Piano Lessons in Sayville, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I realized the power of music at a very young age, when I first started singing in a musical theater workshop. I was incredibly shy up until I got to sing as someone else. The music transported me from my rather hectic childhood to a place beyond trouble, and only to freedom and expression. I was lucky enough to continue on this magical track when I was 10 with piano lessons, and then when i was just 13, one the most lively and angst-filled ages, with private guitar lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

For my younger piano students, I am a fan of the Faber and Faber piano books. The method books applies to my philosphy of teaching rhythm in syllables (ta, ti-ti, etc.) and found success with all my students in their abilty to read notes and play well. I also love their arrangements on their jazz, rock and roll, and popular series. I also try to include composition in their learning to make it fun and challenging. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I have hosted the Westchester, NY Musika recital for two years. I am a passionate and engaging instructor. I have taught all age levels and backgrounds and work to connect students to the music they love and help them realize their own voice at their instrument. I have composed music for lots of films and am constantly working on my craft. I teach classical and jazz and pop as well as how to read chord changes, charts and creating your own demos and songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

Beginner work how to take a Bow and how to use Bow in Cello. Left hand learning first with tape then take off tape to play listening intonation. Intermediate students work make good sound use bow slow and faster, contact bow differently and vibrato. To get better Vibrato work very slow vibrato to faster. For example play Scale, start Vibrato slowly 1 time to fast 4 time moving wrist. Let my students to record when they practice so they can listen and fix if figure out some mistakes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am apianist, vocalist, and composer who originally hails from Washington, D.C.I have been teaching and performing for over 10 years and I continue to seek out new and exciting musical opportunites. Versed in a variety of styles: jazz, classical, blues, rock, funk, and gospel,I have performed invenues up and down the Eastern seaboard, in Texas andColorado. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Im a percussionist/composer/producer based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2011, I graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City with a BFA in Jazz Performance, where I now serve as an assistant teacher for The Indian Ensemble with Samir Chatterjee. In 2010, I co-founded the band Moon Hooch and toured internationally for 10 years. In 2020, I began my private teaching practice both at home and virtually. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Synthesizer Euphonium Music Keyboard

I am no drill sergeant, but I wont lie to you either. I know when you've practiced and when you haven't. I encourage you and always be honest with you about your progress. I am on your side and want you to succeed.  That being said, I have a fairly structured lesson. Starting with a breif warm up, we wilk touch upon a review of the previous lesson, technique drills, and then the music we are currently workung on. Read More