Music Lessons in East Village, NY

Instruments: Drums Conga

I am an experienced musician with a background in teaching percussion and drums. In the Spring of 1993, I graduated from Parson's School of design in New York, where I primarily studied Jazz and Afro-Cuban music. I am a very motivating and passionate music instructor who enjoys sharing my love of music and instruments. I have a strong knowledge of various drumming styles, including swing, samba, bosa-nova, rock, and funk. I have used my knowledge of music to instruct students in learning to play trap drums, congas, bongos, and timbales. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I tailor make the curriculum according the level of the student and the areas that he/she wishes to work on. I frequently write my own lessons which will be published as book in the near future. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I really like to work at the pace of my students, letting them to take time to digest the information that I give to them. My ultimate goal as a teacher is to help you develop not only as a drummer but as a complete musician. Everything I teach is focused on the ultimate goal of playing music and developing your technical ability with the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My approach to teaching really varies depending on the students specific needs. For absolute beginners, I can tend to follow a more concrete progression, but depending on who the student is, and what they're level of passion may be for learning something specific, the lesson may be highly specific. If the student is interested, I personally like to give them an understanding of some of the theory as they go along, even if they are a beginner because I believe it helps them to see the bigger picture. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Again, the most important thing about learning any instrument is to have fun! If it's not fun, you won't continue to work hard at improving. That doesn't necessarily mean that I am not "tough" on a student. I think it is important to be honest and hold students accountable. However, I belive in celbrating all of the "wins" in life, no matter how small they may be. Let's work together to set lofty but attainable goals, and then let's have a blast arriving at all of these milestones . Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a thoroughly seasoned music educator. As a college student, I served on the faculties of The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and the West Manor School of Music. After graduation, I taught in the New York City public schools for a 5-year period. Additionally, I established private teaching studios in the Long Island area. I then accepted a position at Dowling College in Oakdale, NY as Adj. Professor of Music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass

For young beginners, I typically start with keyboard exercises and basic lessons in music theory fundamentals and ear training. Upon mastery of a few fundamental skills, students are introduced to a range of compositions that they can choose to learn to study and to play. For all my students at various levels, I assess their abilities and consistently challenge them to sharpen their skills.  Now i'm incorporating concentration, breathing, counting and stretching exercises. Read More