Music Lessons in Vernon Triangle, NY

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For all students, I begin with asking them to show me what they already know, and to explain to me where they want to take their playing and what their goals for the future are. I then design a curriculum unique to each student's interests and needs to keep them engaged and having fun. For beginner students I like to emphasize fundamentals through playing simple and recognizable chords and riffs instead of only focusing on exercises, which can makes students bored and discourage them. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I am here to motivate you and make you better. We will figure out together how to keep moving forward and evolving as you improve. The voice is a living and breathing instrument. Each day brings new discoveries as well as challenges to explore. Singing is a journey and depending on where you are I can help move it along for you. Keep trying, keep an open mind, and learn to laugh at yourself. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

Since returning to New York, I have begun to build my private studio. I focus on best practices in regards to improving the fundamentals of playing and building the strength need to be a successful musician. I always try to vary my instruction to fit the individual needs of each student. I will encourage all of my students to play as much as possible and to volunteer for festivals and extra-curricular performance opportunities. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Keyboard

For beginners of any age, I begin by discussing goals, milestones, and how we will achieve them. I do use method books, but only recommend those that will be useful in and out of lessons. I keep lessons fun and engaging, and always demonstrate before expecting the student to do the same. Fundamentals as building blocks are always needed, but I never keep a learning plan the same from student to student- goals (that can always be changed) are what I use to guide a student to be confident for any performance. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

For Every student I start the same. It all starts with technique. If you have a great technique you can play anything with practice! with my much experienced students I don't go too forward with technique but try to find their weakness in their technique to strengthen it. For the Beginners, after the technique we go into what to play. with my adult or more experienced musicians I find out what they are interested in then go from there. Read More

Instruments: Violin Bass Guitar Electric Violin

I enjoy arranging solo pieces for violin and have, in the past, composed and performed in a pop style. I currently perform in a guitar-violin duo and write/sing/play for a contemporary music project. I am very invested in each student's success, and in finding an inspiring way to achieve it. I believe strongly in avoiding tension and burn-out, and instead seek to find sustainable and productive avenues through which to become not only an excellent technician, but a superior artist. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Hello, my name is Stephen. I am a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Brooklyn, New York with performances on Broadway with the likes of Kenny Rogers among many other notable artists. I have traveled the world and most recently been to London in pursuit of creative fuel for my art. It has been a privilege to travel and perform as I have. With the extensive knowledge and experience I have accumulated in my endeavors, my passion is to guide others in their musical pursuits in the same manner as I have been; Read More