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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Music lessons in Oyster Bay . 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: Piano Flute Organ Synthesizer Recorder Piccolo Keyboard
I have enjoyed teaching piano, organ, and flute for over 30 years. My students have done very well in NYSSMA, Yamaha Electone organ competitions, recitals and orchestra performances. I have been performing in concerts in theaters, schools and stage since age 9. For the past 16 years I have been recording piano. organ. synthesizer and flute tracks in a recording studio. Since High school I have been composing music and I encourage my students to do the same. Read More
Instruments: Voice
Weteach the Italian Technique that can be used at the time of singing any musical genre. With the knowlegde and good use of the technique you will be able to sing well all the time and all your life. We work to develop skills in the student to well listen and differentiate in the music each change of tonality. We also work in choosing a suitable repertoire for each student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Organ Electric Violin
Seeing a student thrive and succeed is the number one goal for a teacher. Understanding the student is important to me, as it would greatly help me in producing an effective and practical lesson plan. In my experience, rewards in accomplishing small tasks goes a long way for the student. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone
I am a professional trumpet player in the New York area. I am a versatile and adaptable player equally comfortable playing small group jazz, lead trumpet, salsa, funk, classical and theater. I am originally from Vancouver Island, Canada and have also lived in Toronto. I moved to New York in 2012 to attend the Juilliard School. I enjoy having a lot of diversity in my schedule, and I am often juggling many different projects. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone
I believe in a very organic and intuitive approach to teaching/learning the saxophone. Of course, my methods will be very different depending on the age group and level of experience each student has, but many of my core principles with remain the same. One of my beliefs as a teacher of the saxophone, is that it is equally as important to foster musicality as it is master technique. Many teachers spend a disproportionate amount of time of technique, and the end result is a very robotic player. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums
I am a actively performing musician who enjoys passing on my knowledge of music to students. I have studied piano privately for 10 years. I have been playing concerts, clubs, and festivals throughout the U.S. I have worked as a church pianist, organist, and choir director for over 20 years. I am still currently working as a church music director, organist and pianist.--As a drummer I have been playing and teaching for over 30 years. Read More
Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The first thing that I fell in love with about the bass was just the pure sound of the instrument. First was the electric bass on songs on the radio and CD's. Then later it was the woody sound of the upright bass - mostly on classic jazz recordings - but there are some modern upright bass players who had a big influence on my conception of sound on the instrument - mostly Larry Grenadier and Ben Street. After this initial love, I came to equally fall in love with the roll that the bass plays in a band. When a bassist chooses a note to play, his/her choice has a drastic effect on the sound of the music. Once I began exploring possibilities in this realm, I was hooked.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Begin by setting smaller goals for yourself. Don't try to practice for hours straight right off the bat. If you can sit and practice in a focused manner for 15 minutes, that will help you much more than if you were to practice for one full hour with your mind constantly wandering. No matter what a teacher tells you, it is up to the student to be honest with themselves about their concentration. Most serious musicians would probably admit to having practiced for periods of time just going through the motions, not really focusing on what they were doing. This is a very bad habit. Start with shorter spurts and focus all the way through, and you can grow from there.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I have had a number of very important music teachers in my life. The first one was Linda Cecil, she was my middle school general music teacher. She noticed that I had an aptitude for music, and she really went out of her way to show me how fun and interesting studying music can be. Next was Doug Barber, my high school band director. He was my first electric bass teacher, and he showed me all kinds of music that inspired me, most of all jazz. Another teacher in high school was Jeffry Lowden, who fed my desire to learn whatever music theory I could.
When will I start to see results?
It really depends on the student, for the most part. I will do everything I can to teach at least one new thing each lesson. Different things inspire different people, and it's a matter of finding that spark to get a student going. Sometimes, (in ideal cases) a student becomes so inspired that they can't stop practicing for a while in the beginning. If this is the case, results should be seen quickly. If the student is un-inspired, it is likely that results will take much longer, and it should be evaluated whether or not it's a good idea for the student to continue. Teaching a student who has no interest, especially young children with no interest, can be a confusing and unpleasant experience for all parties involved.
24 Years
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Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
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