Music Lessons in Colden, NY

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

My teaching style is one of stern motivation. I expect that each student will take the personal pride to prepare for each lesson by practicing the required amount and the assigned music. I can expect this because despite having a full-time job, I still find the time to practice and prepare for all of my lessons and performances. I also want my students to be successful and be proud of the performances that they are a part of. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I primarily teach the saxophone to younger students, and in this area I emphasize the fundamentals of tone production and the development of the musical imagination. My thinking here is simple: if you understand how the instrument works and you can imagine how something should sound, it takes only a matter of experimentation and diligence to achieve your goals. If the student is prepared to do this, I am there as an enthusiastic supporter and facilitator. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

Every student has their own objectives and learns at their own pace, and I appropriately tailor my curriculums, lesson plans, and learning materials to you and your experience level. My primary goals are to make your learning fun and interesting, holistic, and to strengthen your foundation. In my teaching I integrate a broad array of styles and musical knowledge to create deeper understanding and skill in the primary subject matter. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

I am a ambitious and passionate instructor all aspects of being a musician. Ive been a musician for all of my life. Music is all I know. Which is why I love the process of learning and seeing the process of my students getting better from what they used to be. I love seeing my students incorporate what they have been taught and express it while being themselves. I graduated from a arts high school with a music and regents diploma with a lot experience in music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

For younger students I employ the Suzuki Method which comprises a series of books and particular approach to teaching that I've found to be quite effective. The books provide a very well thought out sequence of pieces that help the student learn all of the necessary skills to play the guitar in the context of actual music rather than abstract exercises, and the method encourages a lot of parental involvement which helps to make at home practice (the most important part of learning any instrument) much more effective. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

I love teaching music. I make the lessons fun and I am very easy to get along with. I work around you! I will not make you learn a style that you are not interested in. I plan my lessons in advance so that I am always prepared.I provide facts about the music business through out my lessons so the student understand more about being a musician. I am currently working on my third degree in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

As a classically trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, I have been instructing for 10 years, alongside my activities in performance. I have been instructing students and colleagues within the University setting, as well as in private lessons. I encourage students to listen to music and to dive into their respective sounds as much as they can because immersion is key to understanding how to embody their sound. If a student is missing that piece to their musical character, then that is where I come in, to stoke the flame, and focus it. Read More