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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
Music communicates what words cannot. My teaching philosophy is based on an open dialogue, creating a comfortable, fun, and curious learning environment. Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. -Victor Hugo. I teach practical violin lessons in cooperation with music appreciation and listening, music theory, and music history. Students will quickly apprehend the joy of expressing and speaking through the violin. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele
My gift is understanding concepts and explaining them in a way people can understand (and adapting it to their learning style). I try to combine the best aspects of the instruction I received on piano and guitar, with useful and practical concepts (and styles) I had to seek out on my own. Typically I work out of the Ernie Ball How To Play Guitar books (Phases 1 and 2), while also incorporating popular songs (including songs the student wants to learn, as soon as they are compatible with his/her skill level). Read More
Instruments: Piano
All my students will get several questions from me prior to a lesson. They will be asked about what there goals are and how they want there lessons to be done. (i.e. concert pianist, recording session pianist, college degree in art performance, hobby etc...). With all my students, I recommend different repertoires and approach on how to develop a solid techniques. For advanced students, I conduct them to be able to perform with right emotions and manners towards audience. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching music for 15 years, during this time I have been able to understand the diversity of paste in which we all learn. My purpose is to inspired and challenge my students so that they can find their own voice and style, during my classes we find out what the best way to achieve our goals is by working hard, having fun and creating a musical relationship. My lessons are an interaction between myself and the student where I point out their strengths and weaknesses, an environment of love and patience where music serves us as the medium for growth. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Saxophone Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard
For students aged 3-6, I ensure to use visual materials. I also try to give the student time at the end of the lesson to improvise, which ensures ending on a positive note.-Students aged 7-13 always a quick Q&A regarding music studies in school if they are participating in the school's music program. They are also given scale exercises to ensure a solid knowledge of the major and minor scales.-Students 14+ are given the opportunity to express particular interests and goals that they are specifically trying to reach. Read More
Instruments: Voice
I am a calm, laid-back, yet intense teacher who expects the best from myself and my students. In almost every aspect of my life, I take an approach developed from my experiences with bodybuilding. As a competitive bodybuilder in college, I learned that progress requires desire, discipline, patience, self-evaluation, and the willingness to change directions and tweak one's regimen. I see weakness as simply the absence of strength, which is correctable. Read More
Instruments: Voice
I have been in the entertainment business since I was 7 years old, appearing in the movie "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush". I did a 4 year degree course at The University Of Hertfordshire in Musical Theater and went on to be a hit songwriter. In the 90's I was signed by Simon Cowell to his record company in London. I also sang back up for Sir Paul McCartney and The Spice Girls. 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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Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
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