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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Montclair . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been an band and orchestra director for several decades and was director of the brooklyn college big band for 4 years as a grad student.I am quite familiar with concert band, jazz orchestra & symphonic as well as pop music repertoire . I have a background of 8 years in percussion ensembles as well as having studied afro cuban, caribbean and indian music. I currently teach guitar, piano, saxaphone, clarinet, drum and percussion classes to children from 5-17 years olden have also taught a few children with autism and ADHD. I can teach general music appreciation, history, theory, ear training, and courses re: american music. I can conduct jazz band, symphonic, orchestra, rock band, pit orchestra or percussion ensemble classes as wells perform in musicals as pit drummer. I have had 40 years experience performing and directing orchestras in many music genres from broadway pit orchestra, big band jazz, pop,rock, latin, symphonic, military, percussion ensemble and more. I love music and have performed in all kinds of music events from pop, symphony, opera, rock, big bands, broadway shows and national tours. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
For young beginning piano students, I typically start with John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano: The First Grade Book and move up throughout the series from there. For young beginning voice students, I start with lessons on proper breath support, sight-singing, intonation exercises, and warm-ups to shape their voice. For both my piano and voice students, I establish a strong, classical foundation that is built on fundamentals to get their instrument working properly and then branch out to other genres from there. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Oboe Bassoon English Horn Keyboard
I always begin a lesson with having the student play a song/piece of their choice, so that they can feel confident and comfortable in their own skin and in the lesson space. For wind instruments, long tones and scales will occur at the beginning of the lesson, and will be followed by study of an etude and/or piece of repertoire. I will ask the student to sing through the piece, so that the student can make a connection with their own voice and with the music, followed by the student reading through the piece with their instrument. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
Hi! I'm Zoe, a conservatory-trained classical and musical theater vocalist. I have over 10 years of experience teaching private vocal and piano lessons, working with students of all levels in classical, musical theater, and jazz styles. My teaching approach combines vocal exercises to assess progress, technique-focused repertoire, and student-selected music to keep lessons engaging and fun. I emphasize building a strong foundation in technique while fostering confidence and healthy vocal habits. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2010, I graduated from Fundação das Artes de São Caetano do Sul (Brazil) with a concentration in classical piano. I've performed and participated in several music festivals throughout South America and the United States, including: Oregon Piano (2018), Oregon University, Musik Fest - Bethlehem - PA. As a composer, I've written for musical theater, cinema and regular works. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet
For beginning piano students, I use a series of books designed for beginners called Dozen a Day. It is very organized and it teaches the student in a very clear way. For my trumpet students I use Arbans, Clarkes. Schlossberg, and 45 years of experience playing trumpet. As to a philosophy of teaching, I believe in never ever being mean to the student as that causes a negative experience. Instead of the mean strict scolding method, I prefer an upbeat positive 'you can do it ' approach!! Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
Daniel is a versatile musician, composer, and educator. He began playing saxophone at age 11, and has since expanded his repertoire to include multiple woodwind instruments. Originally from midcoast Maine, Daniel has been based primarily out of New York since 2008 when he began his studies at Purchase College. Daniel looks forward to remaining an active teacher in the tri-state area, and a return to Purchase College, this time as a graduate student and he has also recently moved full-time to New York City! Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided to become a musician in high school. Yes it was gradual decision for me. A lot was involved into it. But i like my choice.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Probably some average job. I always work hard no matter what i do. I encourage my students to do the same to get the meaning of it.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Classical style is my favorite. Because it has a rich variety and a lot of space to explore. And i share this space with my students too.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I play only keyboard instrument. I decided to stay with keyboards. Whether its electrical or real piano. I had enough work with it to develop myself. Now i teach and develop others.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My family members are in Russia and they are not very much into music. My mother knows some basics of the piano and my dad plays guitar a little.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
My drean piece is Alkan ouverture. Because its melodic, romantic, hard to play. I like challenging pieces . Hopefully in the future i will achieve it. I also can teach it.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Mine is performance and i was taught to teach too. I chose it because i wanted to apply my skills and practice. And i think it worked.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
My practice is to be masterclass pianist. Students dont have to do it if they dont want. I play scales 100s of times daily and when i m not playing i listen to piano music to keep my mind with piano continiously.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use russian method of teaching approach. Then we begin to study Hannon virtuoso pianist book. I studied it myself when i was a student . I still use it for my practises.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest will be left hand passages. Relationship between mind and feel for the hand. It will be accomplished with time. Its a gradual process. I think piano is longest instrument to learn.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
We studied to know and to learn. We didnt focuse on winning. They succeeded by practicing hard, following instructions, picking up their own way. My success came through enormous hard work.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Immense practice achievements, strohg opera knowledge, biigraphies of composets, feeling for each piece, love to play and to listen. Proud of my memory to remember thoudands of pages of music.
When will I start to see results?
After every practice. Like me every day. I practice all the time and still improving. To feel piano better, to listen to hear new varieties of sound.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Yes my last teacher from princeton. He showed me new ways to play. Still following rules and classical traditions. After i practiced hundreds of hours i decided to continue to this day!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Piano and music education was the only talent and passion i had for. It just came naturally. I played since kindergarten. Now i perform often and have a lot of students to teach.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Follow instructions closely. Always communicate with teacher. Love what you do. Understand the importance of it. I study 12 hours a day 6 days a week. I m willing to put my progress in my students.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
At 4 years old is normal to start. But you can start anytime. Its never too late. Discuss with your kid that it could be hard sometimes. Piano is the hardest instrument of all. But together we will get it!
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