Music Lessons in Riverside, CT

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium

Experience Rock Band Tours Big Band National Tours Cruise Ship International Tour Orchestra Pit National and International show runs Freelance NYC Musician Leader of Succesfull Jazz Trio, Member of Disney All America College Band, Leader of Hudson Horns Brass Band in NYC, Has had 10 years of teaching private lessons.  I enjoy teaching techniques on how to play the brass instruments, improvisation. jazz theory, sight reading. I encourage regular practice with an upbeat attitude which makes students excited to play and take lessons every week. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

It is extremely important to set realistic goals for each student. I accomplish this by isolating each issue and not trying to spend one lesson addressing everything. Instead of overwhelming the student, I try to set realistic and obtainable goals for each student while retaining the challenge. As the student improves, I gradually start setting more challenging goals according to each student's ability. When the student improves, (s)he becomes more motivated to learn more, which is crucial for continuous development. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I believe each student is different and because of that every student needs to be taught differently and at their own pace. Learning a new skill can be frustrating and because of that my goal is to acknowledge accomplishments, and to give students more creative freedom as their skills on the instrument grow. I believe it is this formula that pushes students into practicing. With each skill mastered the student can directly see the application of the lesson they just learned in an everyday musical situation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Music Keyboard

For nearly a decade, Ive prepared students for a variety of different musical goals including: recitals, auditions, competitions, exams, and professional recordings. From my youngest learners around 4 and 5 years old, to my eldest at nearly 90, my students have always excelled well beyond standard expectations for their ages and levels of experience. Completely student-driven, my studio values the input of its students and their families, and always strives for excellence through joy and intrinsic curiosity. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar

As a multi-instrumentalists, I use a cross disciplinary approach even when a student is only learning one instrument. I do make use of method books for beginners, and the specific book depends upon the instrument, but I have my own methods and materials which I utilize in my lessons. Building a repertoire is encouraged, and I use the material to assist in instructing in theory and musical communication. My students are taught to be self-sufficient, by way of practice, study, and cultivating an "ear." Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I realized the power of music at a very young age, when I first started singing in a musical theater workshop. I was incredibly shy up until I got to sing as someone else. The music transported me from my rather hectic childhood to a place beyond trouble, and only to freedom and expression. I was lucky enough to continue on this magical track when I was 10 with piano lessons, and then when i was just 13, one the most lively and angst-filled ages, with private guitar lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Keyboard

Music has been a big part of my life as long as I can remember.I have been playing the piano and organ for over forty years.I love teaching and performing. I took private lessons for about seventeen years from five different instructors. I went to Bergen Community college in NJ for music. I am currently performing at a theater in Suffern NY playing the theater organ before the movies on Saturday evenings. Read More