Music Lessons in Woodbridge, NJ

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Music Keyboard

I'm a musician who is working every day to perfect my craft and love to meet students where they are in their musical journey to help them achieve their own goals with music. I graduated from Skidmore College as a Music major in 2020. I am primarily a jazz musician, but I have experience in a wide variety of genres, including classical, rock, blues, funk, pop, and more. I like to focus on the most universal aspects of music so that my students and I are prepared to participate in music making of all kinds! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano students ages 5-9, I generally use the Faber and Faber Piano Adventures series. For piano ages 10-12 I use the Older Beginner series. My teen and adult students normally work out of and Adult All in One series. For more advanced piano students Ill work repertoire, theory and scales/technique as needed/desired by the student. For voice, I tailor the lessons to the students age, interest and ability. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Keyboard

If I'm teaching a beginning drummer or pianist my first goal is to help them realize that music is fun and the ability to play it is a gift. One of the most important concepts I teach my students is the ONE MONTH RULE. Multiple studies show that it takes at least a month to establish a new habit or routine. How does this relate to music? With younger students, I make sure to communicate with the parents about their practicing routine. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

After trying various methods and books I have determined that each student has to be treated like an individual, and that we have to create our own book. I try not to teach one method or way for each student. My main goal is to have to student have fun, learn something, and steadily progress. I try to figure out from the start what music moves the student and to get them on track towards being able to play like that. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium Music

I make it a point to focus on ear-training and learning to play with their imagination so that students can learn to trust their ear and be a proactive musician rather than reactive. As far adults are concerned, I truly am more interested in what their goals are as far as learning to play the trombone. Once a goal has been established then I can tailor my instruction to meet their needs in a way that in engaging and conducive to learning to play. Read More

Instruments: Voice

All lessons will be fun discoveries of each student's voice and what makes it unique and beautiful. For all students, my main objective is to help find and develop a healthy vocal technique so that the voice remains clear and beautiful for years to come. I like to introduce repertoire by the second or third lesson to new students, and I immediately begin encouraging personal interpretation and connection to each piece of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I typically like to start lessons with a warm up, and this is a good opportunity to see what level a student's technique is at. I immediately address anything that I see to be problematic in the student's technique, and we start working on ways to improve it as soon as possible. These can be simple exercises and when I see that my students are improving in these exercises and that their technique has gotten better, I always make sure that they also notice the difference and give them a sense of accomplishment. Read More