Music Lessons New York

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I am passionate about all facets of music and music education. I am motivated by my students, learning from them how best to instruct them and act as a guide through the universe of music. I am from a family of musicians having grown up in the culture of musical performance on both my mother and fathers side. I graduated from SUNY Empire State with a Bachelors in Music Performance with a concentration in Bass and Piano. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music

The method books I use vary depending on the student and the district they attend. If a student isnt committed to one particular type of method book, I usually suggest the Standard of Excellence series because I feel it has a logical order of progression in terms of concepts. For students interested in learning jazz, I typically use books written by Jim Snidero, Lennie Niehaus, Hal Leonard, and Bob Mintzer just to name a few. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Fiddle, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a determined instructor in violin, guitar and composing and I love to write music as well as teach students to write. I believe firmly in positive reinforcement and a gentle approach. As a violinist I have played with the Hoff Barthelson Festival Orchestra and have played in venues such as a Purchase College Theatre and Carnegie Hall. As a singer songwriter and producer I have played at Bitter End, Sidewalk Cafe etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My lesson plans are devised around each student's individual goals. Do you have a favorite musician that you want to sound like? Is there an ensemble that you are dying to play in? Through a combination of effective methods and specific structuring to your needs, I can help you achieve those goals! For double bass, I find F. Simandl's "New Method for the Double Bass" and "30 Etudes for the String Bass" to be extremely useful. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I think my teaching style is getting to really know what my students want, knowing their sensitivity, musical taste, goals and previous lessons or ways to learn what they already know. I'm very focused on improve improvisation skills, as well as harmony and song writing skills. I will always try to maintain the interest of my students by showing them new music, by jamming along with them (that's a must in my lessons), so we both are gonna be really close musically, and therefore lessons will be more dynamic and fun. Read More