Piano Lessons in Freehold, NJ

Instruments: Piano Violin

I began studying the violin at age seven, and shortly thereafter began composing music and studying music theory. I then studied at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where I studied composition with Claude Baker and Sven-David Sandstrm, and violin with Federico Agostini. My music ranges from classical, Latin-influenced, to electronic. After graduating, I taught music inSouth America for over a year.Living in Colombia, I served as a Teaching Artist for La Fundacin Nacional Batuta, the National Baton Foundation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am apianist, vocalist, and composer who originally hails from Washington, D.C.I have been teaching and performing for over 10 years and I continue to seek out new and exciting musical opportunites. Versed in a variety of styles: jazz, classical, blues, rock, funk, and gospel,I have performed invenues up and down the Eastern seaboard, in Texas andColorado. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

You can learn with me: - Piano technique- from the very beginning to the highest level. - Piano comping- how to play along with a singer, how to play in a band and how to read chord symbols. - Music theory- chords, scales, intervals and many other interesting elements in music. - Improvisation- in Jazz, Blues, Pop and World music - Learning more styles and genres around the globe! - Composition- how to compose a melody, or how to arrange a melody to be played on the piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Latin Percussion

My teaching experience spreads throughout multiple genres of music and is not limited to the drums. In college while I was living amongst 7 other peers, I was constantly asked about how my creative process worked and how I created music from scratch. Using software such as logic and a typical 88 key piano, i would give mock lessons on how to create mood in music from simple chords which led me to realize how much I actually liked teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

For the beginning student, I typically suggest a collection of specific studies from an array of sources, some designed simply for technique and others for the development of musical understanding. Naturally, these depend on the individual and their needs. I am most dedicated to facilitating the needs of each individual student and providing them the ability to express their musical ideas clearly and easily. For more advanced students, I will focus on honing technical proficiency and challenging them with new repertoire, preparing them for new musical opportunities, such as youth orchestras, chamber music, recitals, and competitions to further their growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Accordion

In year 2000 I was invited by one of the worlds finest bassists, Reggie Workman, to study at the New School University in New York City. I received a scholarship and moved to New York in fall 2000. In New York I trained with some of the worlds finest musiciansGeorge Garzone, Reggie Workman, Buster Williams, Chico Hamilton and many others. In April 2002, I was selected for the New School All-Star Wayne Shorter Ensemble, which performed at the Beacons In Jazz award ceremony at the Supper club, where Mr. Read More