Piano Lessons in Lyons, NJ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet

Since the majority of my students will earn a living outside of music, I've learned that the number one task is to make music easy to use as a life-long pasttime.My experience with young people has taught me that rather than seeing myself as a music teacher, I'm a teacher who uses music to teach about life. I love connecting musical development to other things we do and talking with students about how musical thinking and discipline affect other areas of our lives. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style consists of setting realistic short term and long term goals for my students. I always make sure my students understand the material I am showing them. I encourage them to challenge themselves to achieve their goals they never thought they could achieve. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Abraham has taught over 25 students (and counting) with Musika since 2007. He has taught in classrooms and private lessons with students ranging in age from 4 to 70 years old. He is also an active performer, joining the stage with some of New York's hardest working jazz, pop, and rock bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching philosophy centers on navigating students' diverse abilities and learning challenges. For young beginners, I choose the Piano Adventure series, incorporating extra techniques for a solid foundational understanding. Adult learners benefit from the adaptable Adult Piano Adventure series, offering flexibility and catering to varied backgrounds. Understanding each student's distinctive characteristics is crucial; I tailor lessons based on proficiency, challenges, and individual interests, making the learning experience effective and enjoyable. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I've been teaching voice and piano for about 6 years. II have worked as the Youth Choir Director at churches in Indiana, Kansas, and New York. Read More

Instruments: Piano Harp

I try to find out what my student's goals are and try to arrange lesson plans that will work steadily towards their goals.  I try to give them knowledge about interesting facts and tips each week of something that they may not consider.  For younger students I try to show them how to practice so that they can prepare themselves appropriately each week.  Also I encourage students to use a metronome.I try to emphasize becoming adept at note reading. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Psychologists and educators have developed a number of systems to help us recognize and categorize these differences. These systems aren't meant to predict everything about your students, but they're great for getting us to think about how and why different people process information differently. We can use them to help us analyze our teaching tactics, and find opportunities to make them more flexible and adaptable to individual student needs. They also help us overcome misunderstandings that arise from differences in personality. Read More