Piano Lessons in Morningside Heights, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

My name is Linda. I am an opera singer and voice and piano teacher based in the Bronx, New York. I have been teaching private and group lessons since 2015 and have grown to love it. In 2018, I graduated from the CUNY Macaulay Honors College at Queens College with a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. I have performed all over the world and in famous venues including Carnegie Hall, the United Palace Theater, the United Nations, Avery Fischer Hall, and more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Accordion Music Keyboard

My teaching experience started 1990 after received certificate from YAMAHA Music Academy in Japan. Encouraging regular practice on a consist schedule is one of key points I like to emphasis for younger students as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. My students are encouraged to enter recitals as well as work on composing their original materials so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I use written materials including songs that have already been written by other composers, as well as my own etudes so that the lesson can be properly practiced. Depending on the individual student's technical ability and style of music they wish to learn, I write practice exercises specifically catered to them. These exercises will be focused on whichever technique we cover in the lesson, and after completion of this homework assignment, the technique should become second nature. Read More

Instruments: Piano Music

For younger students I like the Alfreds method books . I also use the Piano Adventures books as well as Hal Leonard for adults. I like to combine what the student is looking for musically and build upon that while supplementing the method book. For younger students I tried to engage them by making the lesson fun. If an adult is interested in popular music I supplement the lesson with a method book that is geared toward popular music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer

Henry has been playing piano all his life, teaching privately for over ten years and has been working with Musika for six. He has also worked as the choir director at his church for eight years. He has studied classical piano privately with Donald Garcia (at William Paterson College), jazz piano with John Firrincieli, and composition with Dennis Busch and 20th century composition privately with Dr. Jeffrey Kresky (William Paterson College). Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My rich experience with various genres and styles has allowed me to teach over 20 students for the past 5 years, and I would be happy to teach you! In my lessons, I show my students how joyful music can be, while teaching them the important fundamentals of piano technique, theory, harmony, and ear training. Everything in a very positive and relaxed environment. I teach all styles and geners and I find my way to the student- each student is something else and I enjoy it! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most rewarding thing for a teacher is seeing the student progress, does not matter to me if it's perfect! Music takes time and practice and it's very much like a painting. You are not gonna be done in a whole day, you add a little everyday. I only ask my students to set aside 15-30 minutes a day to practice. I am also encouraging to students to learn how to use their practice time effectively. Read More