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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in NYC, New York . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Violin Viola
Traditional classical method, Suzuki method. Trained with teachers of various schools including Galamian and Tuttle techniques. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
If I am teaching children, I will mostly focus on fundamentals and developing finger strength or coordination for the instrument. I will try to instill the foundations of music while attempting to make it fun and interesting. If the student is an adult or has more skill level, I will let the student dictate the direction we go in, based on their desired skill level and interest. I am deeply interested by all genres and styles of music and I try to follow where the excitement is. Read More
Instruments: Cello
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons 25 years ago. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job! My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
Playing trumpet can be fun and enjoyable. It can also be one of the most physically demanding instruments to play. The physical aspect of playing can be the most crucial. Learning to play with proper air support, embouchure set, correct finger technique, and posture will not only make playing easier, but will also progress your abilities faster and more efficiently. My lessons are structured around the proper physical approach to the horn while applying fundamental techniques such as: Lip Flexibility, Technical Fingering, Range, Proper Equipment, and most importantly, Breath Control and Proper Abdominal Support. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba
I believe that students need to be taught to teach themselves. As a teacher, my role is to guide the student toward realizations with appropriate materials and information. However, the most beneficial learning occurs when the students feels they were an active participant in the discovery(ah-ha! moments). I can give students the answers, but I tend to use more leading questions to get them to figure out the solution on their own. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet
The best lesson I learned before attending college, my trumpet teacher taught me, "If you sound good while practicing, you're not really practicing", which I make sure to mention multiple times. I never try to overload my students with too much material, but instead try to understand what they would like to learn, and develop lessons and exercises from that. Brass instruments require commitment, and although difficult, playing should seem fun, instead of a chore. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Learn With Me! Want to be a musical chameleon or become a virtuoso on one instrument? You're in the right place. My goal with teaching music is to equip students with the tools and mindset necessary to free themselves of limitations. I want to work with you to identify your goals, and work towards them in which you will actually have fun and learn. Before taking lessons, I invite prospective students to do a trial session in which you can experience my teaching method and I can answer any questions you may have. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Discipline and consistency. There's always something more to learn and finding ways to show up for our instrument as consistently as possible is maybe the most valuable lesson that learning an instrument can teach. It takes time and there's no shortcuts. It's just being able to stay committed to the process of learning and getting better little by little that pays off in dividends.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Becoming a professional musician was always a dream of mine. Throughout my early adult years I was solidly a semi-professional, having other jobs as well as doing music. Since 2022 I've gone full time and I've never looked back. It's a real privilege to be able to do this professionally and I don't take it lightly.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
We've got a family band! There's not a Sherman family occasion that goes by without us playing a set or two. My cousins play and my brother also plays a bunch of instruments, so its always a joy to get together. We'll play anything from classic rock from the 60's & 70's, Motown, current top 40 and everything in between.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
My family is also musical. My older brother was the drummer in a band when he was in high school and his band would practice at our house. Because of that, there were always tons of instruments around. My curiosity led me first to the bass that hung out on our couch, and then as I got older and was able to see some amazing musicians perform, I felt like I had to figure out how to play like them. That impulse led me to learn drums and then guitar in college. Once I got a basic proficiency on those, it became more a method of self-knowledge. Music always felt like a safe place to go, with the added benefit that at the end of the day you can take all the things you learned and get on stage and perform!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
At first, we're looking for a spark. It could be wonder or amazement while watching or listening to music, it could be the ability to focus on something musical for an extended period of time. It could be your child asking you every day if you can get them that guitar. At that point, it's worth a try. Lessons may not be the best fit for every child, but if your child is expressing interest in music it's a great place to start.
When will I start to see results?
This will depend on me, you, and your child (if you're booking lessons for your child) all doing our respective jobs. My job is to set out clear exercises and goals and make practicing exciting and fun. Your child's (or you, if you're looking for lessons for yourself) job is to find a way to be consistent in their practice. A little every day is better than a lot every now and then. If you're a parent, your job is to encourage your child's budding relationship with their instrument, and with music in general. Reminding them to practice, renting an instrument, and buying into their musical journey can go miles and miles for a child's musical development.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Playing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado was a huge bucket list moment. I had the opportunity to perform there in July 2024 with by band Snacktime, along with our big siblings Portugal The Man.
Being the house band for Jason Kelce's late night talk show "They Call it Late Night" on ESPN was also really cool.
I've also really enjoyed recording music and producing it all myself and watching it all come together piece by piece. It's something I would wish for any student of music, especially nowadays when it's so easy to start to begin to record yourself.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I love this question. It reminds me of a quote attributed to Abe Lincoln: "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening my axe". In other words, it's important to be clear with ourselves what our goals of a given session of practice will be. Are we working on flexibility? Are we working on intonation? Are we working on a specific piece of music? With that in mind, I've found it's well worth the time to spend even a couple minutes thinking and planning out how we want to use the time practicing, which would then dictate what exercises we might practice, or how much time we want to spend on specific aspects of our instrument.
25 Years
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Cities with Students
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