Piano Lessons in Boerum Hill, NY

Instruments: Piano Drums

My methods vary. For piano, we start with simple technique exercises to make sure a student is making every note count. For younger students- like 6 and under- we'll nickname everything to make it easier. An example- the fingers should always be curled when playing piano, not flat. There should be enough space under their palm to hold hold a golf ball, so when they are playing with flat hands, I'll say 'golf ball' to remind them of the correct way, instead of being 'that mean old lady' type. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I match the individual method that I use to the student. I try to incorporate all the fields of musical study; performance, technic, and as mentioned above, improvisation, reading, and composition to give the student a well rounded approach to musical study, all the while keeping it at a level that is both fun and challenging for the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I have been teaching music for 45 years and by the time I was 9 I already mastered 3 instruments my last teacher could not teach me any longer because I knew more than him as he suggested to find another teacher. I love to teach music I even like to manage bands. When I teach you learn and when you learn that is how I know I did a good job. I also teach students how to write their own music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

As a native of China, I came to USA in 2013. Holding degrees from China conservatory, Rowan University under Dr. Lydia Boguslavsky. Now I am pursing my piano performance master degree in Manhattan School of Music under Dr. Joanne Polk. After almost two decades of piano learning and playing I am more and more curious and interested on leaning and growing. The experience I had from my previous school offered me a vast amount of opportunities. Read More

Instruments: Piano

The first lessons usually pass by understanding the student's perception of music and defining the basic building blocks of music. The piece selections progress in parallel with the person's technique and knowledge of music theory. I find the entrance to the methods considered essential in classical piano education suitable for children and young people preparing for exams. adults can freely choose what they want.With Beyer and Czerny books, which are considered as the beginning works of classical piano education, we prevent the possibility of the student's being overwhelmed with more than one source while improving the musical notation perception and technique. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Saxophone: Beginner If youre just starting out in band or want to get the basics down better, our lessons will focus on the very basics. This includes hand placement, embouchure, breath support, posture, learning to read music, basic music theory, some major scales and other fundamental exercises. Intermediate For the student who has a few years under their belt and wants to take their playing to the next level. These lessons will be centered around tone, intonation, articulation, knowing all major and minor scales, more advanced theory, reading intermediate level saxophone literature, and some more advanced technical exercises to increase fluency on the saxophone. Read More