Piano Lessons in Brightwaters, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Keyboard

For voice students, I have my own curriculum to help them know how to use their voice in a good way. For piano beginning students I typically start with Piano Adventures method. For Flute students, I start with Rubank Elementary method. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire. I have song lists that have songs in different styles and levels for the student to choose from, and I also encourage students bringing songs they like to keep the lessons engaging and fun. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I have left behind 11 years of my adventure, which I have crowned with conservatory education since I was 8 years old. Trying to understand and researching music at the intersections of other social sciences is what I enjoy the most.I think that I am a music person who loves the profession. Knowing that liking music is the greatest motivation, first of all, I made it my biggest mission to make people love it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Music

I am a violin and piano instructor with a love for teaching and encouraging a love of music. I received my Bachelors in Violin Performance from Boston University as well as a Masters and Artists Diploma from New York University. I have taught at various organizations including but not limited to NYU and the Noel Pointer Foundation. I take an individualistic approach to teaching with a balance between technique work and musicality. Read More

Instruments: Piano

In accordance with the Russian school of piano teaching, I start the student off with the foundational skills of correct hand position and proper touch. It is very important for the student to absorb these concepts early on in order to avoid potential bad habits as his/her study progresses. I follow by introducing the student to the essential skill of reading music. I then have him/her play from the Russian School of Piano Playing book, a collection of beautiful simple pieces. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Latin Percussion

From then on, depending on the student's interest, I'll teach them how to play a very simple groove, and start from there. Sooner or later I definitely will focus on the hands technique which is essential not only to improve as a drummer, but also to make sure not to get hurt with unnecesary body tension. I always try to keep the lesson fun and engaging no matter the topic discussed. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching on and off over the past 10+ years. My first experience teaching in a professional setting was at the Royal Academy of Music in Shrewsbury Massachusetts while taking some time off from college. There I taught up to 30 students in any given week. It's also where I branched out and began teaching beginner to intermediate bass guitar, piano, and drums. Since returning to New York I have taught a number of private students throughout the Hudson Valley. Read More