Music Lessons in Amityville, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice

I like to encourage to all my students to practice technique every day because consider that it will give them flexibility with the instrument. Also, I will stimulate them to find out the beauty, complexity and the appropriate interpretation of the repertoire that they are playing. The repertoire depends of student's level and their desire of improve. When I teach children I like to develop games during the lesson so they can have and learn at the same time. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I always like to give the opportunity to the students to work on the material that they are more interested in. If the lesson is with a beginning student I work mostly on technique and when I feel the student is ready we move on to repertoire. In general, I start with a good warm up where students can record it on their devices so they can use it at home as well. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching experience dates back to when I was back in Brazil, teaching privately young students and also adults. Here in New York, I have been teaching privately as well as writing various articles to drum magazines such as Modern Drummer Magazine, Drum! and recently I have a column in Drumhead Magazine called Brazilian Beat. I am a very all around drummer and teacher being exposed, researched and performed many different styles of music, not only Brazilian enabling me to pass along some knowledge in many different types of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

I find the most important aspect of being an educator is to find a way to keep motivation high and encourage individual expression. If I can find a way to connect with a student to get them excited and find their own creativity then I feel I have accomplished something that will stay with a student in all aspects of their life. It is a joy and a pleasure to share music and I am always looking to share music with new students of all ages! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a Professional musician of 25+ years. I have performed, recorded, and toured all over the World sharing my gift along with many notable Musicians through various genres of Music. Along with traveling and performing with my own band, this includes Drummer Elvin J. Bassist, Dave H, Pianist, Mulgrew M, R&B singer, Alicia Keys, and Rap Group Wu Tang Clan, to name a few. My interactions with them has pushed me to accept the responsibility to share my experiences and knowledge to help motivate the next generation of great Musicians. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

My name is Peter, and I am a performer and teacher in the New York City area. I completed my undergraduate studies in Flute Performance, and I am currently complete my Artist's Diploma at Queens College. As performer, I have played in some of New York's most outstanding venues; Symphony Space, Merkin Hall, and David Geffen Hall. I have played repertoire that extends from Baroque to contemporary, and I am sought after for my musically and shimmering technique. Read More