Music Lessons in Stuyvesant Heights, NY

Instruments: Piano Drums Latin Percussion

From then on, depending on the student's interest, I'll teach them how to play a very simple groove, and start from there. Sooner or later I definitely will focus on the hands technique which is essential not only to improve as a drummer, but also to make sure not to get hurt with unnecesary body tension. I always try to keep the lesson fun and engaging no matter the topic discussed. Read More

Instruments: Voice

For beginning students I typically start with breathing techniques and an explanation of the anatomy of the instrument. Vocal warm ups according to the skill level will be in every lesson, as well as repertoire. I always find out what the student is interested in, and work accordingly to keep it interesting and fun. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have also continued to give masterclasses and workshops for such companies as NY OffStage, Broadway Classroom, Camp Broadway and Jeff Alexander productions. I have also given masterclasses at Shenandoah University, Brigham Young University, The Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Philadelphia School of the Arts and Boston Conservatory. In addition to Universities, I’ve worked with performing arts camps and schools across the country including, Heid’s ETC School of Musical Arts, Orbit Arts Academy, Creative Learning Studio, Summer Stars Rochester Broadway League and The Levine School of Music. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Patience is the most important element! It is not easy to try to get another person to understand something you have been doing for 40 years. It takes time. Starting slowly and methodically and keeping things simple in most crucial. I will change speed and difficulty based on the skill level that I notice. Another important factor is to determine what drove the student to want to learn how to play drums. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Keyboard

www.evanryanmusic.com Professional bassist, and beginner-intermediate keyboard teacher. I teach keyboard with iPianoLab, a great beginner to intermediate keyboard learning platform designed specifically for kids aged 5-10, and can be tailored to suit adults as well. I have played Jazz bass for the past 10 years, and currently gig around NYC and in the area. Music is my passion, the power of music can be healing and life changing. Music is accessible for anyone, as long as the desire to play is there. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I am a Bass Trombonist and Tuba player from South Orange, NJ. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BM in Music Performance in 2016, and then from the Aaron Copland School of Music with an MM in Performance. I love performing music as evidenced by performances with the New Jersey Youth Symphony at the Musikverin in Austria, and with the UMass Symphony Band and Wind Ensembles at the College Band Directors National Association conference. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Synthesizer Music

I like to have students move at their own pace. I would work with each student and learn their strengths and weaknesses in regards to playing their instrument, and use that knowledge to help guide them along during the lessons and in what work or etudes I give them to practice in between each lesson. For example, if a beginner student is struggling with the fundamentals of music or their instrument, I might spend more time on that to make them more comfortable with the fundamentals. Read More