Music Lessons in Brighton Beach, NY

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar

Setting goals is a very important practice for teaching. I am very easy going, kind and understanding. However, I expect there to be effort on the part of the student. I believe praise to be a better motivator than stoicism and I always make sure my students know when they are doing a good job and improving. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student have a breakthrough on their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

For beginning students, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has a grasp on the fundamentals of performance, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital or NYSSMA solo. After the student moves on from basic method books, I introduce more trombone-specific books such as Arban's Trombone Method Book,and Rochut's Melodious Etudes for trombone. For adults, I like to find out what kind of music they want to play and plan my lesson accordingly to skill level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

I typically start beginner students on the Rubank Elementary Method books for saxophone, clarinet, or flute. These books are a great way to introduce the basic mechanics of the instrument, as well as reading music. I generally like to branch out from the method books as soon as possible, by supplementing the basic reading with other technical studies and pieces. For adults and more advanced students, I like to steer the focus more in the direction of what they want to learn, while still teaching the proper fundamentals of the instrument! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I am originally from Seoul, Korea and came to the U.S.A. back in 2006 to study at the University of North Texas for my master degree. During the years at the UNT, I was taught by the legendary trumpet teacher, Keith Johnson and worked with world-renowned band conductors such as Eugene Corporon and Dennis Fisher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

I strongly believe that learning is an extremely personal endeavor. I am very sensitive to each student's style of learning. I like to get to know what inspires each student and help them fuel their own inspiration. I really think the learning should come from them. Sometimes I see myself as a facilitator, helping ushering in the calling that is already within. I am very good at helping the student set realistic goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Organ Synthesizer Recorder Piccolo Keyboard

Hello potential piano protégé ! ...Being a piano protégé as a child myself, I have been teaching piano, organ and flute for over 30 years since and I currently have students that range from children to adults. Included in your piano study is reading music, ear training, finger exercises, classical music, popular music and the students favorite songs. Lessons are usually 30 or 45 minutes long. I am a keyboard and composition major at Stony Brook University and play many musical styles like pop, standards, classical, jazz and rock 'n roll. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Music Keyboard

That way, whatever style of music they are interested in as they develop will be available to them. For my saxophone students, I prefer to focus on learning scales and melodies so that they have the skillset to perform any music they're interested in learning. As with my piano students, I meet the student where they are and help guide them towards goals they can work towards, whether that's learning a specific song, a style of music, something they are working on in school, or anything else! Read More