Piano Lessons in Pound Ridge, NY

Instruments: Piano

Just like in our life experiences, I believe that keeping lesson plans diverse and high-energy is essential! This means that, during any given lesson, listening to a song, playing a song, tapping out rhythms, practicing scales, learning about jazz voicings, or speaking about the role that the piano plays in a rhythm section might be most relevant at any given moment. I take the time to learn about each student's normal practice schedule and make suggestions about how to practice, when to practice, and what to practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Electric Violin Music Keyboard

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2016, I graduated from Moscow State Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music Arts degree inVolin/Viola Performance. Also, I got the second certificate as a pianist. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play in Europe, Asia, North America, South Africa, South America. Read More

Instruments: Piano

As a teacher I aspire to challenge and engage all of my students in a safe, supportive, and compassionate learning environment. With my energetic, sensitive, and enthusiastic demeanor, I seek to motivate and engage my classroom in teaching methods that reflect the unique and individual needs of each student. As a life longer, I also yearn to consistently grow and evolve as an educator, by embracing new techniques and perspectives. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I began teaching 2 years ago during my undergrad years and fell in love with sharing the joy of music and singing. As a young kid, taking lessons myself, I constantly was seeking to learn different types of music and always felt like I could never find the right teacher who could help me expand my musical knowledge in the ways I wanted. Because I have a background in instrumental music, I truly believe in the importance of a foundation in theory, ear training skills, and music reading. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Organ Synthesizer

I typically use the Alfred books for young beginning students. In these books, children learn the geography of the keyboard and learn about the contours of musical notation and by the end are using both hands. For adults, as well as intermediate children and up, I prefer the Michael Aaron series for intermediate and beyond. For beginning adults I use the Aaron Musical Primer. I also use the Aaron Technic for advanced performers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If I am teaching children, I will mostly focus on fundamentals and developing finger strength or coordination for the instrument. I will try to instill the foundations of music while attempting to make it fun and interesting. If the student is an adult or has more skill level, I will let the student dictate the direction we go in, based on their desired skill level and interest. I am deeply interested by all genres and styles of music and I try to follow where the excitement is. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Seeing my students develop a passion for music is so amazing experience. It's so important to me to care each of student's different own their pace. I encourage this by setting a goals for my students at each lesson. And also having a lots of conversation with student is important feature for my teaching. Because each of student have a different vision and passion about music, without understanding what they have a feeling of music, teaching will be useless. Read More