Music Lessons in River Vale, NJ

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

I am a young, passionate, and eager instructor who enjoys working with students of all ages and sharing my love of music. In 2017, I graduated form the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Studies with a focus in Trombone Performance. Being able to learn and perform all over the country has been one of the most phenomenal experiences as a musician. I have had the opportunity to tour and perform at Trombone clinics and music education conferences all over the country including New Orleans, New York, Chicago, and Memphis. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am an enthusiastic music teacher and musician who has taught hundreds of private students, college classes at UCSD, and elementary school classes with Afterschool Entichment Solutions. In addition to general music education, I teach guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, double bass, piano, vocals, music theory, ear training, and notation to students of all ages. I have been teaching since I was 16 years old, and became very devoted to teaching after I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Music from Penn State. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Level 2 is also where you’ll start working on some new ear training skills to become a more musical drummer. These are invaluable skills that you’ll be able to apply to play-along tracks and all of the other music you love to play! The Motions Of Drumming (Level 3) This level will change the way you approach playing the drums. By learning the motions of drumming, you will become a more efficient drummer able to play faster, smoother, and for longer periods of time. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

I typically begin a piano student's first lesson, with the Bastien Piano series. This is geared at kid's, but, for adults, I use various other beginner books! In addition to this, I pride myself on teaching all students, how to best play popular music, using a full range of chords, not typically taught. I get students learning quickly and more importantly, correctly, so they are prepared out there, in the real musical world! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I applaud the strengths I see in my students and I make them catch up on their weaker parts. However, I dont pressure anyone too much - I dedicate some time to improving on a difficult task, but I do not spend an entire lesson drilling the same thing, for it gets exhausting and unpleasant. The most important thing is to repeat the same process consistently, even if little by little. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I like to tailor my lesson plans to each individual student. For vocalists, I take age and ability into account and will usually target one or two elements of technique at a time. Once I have a grasp on their level and voice type and what sorts of music they are interested in, I will pick out repertoire that will be fun and challenging for the student, and will put into practice the elements of technique we work on in warm ups. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have a variety of books I use for beginning students, depending on age and level, including the Alfred guitar book for kids. Regardless of level, I always help students learn some music they are already interested in, as that is a key path to enjoying both the pure joy of music itself and the delight of learning something you didn't know you could do. Another important pathway that I explore with students, earlier or later depending on the student, is to begin to learn to improvise and compose their own music. Read More