Music Lessons in Titusville, NJ

Instruments: Flute

At the age of nineteen I was composing music for commercials for clients like Levi’s, McDonalds and Century 21. My music has been featured in “Mercury” award winning commercials, in TV shows like Californication, Making the Band, Bad Girls Club, Basketball Wives and many more. With over 20 years in the industry, I have achieved the respect and recognition from my peers with his talent and professional approach to music. Some of my collaborations include work with Marc Anthony, Method Man, K7, TKA, George Lamond, etc.. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

I am a passionate instructor who is committed to helping my students achieve their goals. I firmly believe that education is a privilege, not a job. I feel lucky to be able to do what I love to do as work every day and share this passion with my students. I have a BA in Music and Spanish from Kean University. I believe that musical education is a wonderful way to round a person in all areas of life; cognitively, emotionally, and spiritually. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I've had numerous students over the years, and at every lesson try to leave the student with a clear path to follow that is not too demanding, while still leading on to new levels of development. Many techniques I use are self-learned from trial and error.  I've done the work for the student.  This enables the student to make the most progress with limited practice time. I show my students how to practice, and also encourage them to explore the music they love. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching style is very student-oriented. So it varies from lesson to lesson and student to student. The goal is for my students to become more confident singers and musicians. In order for that to happen lessons need to be focused on them. I could spout teaching philosophies and strategies all day but in reality every student is different. Everyone learns differently and I make sure my teaching style stays flexible to accommodate that. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I aim to make the student not feel judged. This creates an optimal learning experience, for Ifirmly believe that in order fortrue progress to be obtained, the student willmust notbe afraid to make mistakes. The correction of the mistake is the moment where the student learns exactly how something should be played, since there is somethingto compare it to.It is important that a student go through a stage of experimentation in order to intuitively arriveat an understanding of a concept. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I will encourage all my students, regardless of age or skill level, to perform at a recital or open mic; some type of live performance, as this builds confidence which is hugely important for an aspiring musician. For my drum students, I will begin with basic snare drum technique and essential rudiments, while teaching them the fundamentals of reading drum notation. The next step is a basic drum beat with the kick and snare, and we move forward from there. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I've been teaching on and off for the last few years. I started teaching privately in my senior year of high school with a rather small number of students. I would help fellow students or neighbors with preparing for NYSSMA, auditions, and upcoming shows. I assisted in directing the annual summer musical at North Shore Day Camp as the head voice coach from 2011 - 2014. Currently, I teach voice and intermediate piano privately as well as work in the Levittown and Massapequa school districts as a substitute teacher for their music faculty. Read More