Piano Lessons in Sands Point Port Washington, NY

Instruments: Piano Music

I try to build upon what the students goal is while training them to practice consciously and with a purpose not just playing the music over and over and accomplishing nothing. I try to engage the student aurally and not only from the method book alone. This method encourages to make decisions on their own without being instructed to do so. Each lesson I like the student to bring a notebook to take notes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

With 15 years of performance experience, I have sang with the Richmond Symphony Chorus, the Tulsa Chorale led by Dr. Tim Sharp, the TU Cappella Chamber Singers and TU Chorale led by Dr. Kim Childs, and the Chancel Choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa led by Ron Pearson. Additionally, I have performed in concerts in coordination with renowned performers and conductors, such as Eric Whitacre, James Bagwell, and Anthony Parnther. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I use games, contemporary and standard song repertoire, and traditional techniques to teach an instrument and my approach to music. As a NY State certified teacher I tend to use progressive music pedagogue, tiered lesson plans, and practical objectives to engage students in challenging and rewarding musical experiences. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Piano Voice

Hello! My name is Austin and I'm a violinist and violist here in the Long Island, NY area. I recently graduated from The State University of New York at Fredonia with my degree in Viola Performance. My musical career has mostly been focused on playing orchestral and chamber music. I have played in orchestras featuring soloists, Grammy Winning cellist Zuill Bailey and violinist Rachael Lee. My teachers include Principal Violist of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I try to provide a good balance between working on theory, technique, and repertoire, and working on aspects that might be more fun like a students favorite song. This allows the student to make progress while also keeping motivated, which is really important for long term goals. For children, the balance has to lean more towards the more entertaining aspect, because of the reduced attention span. I actively work towards getting the younger students to increase their tolerance towards difficult challenges so that they can make more overall progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began studying the piano at the age of five and my preparatory training was at Juilliard. I hold B.Mus. and M.Mus. degrees from Manhattan School of Music and completed post-graduate studies at the University of Iowa. I am an award-winning concert pianist and recording artist. My two classical albums "Three More B's" and "Out of Haydn" have been aired on over 100 radio stations in the U.S. and abroad. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Bass Guitar

I think music HAS to be loved. That's how you excel. Love and passion drive the work. As an educator with 15 years in the field, I make it my goal to create extremely individual curricula for each student. No two people learn in exactly the same way. The aim, for me, is to find out what you love and use it to reach your musical goal. Read More