Music Lessons in West Islip, NY

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

While I generally begin with the Rubank Method and move onto a more personalized approach after 7th or 8th grade, I am always focused on providing the individual student with the best guidance possible. I like to encourage solo performance for friends and family early on to achieve performance experience and mitigate nervousness. If a student is interested in jazz or other styles of improvisation or composition, they will have a chance to get their feet wet in these areas at a young age as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Recorder Oboe Music Keyboard

I am a multi-faceted professional musician and can be found performing all over New York City and other parts of the country. For the last ten years I have had experience teaching young beginners, high school students, college music majors and secondary non-majors, as well as adult amateurs. Professionally, I am a classical music singer, and I also perform on modern and historical oboes, as well as recorders. The piano was my very first instrument, which I studied for ten years performing and competing before I decided to focus on singing and playing the oboe. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I have taught Piano and Chamber Music classes at the University of Prishtina, Kosovo. In the community of musicians, I am known as a reliable accompanist on the Piano for Singers, Flutists and Clarinet players. I am currently based in the New York City area and take an active part in the Music life there. I'm presently part of the teaching staff at the Stamford Music and Arts Academy. During this time, I teach the Piano and Music Theory privately throughout the Westchester County area and Lower Connectitut. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching in the NYC area for the past 5+ years and during that time I've developed my pedagogy as well as my playing. I always am sure to point out the simple rule. During our lesson I am showing you how to play, the real work is done on their own time. I tell them that 15 minutes every day is better than an hour 1 day a week. Playing every day ensures that the material is always fresh in their head and they don't lose interest. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I have been training and performing as a vocalist for the last 15 years. Since 2007 I have also been actively working as an educator of young and older students alike. My vocal experience and pedagogy spans a variety of styles including classical, blues, jazz, world, gospel, RB and musical theater. I have toured throughout the United States, Canada, France and Senegal, West Africa. During this timeI have had the privilege of performing alongside several well respected world and jazzmusicians such as, les frres guisse, vieux Mcfaye, Mao Otayeck, Christoph Duplan and Pape Boye. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. For my more advanced students, I work with them on musical concepts to develop strong practice habits and scheduling. Read More