notes, and off-beats (&'s) for entire book, with RH aon Ride Cymbal Invent your own simple open-HH placements throughout book.   Funk:  Rockin' Bass Drum with the xxxx (RRRR & RLRL) patterns will work for basic funk Advanced Funk Studies Book 1 (yellow cover) by Rick Latham Future Sounds by David Garibaldi   Jazz: Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method (pages 32-45) & Book 2 (jazz section) Then, Advanced Techniques For The Modern Drummer by Jim Chapin (The quintessential book of jazz independence) Then, my progressive system to full independence and musical jazz drumming, using Ted Reed's Syncopation, 24 ways. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Accordion Ukulele Double Bass Keyboard

The teaching begins with identifying student's musical needs, goals and tastes. Students are taught a stimulating, thorough, and graduated course of recital solos, theory, technical studies, and a strandard instrument repertoire. For those wishing to pursue more of a classical approach to music, there are proven methods to accomplish that goal established by European Master Teacher and pedagogues. Also, I can teach the know-how of Jazz and Blues though gradual lessons that cover basic scales and chords up to melody and harmony development. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 20 years ago, and have been consistently teaching high school band and percussion for the last 15 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the instrument and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar

For myself at least, music has provided me with a sense of higher purpose, as well as given me many lifelong friends along my own musical journey! My goal is to have each one of my students be able to have that same experience, in a way that is tailored to them and their needs! I feel learning is best achieved when the student has real interest in the material. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching piano to local children in the neighborhood as a teen-ager and have always found the experience to be interesting, rewarding challenging and enjoyable. I have experience teaching students of all ages (5 to 80), with a wide range of abilities and interests. I have prepared students who are interested to participate in recitals, festivals and to take exams such as those from the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Some students do not benefit from such experiences and may even find them detrimental. Read More