Music Lessons in Waterford Works, NJ

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a highly-motivating guitar instructor, and am very passionate about what I do as both a teacher and professional musician. In 1999, I graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Studies, and in 1997 I also received a Guitar Performance Certificate from Berklee College of Music upon completion of their Summer Guitar Sessions program. Besides teaching my craft since 1997, I have also had the great pleasure of recording and touring with many major label artists including Lilian Garcia (Universal Records), Kenny Simmons of The Commodores (Motown), Aaron Kamin of The Calling (RCA Records), Julio Reyes (Sony Music Latin), and more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have been teaching music lessons since 2011. I absolutely love teaching my students and want each and every one to excel to the best of their abilities. The skies the limit and I instill in my students the confidence to go for their goals and reach for the stars. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My name is Matt and I a professional musician, composer and music educator. I lived, studied and performed in Philadelphia for six years while earning my Bachelors Degree in Instrumental Performance and Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts. My primary instrument is the upright and electric bass and I currently perform with multiple groups ranging in styles from jazz to rock. In addition to performing professionally, I am an Adjunct Professor and teach private lessons in bass, piano, drums and guitar at multiple music schools. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

My serious musical training began in Russia at the Moscow State Academic Music College named after P.I Tchaikovsky. The eagerness and commitment to perfecting my craft both technically and artistically as a violinist coupled with my passion for promoting Azerbaijan, brought me to the United States of America where I earned my Doctorate degree in violin performance at Temple University (Philadelphia). My travel and performance experiences across Europe, Russia, Azerbaijan, and The United States of America have offered me first-hand exposure to meaningful opportunities to explore and learn a variety of genres and cultures from Azerbaijani Mugham and Russian folklore to western classical music and everything in between while learning from diverse people, cultures, and places. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

I would first establish the level of my student and figure out which direction suits them best to achieve there own personal goals. Someone first starting off , We would first concentrate on finger strength. Excercises that are fun but also help build the neccasary tools. Basic chords , scales , and basic strumming is a good example of where i would start a guitar student. Beginners of voice lessons we would be concentrating on breathing excercises and scales at first. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Im a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. graduated from Peabody Conservatory with a degree in vocal performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to meet many differences kinds of people and learn many different kinds of teaching styles. Vocal students all learn differently and it’s my job to determine how best to initiate the learning process. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I expect the student to practice and learn for him or her self. I am there to facilitate. I am there to help. I am there to be the teacher and to encourage. I give each student the freedom to learn and prove to themselves just how wonderful they can be. I sit down with each student and parent, if the parent is coming with them, in the beginning and discuss with them the importance of practice and what it does to help with the learning process. Read More