Music Lessons in Manhasset, NY

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I began my teaching days informally when I was still a student at Fairport High School. Some family friends wanted to learn how to play saxophone, so I began teaching them. Next thing I knew, I had a small-time music studio in my parents' basement! I was teaching saxophone as well as jazz improvisation at that time. I took a break from teaching when I went to college, and began teaching again the summer after I graduated. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I believe teaching is one of the most important things I can do to 'give back' in music. I've had the great fortune of studying with some of the best trumpet teachers in the world. Being able to share my experiences, the challenges I've faced, and how I've addressed them with the guidance of those teachers and applying that to the specific needs of a student is incredibly gratifying. I first began teaching in High School and since my return to the instrument, have maintained a small studio practice with students of all ages and abilities. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My passion for singing had easily translated into my passion for teaching singing. When a student has their "a-ha" moment as they figure out a solution to something they've been grappling with vocally, there is nothing more joyful. I work closely with the student to understand their goals and achieve them each class. I believe in an encouraging and safe learning environment. I am a persistent coach and I will ensure that the student is satisfied with their achievement I each and every class. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Latin Percussion Music

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred's Basic Piano Course for piano students. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

She was truly “Madama Butterfly” ------for real!” The Longboat Observer----Florida “Performances in this production are uniformly outstanding. Of particular note is Ok-Ja Lim as Madama Butterfly ... Vocal capacity and stamina, sense of dramatic action and overall creation of the environment are most supremely demonstrated by performers.” Arts in Our Town----Sarasota, Florida “Ok-Ja Lim-Superb as Butterfly, Miss Lim’s mastery of this difficult role is a marvelous achievement. Such music from this woman who must be about ...?” Pelican Press----Sarasota, Florida Giacomo Puccini Would Have Been Delighted! “All the elements have come together on a top-quality level; Read More