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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Smithtown . 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 Keyboard
I'm committed to helping students access their musicality within. I've been turning students' passions into performance abilities for several years. I have a Bachelor's of Music for Jazz Piano Performance from University of North Texas '10, and a Master's of Music for Jazz Piano Performance at the Manhattan School of Music '13. I have had the opportunity to perform with some of my musical heroes in various contexts, sharing musical moments with artists such as Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride, John Abercrombie, Ambrose Akinmusire, Taylor Eigsti, Dayna Stephens, and many others. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet
I have been a professional teacher and musician for 30 years. As a young man I traveled all around the world on cruise ships playing shows. Then, I aggressively pursued a free-lance career as a jazz trumpeter in New York City. I have always taught private lessons and I enjoy the challenge of reaching the student to inspire them to improve. Hopefully it will be fun as well. I have a proven method for teaching beginning piano students and I have extensive experience teaching the trumpet as well. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar
I am a passionate and motivated teacher who loves working with kids and sharing my love,passion and performance experience of music .I graduate from Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana with a Bachelor Degree in Musicology .I got my MAT Graduate Degree for Lehman College in Music Education .Performing nationally and internationally has been a great experience for me in other fields of music such as chorus director of National Children's Chorus in Tirana and artistic director for Albanian American Youth Voice Competitions Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard
I grew up in Santa Cruz, California, and began playing piano at age 9 with the help of my older sister who also played piano. During my high school years, I focused on composition, which became my main area of study during college. Through my college training at the University of California in Santa Cruz and San Jose State University I supported myself by giving piano lessons, playing organ and piano for churches, and working as a freelance pianist. 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 Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder
In my private lessons I emphasize building a strong foundation in rhythm, intonation, and note accuracy. I incorporate learning theory, and playing with musical intention into every lesson to develop maturity, even in young musicians. My students are comfortable reading music, and have all the skills they need to practice effectively. In addition, I have prepared many musicians for successful concerts, festivals, and gigs. I create my own custom lesson plans and materials to cater to the students needs. For young beginners, I recommend the KJOS Standard of Excellence book. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Music
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 9 years ago and have been consistently teaching student in my studio for the last 2 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key point I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for singing. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy singing and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Opera is close to my heart because I love the sheer power and grace of the voices. They truly are magnificent and some of the most impressive athleticism I have ever heard. Musical theater, however, is my first love. There is something about the storytelling through music that makes it so magical, and the fact that it is more contemporary in style and in our vernacular that makes it much more accessible to the masses. Opera has this ability too, absolutely, but because most of the well known operas are so antiquated and many are in other languages than english, it provides a bit more decoding to establish that connection to it. That being said though, if you're willing to do the work of bridging the language gap - opera can be a truly rewarding experience for the performer as well as the listener. Some of the best music ever written!
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have had several students participate in middle school and high school solo and ensemble and done extremely well. Many have auditioned well and been accepted into colleges with scholarships for music! Most have been self starters and have sought out these opportunities to compete and perform, and they usually do very well because they work hard and are driven to succeed. On the other hand I have also had experience with students who perhaps needed a bit more coaxing to participate, who had trouble with nerves, or perhaps didn't do as well as they maybe hoped for whatever reason. Success has an infinite number of ways to be measured, and for these students who struggled, if they overcame fears it was a great success! It's always a wonderful learning experience to venture out of one's comfort zone, and experiencing what might seem like a failure provides us with valuable information for our craft, but also for life.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
The first degree I received was a Musical Theater degree. I started off college pursuing classical music, but for a variety of reasons I decided to switch to Musical theater because I felt like it was a skill I could master and have in my tool belt, and classical music would always be there. Musical theater also felt more accessible to me at the time as a young person, and something I could seek jobs in immediately upon graduation, whereas opera singing was a more sophisticated art form that not only took time to master, but also took age and vocal maturity. I knew I always wanted to eventually go back to studying opera, which is why I pursued it in my graduate studies. I have found it extremely valuable to my opera ventures to have my experience in musical theater, and vice versa. They help each other immensely. Plus, now I have even more opportunities I am able to explore with my vocal crossover abilities.
When will I start to see results?
This can be difficult to answer. It depends on what your idea of results are. Often times, as the teacher, we notice a student's progress in as little as the first lesson! With the experience teaching, the more zero-ed in on the small improvements we become, and we detect more easily what is working and not working for any particular student. Everyone has a different learning style and pace, so it can be nearly impossible to say. I think a student's success is based on their desire to succeed and their commitment to putting the work in outside of lessons. Practicing on one's own is key, and directly linked to how quickly and effectively a student is progressing.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Set aside time, and stick to it! Setting small goals for your practice session can be helpful to some people, but always remember to enjoy the process! Perfectionism is something we all struggle with at some point but it's not always our friend. Seek small attainable goals and be glad in your achievements! Beginning is the hardest part - we don't always feel like we are in the mood to practice, but I bet if you just sit down and start, you will find yourself falling into it and maybe even enjoying! Just commit to starting and let the rest unfold.
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