Piano Lessons in Hillside, NJ

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

My teaching style is very thorough and patient. I welcome mistakes of course! It is not about how often you fall down, but about how you get up again. If you want to work hard, I will work hard as well. My students know the importance of regular practice in order to build dependable muscle memory in their playing. In a lesson we will spend half the amount of time working on technical building exercises and half the time working on repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching goals center around truly getting to know each student and tailoring lessons to fit their unique personality, interests, and learning style. I believe in setting clear and manageable priorities for each week so students leave lessons with a focused sense of direction. I acknowledging accomplishments and effort. I also try to keep motivation high by finding creative and personalized ways to incentivize progress and help students build consistent practice habitswhen when it feels boring! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola

I am a performer, and also a music historian. I try to teach my students the aspects of performing, and technique, as well as the history and culture of themusic they will learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am confident that my professional experiences as an active performer, as an Operatic Voice & Acting Coach over twenty years in New York and as a guest artist/teacher I was invited to Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio and Porto Alegre in Brazil to perform recitals and to conduct Master Classes for the voice students and young professional singers. I value student diversity and I am particularly sensitive to issues of voice and identity. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

I always tailor my lessons to the needs of the student. Sometimes students just want to get into learning specific songs, while others are interested in theory. Also, there is a massive backlash against the pharmaceutical industry for over-prescribing drugs for things like ADHD. Instead, doctors are now recommending music lessons to burn off that excess energy a child may have. Also, a teacher has to be able to have the social skills to 'read' a student. Read More