Music Lessons in North Haledon, NJ

Instruments: Piano

Since 1993, while studying piano at the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine, I worked as a concertmaster in the Kyiv State Choir Band named Revutsky, and a piano teacher at the School of Arts. From the time I began my studies at the R. Glier Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music in 1989, and through the present time, I continues to lead musical groups which perform my compositions. After graduating from the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine, I have participated in various festivals and concerts, including: Leopolis Jazz Fest, FROM-TO, "Cracow Scarby", Rock-bulava etc. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Im a teacher and performer living in New York for 5 years now. In 2008, I finished my Masters in Music at New England Conservatory, in Boston. Since I moved to NY, I have had the opportunity to perform at the most important jazz clubs in the city, and collaborated with a myriad of incredible musicians. I have toured all over Europe, the US, Panama, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Australia, among other contries. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums

Studying jazz has also opened my eyes to the spontaneity of music, which is another important aspect of music that I try to encourage students to explore. While studying the classics is important, I think another vital element of maintaining a students' excitement in music study is for them to explore and delve into what it is that they enjoy, understanding how it's made, and figuring out why they like it, from a musical perspective. Read More

Instruments: Drums Music

My studio boasts a 4-piece Slingerland drum set, a 5-piece DW-PDP drum set, a 5-piece Roland electronic kit, practice snare drums, multiple practice pads, more drumsticks than I can count, instructional materials, books, and handouts. Depending on the age and level of the student, I introduce students to music production, recording, mixing, and editing, so that we may record and critique our playing, which is invaluable to improving one's overall skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice French Horn Music Keyboard

My teaching style is a something I consider to be a hybrid: I combine the academic knowledge I have gained since I started my first piano lesson at four years old, along with the real life experience I obtained as a full-time traveling musician. I take this unique style of teaching and apply it in a very engaging and stimulating learning environment. I like to apply techniques from both the Orff and Kodaly teaching philosophies with younger students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

As an instructor, its important to me that my students are developing both their skills and their love for music at an equal rate. I do this by assigning exercises and material that will be both rewarding and fun for the student. I also set timely goals so that they have something to look forward to in their next lesson. During my lessons, I also do a lot of mirroring (showing how I play a certain passage with my instrument) so that they can visualize the proper implementation of a passage. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion

I have been teaching since 2005, a few years before moving to the USA. In Boston I started teaching privately while attending Berklee College of Music. In New York since 2011, I've worked for School of Rock and Jammin' With You, teaching both private students and at the school facilities. Lately I've been focusing on teaching in my private studio in Brooklyn or at the student's home. Read More