Music Lessons in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Instruments: Piano

When it comes to working with students, I feel that i am very easy to work with. I try to encourage my students to practice and love to see them progress from week to week. I also understand that learning new things can be frustrating at times, and help them work over the lessons they are having difficulty with. For beginning students I strongly suggest they practice for at least 15 minutes a day, but would prefer they practice 30. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I'm very patient and kind. Students are expected to practice but I don't I'm always positive and create an enjoyable and rewarding lesson experience. I understand that my students progress at various paces and have different interests. I always give them challenges at any level and find materials of their interest to enhance the learning experience. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Once I am comfortable with a solid foundation of Trumpet fundamentals I will add solo trumpet literature into the lessons and assignments so that there is a balance between technical exercises and trumpet literature. From there I guide my lessons on how to properly practice between the lessons so that there is a steady progress throughout. I also invite the student, once proper technique is learned is not already, to suggest pieces of music that they are interested n which I will incorporate into the lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

I fell in love with music at a young age, hearing relatives sing and play, and began taking guitar and bass lessons as a teen.  I then majored in bass and music at Onondaga Community College, which is known for it's music program.  I have had the opportunity to tour the country with a band out of Austin, Texas, as a signed professional musician with a national act.  I recorded a love show for XM Radio, and have had a song played on NPR. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I love seeing that spark that people get in their eye when they pick up a song they love, or get over a plateau. Ive been able to help my students by learning what inspires them. Then I help them reach realistic goals for their skill. By providing a relaxed atmosphere students can let go of the stress of learning and have fun with it instead. Progression comes naturally with time and by setting personal goals and celebrating accomplishments, encourages the desire to go farther. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder

I use a combination of books for flute students since they are better suitable for flute study. Some of them are for example; Gariboldi execerses and Trevor Wye along with several books with simple flute solos for beginners. For more advanced students there is also i wide variety of Etude books such as Kohler etudes or Anderson studies. I use as well as solos up to level 6 from various Baroque, Classical, 2oth century Composers for flute. Read More