Piano Lessons in Lawrence, NY

Instruments: Piano Violin

I approach students with some humor and wit to open up their mind to me. I always try to make my students feel comfortable with me and bond with me which I think it is very important in teaching. I encourage to set realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Setting goals for every lesson will help them to feel achievement that would give them a motivation to be passionate with violin. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My name is Tekgoo, Musical theatre and Classical music, Film music composer and also Music director / Orchestrator for Broadway Musical Theatre. I'm also passionate instructor who loves working with any kinds of students. I graduated from New York University with a M.F.A degree in Musical Theatre Writing and performance. Writing a song, and performing, music directing in theatre industry and school, and many of famous venues such like: 54Below, Public Theatre Joe's Pub, The Players has been one of the greater experiences of my career. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I supplement this work with flash-cards to help with note recognition, sight-singing to aid understanding of how bass and treble complement each other. I also use composition to help students develop ownership of the skills they're acquiring. Nothing says "I know how to do this" like writing your own song. Thompson's First Grade is also the starting point for my 7, 8 and 9 year old students. They enjoy the melodies, and the challenge of combining hands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Ukulele

All of my lessons are customized to fit the individual student's wants, needs, and goals (taking stock of the students' parents wishes as well). This will manifest naturally based on the personality and learning method per student (ex. verbal, auditory, kinesthetic) and the requirements of the particular instrument(s). With beginning instrumentalists I begin with the basics (ex. finger numbers, the musical alphabet, different patterns on the keyboard, the staff, note types and values, etc). Read More