Music Lessons in Somerville, NJ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I draw inspiration largely from my Rudolf Steiner-inspired pre-college education and my Carl Orff-inspired higher education. Waldorf/Steiner education "emphasizes the role of imagination in learning, striving to integrate holistically the intellectual, practical, and artistic development of pupils" while the Orff Approach "combines music, movement, drama, and speech into lessons that are similar to child's world of play." Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My teaching experience comes from spending a lot of time as a student throughout my educational career and analyzing the approaches that helped me out when I was younger. In college I would often sub for a friend of mine at a local music studio which helped me deal with a variety of different students of varying ages and backgrounds, as well as a few students of my own. I've found that setting small and easily achievable goals in combination with consistent practice is very effective. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My teaching experience dates back over twenty years where I started teaching students privately and then on to Dun Levy Milbank where I had a formal class. Encouraging regular practice, confidence while performaning and learning the clinical aspects of singing are the key points that I emphasize as a vocal coach. I also do various fun but thought provoking games to make it interesting to the student to motivate them to practice and to learn. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I will work on everything YOU want to work on, ie. your favorite bass licks by Flea & Geddy Lee, cool slap techniques you'd love to figure out, how to play a great blues bass line, etc. Whatever you want, we'll work on it. But we'll spend an equal amount of time on theory, harmony, ear-training, proper techniques, getting a good sound, left hand vs right hand, sight reading, harmonics studies, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Ive always found it incredibly rewarding when hard work pays off, and this means something different to everyone. Ive found in my own studies that I can have breakthrough moments merely vocalizing or finally getting that one measure perfect after Ive spent a day working at it over and over. As a vocal captain for fellow professional colleagues, hearing their voices come together in harmony after working diligently on a piece of music has taken me to that place in your soul where you feel like youve awakened. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I am a traveling piano teacher who resides in The Hills in the Basking Ridge-Bedminster area. If you are looking for a local piano teacher, please call today. I train my students to build their skills progressively. Learning expectations are tailored for each student's level. I help students develop technical proficiency and interpretive skills. Methdology includes repertoire, scales, broken chords, arpeggios and drilling. Feel free to ask to talk with any of my families and students about me. Read More