Piano Lessons in West New York, NJ

Instruments: Piano Voice

It is important for both me and my student to have long-term and short-term goals. Long-term goals may have to do with technique--for voice, examples may be releasing tension or singing with proper breath support. Short term goals are more linked to repertoire and can be technical or musical. An example on the piano may be playing through a piece with a particular metronome marking. I have each of my students use a practice log so both the student and I can keep track of short-term goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

I use Alfred Piano Method, it also dives into intervallic reading, as described above. Many true, albeit arranged, baroque, romantic, and classical piano pieces are featured without a lot of fluff and fanfare. This may be an ideal method for more serious, self-motivated students. The Alfred method is featured in a variety of books, including an all-in-one piano course for children, a prep course, and a basic piano library, completely correlated and presented in progressive levels. 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 Synthesizer Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level.“The fact that music education creates well-rounded, confident children, helps them become whole human beings who are sensitive to the world around them and teaches them the ability to think critically is why finding your music and giving your kids music lessons is such and important worthwhile undertaking. “ Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

Every time I see progress in my students is definitely the best feeling ever. Is more than rewarding to see how their abilities and talent has improve. I always want to make them feel the same passion I have for music and share it with them. I care a lot of what the desires of the students are so we can establish realistic goals and help them to accomplished it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I encourage every student to be the masters of their own musical development, first and foremost. I tend to treat every lesson as a consultation session, and we will get into the practice method that is appropriate for the student's given musical strengths and weaknesses. I guide them through some practice, and continue to give them next steps. I stress a commitment to a solid warmup routine. Like other pursuits, this routine is very crucial to the maintenance and development of ability. Read More