Music Lessons Niagara County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Recorder, Piccolo, Music

For Beginner students I have them start with the recorder. The instrument allows for a smooth segue to the flute being that the student can see their fingers and the recorder does not require the same air speed and lung capacity that the flute does so the student can pace themselves. For intermediate or advanced students I will go through orchestral excerpts, etudes, or technical studies with them. I follow the same model with my adult students, if they are just starting out I will recommend beginning on recorder to solidify fingerings however the mental and physical capacity of an adult versus a young child are very different. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

I have been teaching for the past seven years since I started teaching as part of my Violin Performance degree at Northwestern University. In the Bay Area, I have been maintaining a private studio as well as teaching at the ViVO El System Program in Sonoma, Amabile School of Music in the Sunset area of San Francisco and the Northern California Music & Art Culture Center in San Francisco. In Chicago, I maintained a private studio as well as studios at the Chicago School of Music and Music House Inc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Music, Keyboard

There is nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Conga, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Having studied guitar formally for 4 years at Berklee, I pull from materials that I found most helpful to me during my own education. These include scales, chords, modes, picking patterns and even solos. Aside from fundamentals and exercises, my favorite method of teaching is asking a student what they want to learn, a song they enjoy for example, and doing my best to teach the student how to play it and why it works from a harmonic perspective. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I want to show you that music can be the most exciting and enriching experience in your life! The best way for a student to grow and succeed as a musician is to enjoy playing. There is an enormous amount of practice that comes with learning an instrument, but if you become passionate about playing, then the urge to practice will come naturally. We will work together to establish a long term goal. Read More