Voice Lessons in Ridgefield, NJ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Every student learns at a different pace and many students learn differently. Music is an aural art form and I've found that many younger students haven't always heard a lot of music. I like to incorporate listening and appreciation in those cases. I like to encourage creativity and share ideas that show the student they can create music of their own. I like to see the student enjoy what they are doing and I like to point out their growth, especially when they feel frustrated. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Ukulele

I first and foremost love meeting new people and helping them to enjoy music. My background is in opera and musical theatre, but I have been playing piano for twenty-six years and also teach ukulele and flute. I have been studying music for twenty-six years, including Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in classical vocal performance. It was there where I learned to sing in seven languages. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

My teaching style encourages the student to have fun, be expressive, and get curious about music. I keep things very simple in my lessons. Each student I have ever taught progresses at their own pace. So for me as the teacher I work in the lesson to give them the tools they need to work. It is very. important in lessons to acknowledge the student's accomplishments so that they are aware of where they are growing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

She is Korean and her name is Ok-Ja Lim.” Critic at Large, Eyewitness News----WTOG TV, Ch. 44----Sarasota, Florida “Puccini’s Madama Butterfly was particularly effective was due in great part to the personal charm, authentically Oriental presence, and grace of gesture and movement of Korean soprano Ok-Ja Lim and to the fact that her surprisingly large, perfectly focused lyric soprano voice never lost its full round quality.” Opera Canada - Canada “In such a production, Cio-Cio San cannot be a withering blossom, and Korean soprano Ok-Ja Lim was not. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I strive to make a true connection with my students and give them lots of opportunity for growth and exploration in our music lessons. It is exciting and rewarding for me and my students to unlock new discoveries and make progress! I like to encourage this by setting realistic goals and giving opportunities to perform for each other and create a safe place to try new things. I believe music to be so richly rewarding for anyone. Read More