Flute Lessons in Moonachie, NJ

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Music Keyboard

Growing up in a musical family instilled a love of music as a child. My father was an accomplished jazz pianist and when I was 15 years old I began playing professionally. I had great teachers in my formative years, from my father, my band directors and to my private instructors, I learned that developing simple concepts to tackle seemingly complex ideas was the key to my success. I graduated from Texas State University in 2001 with a B.A. in Music Performance. Read More

Instruments: Flute

My teaching experience dates back to my high school days, as I began teaching private lessons part-time 8 years ago, teaching primarily young beginning and intermediate students. I have served as a teaching assistant for the 2016 Ervin Monroe Summer Flute Choir Workshop, where I played side-by-side with the members of the flute choir and offered advice and guidance. I have also served as the the primary flute instructor for the annual McCourts Music Fifth Grade Instrument Fittings in Berkley, Michigan for the past 5 years, where I work with fifth grade students teaching them how to play the flute. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Piccolo

I have been an active private teacher and performer for 30 years. Even though I am based here in NY City, I have done concerts and taught lessons and master classes in twenty countries in the USA, Europe and Asia for concert series and festivals. Besides getting my Bachelors of Music from Ithaca College, I furthered my private studies here in NY and France. My background spans all aspects of the music business including commercial recording, theater orchestra, symphony orchestra section member, chamber music, artistic representative for leading flute companies and soloist for classical/pop concerts on cruise ships. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Accordion

In year 2000 I was invited by one of the worlds finest bassists, Reggie Workman, to study at the New School University in New York City. I received a scholarship and moved to New York in fall 2000. In New York I trained with some of the worlds finest musiciansGeorge Garzone, Reggie Workman, Buster Williams, Chico Hamilton and many others. In April 2002, I was selected for the New School All-Star Wayne Shorter Ensemble, which performed at the Beacons In Jazz award ceremony at the Supper club, where Mr. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music

Teaching music has been a part of my life for ten years. I have been teaching saxophone, clarinet, flute, and piano to all ages in many different parst of the country including Utah, New England, New Jersey, and New York. I encourage my students to practice developing good habits but also having fun. I love all types of music and try to make what ever music/band the student is passionate about a part of the lesson, making the lesson educational and enjoyable. Read More