Piano Lessons in Kings Point, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Saxophone Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard

Music is a powerful tool in expanding one's understanding of academics, emotions, and culture; among a variety of other things. I began studying music in a performing arts academy at the age of 10. While there, I studied saxophone, cello, double bass, and voice. I continued to major in music throughout high school. While there, I studied within the jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, concert band, marching and pep bands, and saxophone quintet. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone

I'm an experienced musician and educator with the strong belief that anyone can learn and love music. I studied music at the New England Conservatory and Harvard University, and I've had the privilege of traveling throughout North and Central America performing jazz, classical, rock, and many other types of music. I've also been lucky enough to appear on recordings by a variety of artists, including singer-songwriter Ben Zaidi, acclaimed indie rock band The World Is A Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, and bass phenom Esperanza Spalding. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Double Bass

I'm an instructor that is always learning. I learn from my peers, professors and especially my students, and my goal when I give lessons is to pass everything I have and will learn to them. I'm currently going to school for Jazz Studies at SUNY Purchase College, and I perform in Pop, Funk and Jazz groups in the Westchester/New York area. I currently perform/record with groups like, singer/songwriter, Wendi Mancaku and pop band, Old Country Landscaping. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I encourage my students to learn at their own pace and push them when I see I can. I do not want to deter my students from liking what they do. I try to find the passion for a style of music and bring it out in my students while connecting that style to other styles to show the student that styles are idiosynchratic, but that they can also interchange with other styles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Working with novice piano students, I usually employ traditional method materials like Bastien or Thompson if the student is a child, and Alfred for adults. Though it is rare, and usually at the insistence of a parent, I can also use these methods with beginning guitar students. For advanced students, whose aim is to broaden an already substantial aquaintance with theoretical and compositonal studies, I use the "Guitar Grimoire" series by Adam Kadman. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Recorder Keyboard

Hand-in-hand with this, I would like the student to understand the basic physical functions of their instrument. For example, understanding why a certain this button make a certain note. 3) If the student is interested in composing their own music, this is something I would love to work with them on! As a composer, I've had my music premiered all around the world, including France, Spain, Estonia, and all around the US. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have been teaching voice and piano lessons at my studio and students' places for more than five years. I also have experience teaching at music schools and public schools. I encourage regular practice on a consistent schedule, which is important for developing musical skills, especially for beginning students. I teach vocal technique which applies to any genre, and music theory and performance (especially for jazz and pop singing), as well as beginning piano. Read More