Music Lessons in East Rochester, NY

Instruments: Violin

I am originally from Warrenville, IL where I discovered my love of violin while studying with Dr. Lee Joiner at Wheaton College. I graduated from the Eastman School of Music in 2022 in the studio of Professor Oleh Krysa, and am continuing with my Master's degree in Performance and Literature with Professor Yoojin Jang. My mother is a piano teacher so I grew up around in a very musical household where I got to experience a community of students and teachers. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I have experience with teaching all ages and demographics, and I enjoy teaching a diversity of students. Please don't hesitate to reach out about taking clarinet lessons with me. I am an encouraging and fun teacher who caters my teaching style to the needs of the student, and I work with students to accomplish long term and short term goals. I have extensive knowledge of solo and ensemble repertoire and method books. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I aim to keep instruction individualized while working on technique, reading ability, practice techniques, tuning, mindset, lesson book/etudes and solo repertoire. Beginners: Simple scales and arpeggios, lesson book, internalized counting, pulse, knowing counting internally, simple solo repertoire, listening to examples of solo repertoire, practice habits Intermediate: Full range scales, lesson book, rhythmic consistency, counting internally, solo repertoire, listening, practice habits, practicing incrementally Advanced: Full range scales and 3rds, even rhythmic flow, counting internally, use of metronome, listening, effective practice mindset and techniques College level - I teach at UNT and Richland College Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

At my current day job, I am a music teacher at an art-centered music program for adults with varying levels of physical and developmental disabilities. We work on elements of music history, theory, and performance which culminate in a thematic bi-monthly performance. I focus on the needs of each person while still maintaining a fun and engaging group class atmosphere through repetition and a consistent schedule. I also teach private lessons and have taught people from all different age groups and abilities. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

Making music together is about connecting with each other as humansand that is what I emphasize from the first lesson. I want to get to know the real you before I get to hear you playyour interests, your goals. This allows me to see your playing as an extension of your personality. From there, learning is a matter of learning the vocabthe technique on the instrument that lets your unique personality shine through. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I love to see my students become successful! I do my best to tailor each lesson to their specific needs and goals. I will always encourage and bring them up to a new level; but I am very encouraging and want them to have fun. I will teach a person as many ways as I can to get them to understand a concept; relying on intuition and the multiple intelligence theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Regardless of the age of the student, I want to ensure that the music we work on is both enjoyable for them and healthy for their voice. I do research for each individual student so that the correct repertoire is chosen! For beginning students who are ages 7-12, I begin with folk songs and Disney songs. These have simpler melodies and engaging text that help younger students stay interested. For beginning students that are 12-18, I will begin with folk songs and musical theatre songs, moving to art song and classical pieces. Read More