Music Lessons in Williamsburg, NY

Instruments: Flute

My overarching goal in my teaching is to instill a passion for music. Every student is different and has there own unique learning style, and I like to be able to structure each lesson to best fit the learning styles of the student. Every student learns and progresses at there own pace, and will adjust to the pace of every individual student. I like to set specific and accomplishable goals with each student, so that they can see their progression and accomplishments for themselves right away. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My practice is an evidenced-based one. I chose exercises that are specifically tailored to a certain vocal idea or skill that we are working on. From there, we modify the exercise to meet the needs of the student's unique body and other student specific needs (i.e. previous habits, personality type, etc.). I generally use this approach across the board only modifying the level at which I am challenging the student to meet their current ability. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

f you want to learn how to play the fun way, then I am for you. I make learning how to play guitar or the bass easy and effective. I am the singer/guitarist/songwriter for the NYC rock group, Damn Glad with 6 albums released. Also an accomplished producer/composer of production music for tv/film sync licensing. I have been playing guitar for over 35 years. I will teach you chords, strumming, rhythm, timing, picking, fingerpicking, lead solo, capo, slide guitar and songwriting techniques. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Music

Through these outlets I was afforded the opportunity to perform at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Symphony Space. In those years I had traveled throughout the country as well as overseas performing and studying music. After graduating I attended Five Towns College and finished me BFA at CUNY Brooklyn College Music Conservatory. Learning from amazing instructors such as Saleem Washington and Arturo O'Farrill, playing alongside the ALJO and teaching a few students the side fostered my love and passion for creating and teaching music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Oboe English Horn Music

I always create my own custom lesson plans for my students that are tailored to each student's individual development, needs, and musical taste. A really important starting point for all of students is knowing what kind of music they love. I like to help my students develop a list of "goals", pieces, songs, styles, etc that they want to play and work up to, and I use this to create our lesson plans. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Music Keyboard

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students with a desire to grow in there craft. I've currently been playing saxophone for 17 years and piano for 5 years. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician. I've performed in numerous venues and festivals such as SXSW and The World Famous Apollo Theater. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

While most beginning students respond well to the Suzuki method, I also incorporate elements of traditional (namely note-reading) and Dalcroze methods (namely movement, improv, and aural skills) in my teaching. I am also experienced in preparing students for auditions and examinations, such as the Royal Conservatory of Music examination in Canada and ABRSM in the UK. For more information on Suzuki method, please visit https://suzukiassociation.org/about/suzuki-method/ For more information on Dalcroze method, please visit https://dalcrozeusa.org/about-dalcroze/what-is-dalcroze/       Read More