Music Lessons in Spencerport, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice

I think it's important for students to learn from all styles of music; but if they enjoy one style in particular, I believe it's important to study this style with them and help them to improve upon it. I love understanding what makes each individual unique; so I really listen to them and design a curriculum based on their likes; challenging them to appreciate all styles of music; and encouraging them to become fluent in various genres, time periods and methods. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Hello! I am a young guitar teacher who can help you take steps towards your goals of performing, writing music, or simply being proficient at guitar or bass. If you feel like you're stuck with your playing, or are having trouble getting started, I have the tools to help you out! I encourage my students to learn songs that they enjoy and bring them to me for help and a thorough explanation of exactly what is happening in the song, so you can learn the intricacies of the song instead of only knowing how to play it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Being as humble as I can be, teaching is a privilege. I love that I'm able to offer great amounts of value to my students' lives! In my approach, I do my best to engage students with challenging questions in various capacities. I offer precise feedback. There's much we can learn from outside perspectives, and so I incorporate past experiences and insights coupled with colorful analogies for optimal growth. I also offer a diverse set of tools, that I myself employ, which makes practicing more efficient and enjoyable. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

For beginning students, I typically teach using Hal Leonard's Essential Elements book and the Flesch Urstudien book. Every student is different. I treat my students as individuals and adjust my teaching style to achieve optimal results. The way you practice reflects on how much enjoyment you get from playing and how well you perform at recitals/auditions, etc… I spend a significant amount of time, especially with new students, on the art of practicing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience began with teaching trumpet and guitar lessons early on during my undergraduate degree, roughly 6 years ago. Since then I have encouraged the students I have had while my focus has been on performing. After finishing my studies, I have worked as a Chorus teacher working with both the band director and all of the students in the music program for their various needs. This included specific instruction to the students who were more invested in their musical skill development, instrument repair of the brass instruments, direction of the three choirs with daily rehearsals and assisting with beginner band lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

A little bit about me: I have been playing guitar for 15+ years, and have been performing for 13+ years. I am passionate about the craft of guitar playing, and creating music. I studied guitar with Dr. Molly Miller (chair of the Guitar Department at Los Angeles College of Music) in 2019 and have pursued other intensive course since. I lead and perform in a band called Head to the Roots. We are based in Rochester, and have been on multiple out-of-state tours. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Drums Organ Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Acoustic Guitar

I craft a music program based on every individual's strenght, weakness and most important: interests. Having taught music in public schools for over 30 years, I am familiar with almost every pedagogical method. Whether it is Suzuki, Gordon, Kodaly, Orff or Barry Harris, I draw from all the methodology to help all students reach their comfort zones. I will also teach how to practice your instrument-something that is often neglected. Most important,I can teach how to actively listen to music. Read More