Flute Lessons Passaic County, NJ

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe the number one rule of playing music is to have fun. Stressing this frequently with my students to remind them to not get frustrated with themselves if they run into any challenges with learning their instrument is a part of my teaching style. One of the many motivational sayings I tell them is, "Nothing in music is hard, it's just unfamiliar." I lean heavily on what they're interested in, if they have any favorite artists or songs and I also balance that with artists and songs that are some of my favorites. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

I have taught at all levels, from pre-school through college. I have taught these levels privately, and in group environments, My college teaching experiences include Seton Hall, Bergen Community College, an Fairleigh Dickenson University, My public school teaching included Paterson, and also several Catholic schools, including St. Andrew's in Clifton, St. Anne's in Fair Lawn, and St. Thomas in Midland Park. I played in the The North Jersey Orchestra, The Bergen Syphony, and the Adelphi Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

The greatest feeling is when I see that light bulb go on; that the student finally gets it. The smile on the student's face is the best gift for me as a teacher. Another great moment is when the student can't wait for the next lesson or when the student comes running in to the lesson in excitement wanting me to hear the excerpt that he/she finally conquered. That's motivation! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Acoustic Guitar

First and foremost, learning any musical instrument should be a fun experience. With this in mind, each person's lesson is subjective and progresses according to the student's learning style; a beginning 5 yr old student's lesson will look much different that a beginning 14 yr old student's lesson. Each student will learn repertoire from a lesson book, solo repertoire and anything else that they may express interest in. As a student progresses, their repertoire will naturally become more challenging . Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute, Piccolo

For small children, I used kid-friendly method books provided by the music school I was working with at the time to keep them engaged and entertained. For older children and adults, I simply ask about their prior musical knowledge and the music that they enjoy so we could use that as inspiration. For beginning students, I recommend the Standard of Excellence or Essential Elements which are both great options for the basics of their instruments and both include fingering charts and fingerings for each new note they learn. Read More