Voice Lessons in Manhasset, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 5 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

If you love music, then you should love your lessons! Lessons with me are fun, challenging as well as enriching! Vocal Instruction will include: light stretching; to reduce tension that can block good vocal production and vocal freedom. Accessing and giving feedback about your vocal potential and growth. Identifying vocal range and limitations. Proper vocal techniques with respect to vocal scales, breath control, pitch, tonality, resonance and posture. Beginner Piano/Keyboard will include: Knowing the notes that correspond to every key. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, where his responsibilities included performing Hermann in Les contes d'Hoffmann, Bello in La fanciulla del West, Silvano in Un ballo in maschera, Moralès in Carmen(conducted by Alain Altinoglu), Cascada in The Merry Widow (conducted by Emmanuel Villaume), and Kuligin in Katya Kabanovà (his company debut, conducted by Markus Stenz), as well as covering Ravenal in Show Boat, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Harlekin in Ariadne auf Naxos, Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Le Dancaïre in Carmen. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

My instruction is tailored to the specific musical goals and needs of the individual student, however, a students progression is paced by the individual. A significant aspect of my teaching style is my understanding of the various ways in which people learn and the vast amount of tools I utilize to impart information. The balanced acknowledgement of a students strengths and weakness tends to encourage their desire to progress, while setting attainable goals can motivate that process to result continuously. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I typically start them off with a very simple method of repetition and mirror working first with one hand on the instrument then progressing to fret work. The fundamentals may seem tedious but they are necessary to reach a basic playing level in a short amount of time. I like to use both classical and modern music to interest all of my students and introduce them to new musical genres. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I began teaching 5 years ago. I started teaching classical Indian music and expanded into teaching vocal technique in various genres from Bollywood to western classical. My focus is to make sure your voice is functioning to the best of its ability in students of all ages in any genre. I like to facilitate a friendly, warm and encouraging environment where the student feels free to make mistakes and try new and different sounds thereby finding their unique voice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Organ Synthesizer Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I teach a variety of music to a variety of people, ranging from classical composition to hip-hop songwriting and production, classical voice to pop, rock, and punk vocals, baroque piano to free jazz synthesizers, and maybe noteverything in between, but I try to get close.I have been teaching privately since 2006, with a special focus on teaching both children and adults with special needs. On top of that, I also am an adjunct instructor and engineer at Borough Manhattan Community College, where I teach students and other faculty alike the ins and outs of the recording studio. Read More