Music Lessons in Upper Manhattan, NY

Instruments: Piano

I emphasize both notes and rhythms in my teaching, and for both notes and rhythms, I strongly believe in the importance of being able to not only read them, but hear and feel them as well. These aural skills are an immense part of accelerating a student's development, helping them learn and memorize music quickly, familiarizing them with music theory, and creating a close personal relationship between themselves and their musical studies. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I have been teaching privately for 47 years I also too for a period of time was represented by Ludwig I did clinics for Ludwig I also taught group instruction at Sam Ash music and Huntington I dwell at New world music in Baldwin for a period of time I was a participator in the drum summit sponsored by Sam Ash hosted by Dom famularow Peter Greco and Lou Garvey I was a drum instructor for Plainview high School marching band under the supervision of Jerry Loeb I have created educational CDs on modern drum techniques of our time teaching focus on this much jazz band college audition rudiments reading full drum set and song preparation also I did a thing called the rudimental and drum set clinic at many elementary junior high schools on Long Island I love teaching rhythms fills and songs of great drummers of our time some of my favorites are Buddy Rich gene Krupa Louie belson Billy Cobham Dave weckl Tony Williams John Bonham Danny Seraphin Alex Van Halen Neil Peart Lars Ulrich Stewart Copeland Phil Collins Carl Palmer and countless others I can also teach beginner mallet technique orchestra bells vibraphone marching orchestra bells some chimes various percussions such as tambourine cabasa and triangle books I prefer to use are stick control by George Lawrence Stone the 40 rudiments complete realistic Rock by Carmine Appice books by Charles wilcoxon and many of my own creative musical themes and transcriptions I am also the Creator producing performer of the Jeff indyke drum education show which airs on public access I'm also appearing on Manhattan neighborhood Network I've been doing the public access shows for 20 years I have also created hundreds of video segments on YouTube I've done video segments for drum radio.com drum magazine and classic drummer magazine I performed in the Plainview high School marching and concert bands I perform nysma solos I performed at Nassau community college in the orchestra and the jazz band I perform many many recitals ensembles at Nassau community college for 25 years I created a worldwide drum education hotline called dial a beat I have also performed in many nightclubs and concerts and the many many recording sessions in New York I have studied with Mel Fields Al Miller and Ronald Gould who was the primary percussionist for the philharmonic ballet orchestra Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am teaching piano students for my entire life, and Russian Piano School means the discipline, serious practice at home, meticulous work on technical skills, piano touch and sound. Later after moving in NYC and working with my organ and conducting mentor Dr. Justin Bischof, I added the piano improvisation skills as a very important way to the enjoyable, successful and accelerated learning piano. The elements of composition are necessary for improvisation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I have been teaching music for over 35 years privately and in the public schools. I am currently the Director of Educational Services in the NYS school system. I have directed theatrical performances, conducted performing choruses, and implemented recreational programs at after school programs, senior citizen centers in New York and Israel. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

I have my special teaching method "PPP" which refers to "Passionate, Personal and Professional". "Passionate" - I believe that music should help people find the beauty and happiness in their lives; "Personal" - Teaching should be very personal! Everyone has a different background and we are all unique! I always custom lesson plans for each of my students and we could discuss about your personal plan; "Professional" - No matter if you are learning music for fun or you have a goal in pursuing music as a career, I would always teach and help the students to improve the musicianships under the professional standard. Read More