Piano Lessons in Midtown Manhattan, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

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Instruments: Piano

I am a very nurturing, sensitive and engaging piano teacher and I love discovering what excites my student - then I can cater to their specific needs and strengths. I understand that children these days are so overbooked with activities and I appreciate parents who prioritize practice time: only 15 minutes of daily practicing makes an enormous difference. My teaching styles may vary, but the goal is always the same: to take the student as far as musically possible! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I have been teaching music for 45 years and by the time I was 9 I already mastered 3 instruments my last teacher could not teach me any longer because I knew more than him as he suggested to find another teacher. I love to teach music I even like to manage bands. When I teach you learn and when you learn that is how I know I did a good job. I also teach students how to write their own music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For a absolute beginning students, I usually teach every white key's name, reading music from middle c, time signature, quarter note, and finger position all in first lesson. Then I like to start with The Russian school of Piano playing. From book I part 1, part 2 and after book 2 I usually introduce them to A dozen a day and depends on the students, if they are interested in more technic book I like to offer them more. Read More

Instruments: Piano

One of the biggest things I've learned from teaching students and being a student myself is that ultimately, the student's mindset and practice habits are the biggest determinant in their improvement. That is why I believe strongly in getting to know each individual student before designing a week-by-week curriculum that I feel is best for them. Books I tend to use often include the Faber "Piano Adventures" series, Hanon, and Bartok's "Mikrokosmos" (for sightreading practice). Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Music Keyboard

I strongly believe that all students are capable of learning an instrument and while there are some basic tenets to learning music, every student has their own style of learning in terms of pace and physical ability. It is up to me the instructor to find the best way to present the lesson. My teaching style is characterized by creating a relaxed and fun environment where my own passion for music helps inspire the student. Read More