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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Ridgewood . 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 Drums
A 20-year veteran musician, I was working in Los Angeles performing with such people as Gregg Wright (Michael Jackson's former guitarist), Spencer Davis, and many other high-profile names. I performed all over the Southwest, from San Francisco to San Diego to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. I've done weddings, clubs private parties, recording sessions, drum circles...you name it. I'm also friends with famous drummers you've heard of, and relay stories of the life of a musician that you won't hear in any music school. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola
Violin/Viola: String Builder, Strictly Strings, Introducing Positions, Wohlfahrt, Sitt, Kayser, Fiorillo,Kreutzer, Flesch, etc. Cello: String Builder, Strictly Strings, Introducing Positions, Klengel, Popper, etc. Piano: Thompson's Methods, Piano Pieces for Children, Alfred's scales and arpeggio exercizes Voice: Vocalises, 24 Italian songs and arias, Vaccai, Marchesi, Lutgen, supplemental exercizes, English, German, Italian, andFrench diction. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I bring 30 years of teaching experience. I began tutoring undergraduate students in theory and ear training, as well as offering piano lessons for non-piano majors. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I taught advanced music history and theory at Juilliard and NYU, as well as regularly maintaining private lessons in piano and composition. For beginners, I provide sound foundation of piano technique and emphasis in the joy of music through musical appreciations. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Music Djembe
For beginner students, I typically start with the book Syncopation by Ted Reed. From this book, students learn basic rhythmic concepts and how to read them, and they develop the coordination to play them on snare drum and drum set. Then, I teach my students the 26 basic rudiments that all drummers must know. After that, I teach my students different types of ethnic musical traditions from all over the world. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I teach from my home studio. I teach private lessons and give my students my full attention which has proved to be the key to my continually increasing student enrollment and high retention rate. Music has been an integral part of my life, playing a major role in both my personal and professional life. I embrace the chance to be immersed in it, to share my enthusiasm for and expertise in the area of music education, promoting creative development and student performance skills. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Robbie is a multi-instrumentalist performer, teacher, and composer from Somerville, NJ. He actively plays out with the bands Ross Griswold and the Second Line, Woke Robot, Wig Party, Castle Lane, and more - spanning genres from rock, funk, New Orleans and R&B to Afro-Peruvian jazz fusion and electronic music. He’s also the music director for Antioch Baptist Church in East Orange, NJ. Actively using Ableton Live to perform and compose, he is a sought-after music programming guru, able to teach and solve complex audio and midi setups for live bands and music producers. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music
I am Cristina, Violin Piano Music teacher, recording artist and educator. Classical trained from Piano and Violin when I was 5 and switched to viola after high school. I earned Advanced Certificate and Music Performance Master degreed from New York University where I also worked as Adjunct Faculty .Beside teaching I do recording project, such as Original Sound track for film,Netflix and Album and game music when I was studying in school, I had also performed at major music festival such as in Norway, Czech Republic and Korea and having lots of recital. 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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