Piano Lessons in Pleasantville, NY

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Synthesizer Music

I like to have students move at their own pace. I would work with each student and learn their strengths and weaknesses in regards to playing their instrument, and use that knowledge to help guide them along during the lessons and in what work or etudes I give them to practice in between each lesson. For example, if a beginner student is struggling with the fundamentals of music or their instrument, I might spend more time on that to make them more comfortable with the fundamentals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele

All of my lessons are designed to develop technique in an way thats easy to learn and understand. I perfer to make sure the student has an understanding of the first position of the instrument before moving on. We will learn the first position in a way that will allow the student to have fun and develop their own playing style. Next we will move up the instrument learning about theory and chordal harmony. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I am sure, I was born a teacher, because when I explain anything, even in piano class, guitar or voice classes, I can see the reactions of the student when they understand me. They feel so happy and I feel so proud. From 1980 to 2013 I was piano and guitar player for a lot famous singers like "El Indio Araucano and Leo Marini and many more in the New City area. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

For beginner students I focus on the fundamentals; developing a sound and technique to allow them to be creative. I mix in ear-training with all of my students through different ways of connecting them to the music. I allow for all of my students to express their creativity through improvisation and all students are encouraged to reach creatively. I look to engage with my students in any way that relates with them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Piccolo

Most importantly, we are all here to have fun and enjoy playing music.  I always encourage my students to take risks, have a laugh and ask questions.  I work to build the student's confidence in their playing, ability to practice well, ability to perform in public and ability to be comfortable making mistakes.  We all progress at various rates and progress at any level is an accomplishment that each student should be proud to achieve.  If a student or parent of a student expresses their interested to move forward in a serious capacity, I am more than happy to encourage such movement. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Recorder Piccolo Music

He became interested in classical music when his elementary school class took monthly trips to the New York Philharmonic, and this is where he discovered his love for the flute as an instrument. “The flute always stood out to me because it was the highest and brightest voice,” he remembers. In elementary school, he began his flute studies through a scholarship program sponsored by the New York Philharmonic at the Lucy Moses School. Read More