Music Lessons in Valley Stream, NY

Instruments: Piano

With over two decades dedicated to the piano, I have passionately contributed my musical talents to our local church. Possessing a distinction from the Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music reflects my commitment to excellence. Continually advancing my knowledge, I am poised to share insights and collaborate with students of all ages. My enthusiasm lies in not just imparting my passion for music but also aiding others in comprehending and relishing the art, creating a harmonious journey of musical exploration and appreciation. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My name is Marco, Im a singer, songwriter, and voice teacher. I attended Berklee College of Music, and worked as a performer and teacher in different schools. Ive been a professional musician for 15 years now, and Ive been teaching for 10 years. I won national competitions in Italy, performed nationally and internationally in many venues and festivals. I participated to the first season of the italian edition of the X-Factor. Im originally from Italy, and Im fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Read More

Instruments: Violin

As an active concert violinist,Ihave appeared with the Boston Symphony Orchestra,the Brockton Symphony and Quincy Symphony Orchestras, and enjoy frequent guest appearances with the Lowell and Waltham Philharmonic Orchestras. While performingat The Universitat Mozarteum Akademie Salzburg,I was recently named Laureatefor my execution of 21st century composer Lera Auerbach's 'T'filah' for Solo Violin. As an orchestral musician, I was Concertmaster of The Juilliard Orchestra, hold the Principal Second position in Solisti Ensemble, and was featured member of the critically acclaimed Axiom Ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Drums

When teaching drums, it's important to have a structured approach that addresses the various aspects of drumming, such as technique, rhythm, dynamics, and musicality. Here's a general overview of the methods I would use: Technique Development: Proper technique is crucial for playing the drums effectively and avoiding injury. I would focus on teaching the proper grip, sticking patterns, and other technical exercises that help develop control, speed, and accuracy. Rhythm Training: Rhythm is the foundation of drumming, so I would make sure to incorporate exercises and exercises that help students develop their sense of timing, groove, and feel. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching experience dates back to when I was back in Brazil, teaching privately young students and also adults. Here in New York, I have been teaching privately as well as writing various articles to drum magazines such as Modern Drummer Magazine, Drum! and recently I have a column in Drumhead Magazine called Brazilian Beat. I am a very all around drummer and teacher being exposed, researched and performed many different styles of music, not only Brazilian enabling me to pass along some knowledge in many different types of music. Read More

Instruments: Cello

One of the keys to learning a musical instrument well is patience and comfort. So regardless of age or experience, I begin with scales. As the famous cellist Paul Tortelier said, "Scales are the language of music." Once there is a solid grasp on this fundamental, I progress to teaching simple etudes, and at the same time solo pieces within the student's ability. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm a dedicated and passionate vocalist who is looking forward to sharing my love of music and talents with others so that they too may develop a passion for singing. I graduated from Western Connecticut State University with honors and received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. I plan to receive a master's degree in opera studies or vocal pedagogy and then continue to study for my doctorate, (DMA.) I was also born with a special gift known as absolute (perfect) pitch. Read More