Music Lessons in Yonkers Fordham, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Through initial funding from NIKE, I and my wife Karen produced personalized pace exercise music for runners and walkers. This commissioned work led to his developing walking and running tapes endorsed by PREVENTION Magazine and recommended in hundreds of national and international publications such as the WASHINGTON POST. My first solo record album is entitled Freedom Flight, on Lamb Lion Records which features production services from Larry Norman, Paul Stookey, Tom Howard, and Wendell Burton (actor lead in Sterile Cookoo with Liza Minnelli). Read More

Instruments: Voice

I make a point of talking with each student at the beginning of the lesson about how they are, how they feel, and if anything is going on in their life that they have strong feelings about. Listening to their voice as they talk and tell me about their day, I can hear how their voice sounds without them being self-conscious. Do they sound excited, run-down, or struggling with allergies? Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Music Keyboard

Growing up in a musical family instilled a love of music as a child. My father was an accomplished jazz pianist and when I was 15 years old I began playing professionally. I had great teachers in my formative years, from my father, my band directors and to my private instructors, I learned that developing simple concepts to tackle seemingly complex ideas was the key to my success. I graduated from Texas State University in 2001 with a B.A. in Music Performance. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

Although trained in standard teaching methods, I have developed my own method of teaching based off of my commitment to nurturing a love for music in each student. I aim to positively enhance the student's strength, dexterity, and techniques while building a lasting interest in music. My goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician. In early lessons, I focus on developing an understanding of the student's goals and personal interests. Read More

Instruments: Voice

When I was a college student teaching is not something I ever thought I would enjoy, however, I could not have been more wrong. Through out my musical career teaching is something that I have genuinely fallen in love with. Every person has their own unique voice and it is truly a joy to help someone discover that voice and show them how amazing music making can be. I pride myself on keeping every lesson joyful and reinforcing technique through positivity. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I graduated in 1994 from New York University with a Bachelor of Music degree from the School of Education - Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions. I have had the privilege of working extensively in the music business as an assistant recording engineer with many household name performers. I have performed in marching band, African drumming ensembles, and various modern pop-rock bands throughout my music career. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching experience dates back to even before my college days. I began to teach both in private lessons and institutions to various age groups. I was teaching during my undergrad and grad studies, and now I am a full-time teacher. I do teach both classical and Jazz. I am specialized in Jazz, but I have a very strong classical background (I studied classical piano during my undergrad even though my major was jazz). Read More