Piano Lessons in Maplewood, NJ

Instruments: Piano

Firstly, as with anything, I try to get to know my students and their goals. Once I know where they are at, we can devise a plan for particular repertoire to play and particular techniques to master. I'm all about having fun through the process of learning the piano--piano lessons can often be seen as these nervewracking sessions, I prefer to treat my lessons as collaborative explorations where both myself and the student learn more about music-making together. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Keyboard

Music has been a big part of my life as long as I can remember.I have been playing the piano and organ for over forty years.I love teaching and performing. I took private lessons for about seventeen years from five different instructors. I went to Bergen Community college in NJ for music. I am currently performing at a theater in Suffern NY playing the theater organ before the movies on Saturday evenings. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Trumpet Trombone Organ Accordion Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

If youve been wanting to learn a favorite piece, working on that piece can get you excited about going to lessons. And, playing duets with your teacher can also be a great way to change things up. My experience as a teacher and my love of teaching is like the air I breathe........it's what I live for. In addition to making lessons, themselves, fun, I will help you connect with other musicians for additional opportunities. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

The key to progress is a solid foundation. For all students I will focus on core techniques and practice habits - from there we will dive into repertoire. Through our discovery of what music elicits a passionate response we will tailor our work towards building a foundation that best fits each student. Materials will vary widely based on the students needs. I employ techniques such as the Jaques Dalcroze Method and the Alexander Technique - both of which are rooted in the physical aspects of playing music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I'm a pianist and guitarist residing in Brooklyn, NY as an active performer and educator. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with degrees in Professional Music (emphasis in piano performance) and Music Production and Engineering. I began studying piano at a young age, and have since developed a solid foundation in classical, jazz, pop, rock, and folk styles. Read More

Instruments: Piano

• Frequent substitute private piano teacher for several students at LREI K-12 charter school in Greenwich Village, NYC • 5-10 years of experience as private piano tutor and vocal coach o Capable of providing instruction on both jazz and classical musicianship • Strong foundation in music theory down to the mathematical and physical fundamentals of sound • Completed two master’s level classes at Manhattan School of Music in music pedagogy o Jazz Pedagogy, taught by Christopher Rosenberg o Musicians as Educators, taught by Christopher Rosenberg • Performed and taught in educational show for NYC public elementary school as part of a jazz sextet highlighting the musical compositions and styles of innovators throughout jazz history • Taught masterclass and large jazz ensemble rehearsal to youth at CSMA Jazz Institute in Ithaca, NY o Topics for masterclass included the lifestyle of a jazz musician, the importance of open-mindedness in seeking musical influences, and exploring the use of space in the playing of jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. • Capable of teaching digital MIDI production and film scoring using Logic Pro X and a variety of software instruments, synths, and plugins Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My start as a full-time multimedia teacher was with a company called Rivoli Music. I had taught 25-30 Japanese women... It got tight in places (language) but it was mostly pleasure having the students' Photoshop, Flash, then make FLV video with original soundtracks. I had enough experience after 8+ years of working and teaching to become a full-time teaching musician again... I loved showing my original work to the public (C.E.I.G.), and the public to the classroom to studies on how it was constructed. Read More