Music Lessons in East Village, NY

Instruments: Voice

A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Susan has been working since the age of 4 performing in Choirs, Bands and Musical Theater. She has performed at the Kennedy Center and many other stages around the country with leading roles such as Eliza in My Fair Lady, to Ms. Hannigan in Annie. Other works include Cuckoos Nest, Nunsense I II, Hello Dolly, Annie Get Your Gun, 1776, Fiddler, Gypsy, Guys and Dolls, and many more.She brings years of training and experience to focus on YOUR personal needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I base my students' curriculum on their individual needs and interests. I strongly believe in learning fundamentals and the principals of music through scales, music theory, ear training, and reading music notation. I believe it is equally important for students to develop their own musical interests and goals so that we can apply all of the practiced skills in a fun and meaningful way. An example of this would is if a student wanted to learn a Beatles song I would have the student learn the chords and melody, but also the associated major/minor scale that song uses and develop an exercise that would be helpful towards learning the song. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I will vary my methods based on the individual student. For students between 3 and 7, I will use the Suzuki method, which in my experience is best for students of that age. For beginners after that, I will use method books and repertoire that not only addresses the students technical and musical development at that point in time, but is also fun and enjoyable to play. I encourage students to play in their school or community orchestra and will assist and encourage students to play in chamber ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

Hello everyone, I have a passion for teaching, particularly for adult beginners. My students focus on a variety of subjects, many of which enhance each other. Reading music is easier than reading a language! We need will find the easiest and most fun way to accomplish what you want. I am a strong believer that every student has different ways of approaching goals. My goal is to help people become in tune with their passions. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a dedicated piano instructor where teaching piano is my greatest passion. I developed my love for piano having come from a musical family. I come from a family of pianists and piano teachers, choir directors, music teachers in public school, vocalists who sang in church, with rock and roll bands, or with big bands back in the 30's, 40"s, and 50"s, and composers. All throughout my musical educational experience at high school and at university, piano was my main instrument where I continued my study of piano and music composition.  Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My lessons are tailored to the individual student. I will ask you what types of music interest you, what you expect to get from the lessons and the guitar in general, and construct a lesson plan just for you. I focus on "practical application", meaning I don't clutter your notebook with sheet music and boring terms to memorize. I will teach you how to play the guitar like your heroes using simple building blocks that will keep lessons fun and interesting and show results from day one. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

It is here that I will begin to introduce solo pieces, generally based on a mix of what the student is good at and needs improvement on. These solos could either be picked by myself or the student. At advanced levels, I like to teach what I have learned about multi-tonguing and multiphonics (to play and sing simultaneuosly. Here is when the material is based on what the student enjoys playing. Read More