Music Lessons in East Village, NY

Instruments: Saxophone

For my beginning students, I start off with Hal Leonard's Absolute Beginners - Alto Saxophone method book to start them off with the basic fundamentals of reading music and playing the saxophone. For my more advanced students, I introduce fundamental saxophone techniques as well as solo repertoire. For adults, I encourage them to come up with a set of goals, and I set up each lesson so that we meet these goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Electric Violin Music Keyboard

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2016, I graduated from Moscow State Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music Arts degree inVolin/Viola Performance. Also, I got the second certificate as a pianist. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play in Europe, Asia, North America, South Africa, South America. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a very nurturing, sensitive and engaging piano teacher and I love discovering what excites my student - then I can cater to their specific needs and strengths. I understand that children these days are so overbooked with activities and I appreciate parents who prioritize practice time: only 15 minutes of daily practicing makes an enormous difference. My teaching styles may vary, but the goal is always the same: to take the student as far as musically possible! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I believe every individual has different ways and styles of learning and I adapt my teaching method/style according to the needs of each and every student. Having been trained in the Kodaly method, I found that it is highly versatile and I have been using this method to teach ear-training and music theory to my students. I have been teaching my students with Suzuki, Alfred, Bastien and other classical methods depending on their needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Utilizing the philosophy of experiential education, I encourage my students to explore music through their own personal experiences. Understanding the experience we have with music in our everyday lives, allows us to personally connect with the music and sounds that speak to us, while aslo nurturing creativity and curiousity within our instrument. My purpose is to not only teach the technical aspects of the instrument but also develop a deeper and more personal connection to music. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My approach to helping students become better musicians and people is to try to cultivate a genuine desire to progress rather than a compulsion to comply with external pressure and expectations. I believe my teaching style makes achieving goals exciting for the student, rather than burdensome. This eliminates the need for pulling the teacher authority card. Establishing a good teacher-student rapport reinforces positive associations that enrich the process of musical growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Bass Guitar Latin Percussion Keyboard

One of the greatest sources of joy and exhilaration I have experienced throughout my teaching career occurs every time one of my students performs, and I get to witness the hard work and determination they have implanted into their playing. Every time they smile while playing their instrument is the single most rewarding feeling I have encountered in my years as a teacher, and I relish the opportunity to bask in that feeling every chance I get. Read More