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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in New Canaan . 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 Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Music
When teaching younger students, I prioritize developing a passion for music through engaging repertoire and positive encouragement, while instilling proper technique and organized practice with weekly progressive assignments. I also establish practice expectations and share progress with parents. In every lesson I demonstrate concepts by performing various woodwinds and piano, and by singing. Advanced students work towards external goals established in consultation with both students and parents like school concerts, honor band/orchestra auditions, or college applications, encouraging students to grow their musical community outside of the lesson studio. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder
I want each lesson to be exciting and productive for each student. I have different methods for each student's particular needs and desires, but the primary goal is that the student has fun and enjoys their lessons. For students who would like to learn classical music I have extensive training in repertoire. I also play duets with students, and play along with recordings. I this helps students to learn skills like intonation and sight reading, but primarily they are just really fun! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My name is Tim and I am a New Jersey based musician. I have been performing, learning, and teaching music for nearly a decade of my life. I started my musical journey as a Drummer when I was 6 years old. After many years of hard work I finally attended and graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA during the Summer of 2014. I have since relocated to the New Jersey/NYC area and most recently Las Vegas NV. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar
My first ever performance was at a piano recital as a 6-year old. By the 5th grade I was performing with a genuine garage band, making our debut performance headlining at our elementary schools talent show. From that time forward I've been in countless multifarious bands and have been performing music in some form or other ever since. I have performed with and sat in for some of the finest NY metro area musicians including the late great Melvin Sparks, Scott Spray (Johnny Winter), Scott Lebish (James Brown) Gil Paris and Jeff Smith. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I like to focus on giving the student a strong foundation and helping to foster creativity and a lifelong love for music. This means a lot of focus on technique and understanding musical principles as well as exploring different types of music and pushing creative boundaries! Read More
Instruments: Piano Music Keyboard
My teaching philosophy directs me to the strong commitment of musical education, especially for those instrumental training that require disciplined studies from younger ages. I have versatile pedagogical methodologies that tailor to student levels from early beginners to advanced learners. I am skillful for Suzuki style, and have successfully applied to students who are benefited from this learning method. I am also having a thoughtful investigation and a trained examination on using method books. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Synthesizer Music
I am a graduate from NYU with a Master’s in Music Technology. I am hoping to start a career in the music industry or any similar field. I have been playing in multiple bands and orchestras since I was young, and have played at all levels. I have helped other or fellow musicians at places like Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, where I was a music staff intern during one summer. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Some of my students have been accepted into various prestigious performing arts High School’s, including La Guardia, Kaufman Center, and Brooklyn College. Beyond this, my students have gone on to become finalists in international singing competitions.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
One of my greatest accomplishments in the last few years was when I won sixth prize in a prestigious international competition for opera singers. The competition consisted of four phases; the first took place at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the second through fourth were held in Barcelona, Spain. Out of the thousands of people who auditioned, only six winners were chosen and I was the only Venezuelan singer.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The voice is an instrument that reflects the soul of the singer. There is something so magical about being able to connect to your resonance and to express emotions through the human voice that captivated me.
When will I start to see results?
Everyone is different! My advice is make short term and long term goals. That way you will see how much you grow from one lesson to the next one.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
That teacher is my dad. He is a music teacher and professional guitarists. He used to play all kinds of music for me and encourage me to sing and read about music. His work ethic and his discipline was incredibly inspiring. He would wake up extra early to practice and he never gave up when something was challenging, he would find a way to make it work and he made sure to have fun while practicing.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I recommend talking directly to the teacher, every child is different and even if they aren't ready to learn some subjects they could still benefit from taking the lesson.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
10-15 min of really focused practice will help accomplish more than you think!
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing is to stay motivated through the times where you don't feel like practicing. That is why one has to find ways of rewarding ourselves for our small victories.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Yes, I use Alfred, Bastien, Faber, Hannon, Marches, Garcia and Vaccai. It is helpful to have a book as a guidance for the student to practice at home.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I like to work on 20 min of technique, text work and translation, historical research and character development. If I have more than one piece or opera to learn I make sure to schedule different times to practice each piece, that way I don't get overwhelmed and I get to accomplish more.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My degrees are in Vocal Performance and 3 years of music education. Music is my life, my inspiration and my passion. I never feel like I am working hard when I making music or teaching it.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Mimi in La Boheme by Puccini. The music in this opera is extremely beautiful as well as the character. You learn a lot about friendship and hardship from this opera.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would be a nurse or medical doctor. Music heals the soul and I like to help my students and audiences to feel better and to heal.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love traditional folk music and making a fusion of it with classical singing. I love it because it allows me to learn about different cultures and their way of expressing emotions.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I decided to study piano because it helps me accompany my songs and learn new music. It is also good to play a harmonic instrument when you have a melodic instrument.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I come from a family of musicians. When we get together we usually sing and and play for each other. I have musical family members on both sides.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I knew I wanted to be an opera singer when I was 11 years old. My dad brought a CD of Bach cantatas and I knew it right away.
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