Music Lessons in Woodhaven, NY

Instruments: Drums

I love to interact with students and help them achieve their personal goals. As mentioned previously, I believe its really important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this concept by working to set achievable goals for my students. Also I work to better understand and find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. There are certain ideas and concepts that generally apply to all musical styles and I do try to introduce these in a variety of ways based on the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

My teaching experience is over 25 years. I have taught private and group lessons in my home, institutions and students homes. i enjoy teaching students who are willing to make the effort to improve and that is achieved by consistent practice. I combine the technical aspects of playing the piano with the joy of making music. For the drums I also emphasize making music. I find that when it is a joyful but challenging experience students tend to progress more rapidly. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Every student develops at their own pace, and I am dedicated to creating a curriculum for every one. I like to break down lessons into three sections. The methods used vary based on the current level of the student. 1. Scales/Fundamentals/Long Tones: Scales are the focal point of Western Music. We will gain the skills of learning and memorizing scales to establish the proper fundamentals.I will teach the student several ways of practicing Long Tones in order to develop their clarinet tone. 2. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Whether its to develop musicality or to hone individual's instrument techniques, I believe that each students requires different goals to achieve specific results. In 2016, I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree in Contemporary Writing and Production. Prior to being a full time professional record producer in Manhattan, I have been performing and recording globally as a soloist, in orchestra, and lead my jazz trio. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Ive been teaching consistently for 10 years now. I taught all ages, from kindergarten kids to people over 60, kids with special needs, one on one classes, ensembles, full classrooms, and high school. If there's one thing that I learned throughout my career is that very student has a unique voice, so every voice needs to be approached in a unique way. Contemporary music is so diverse, I like to work with songs and styles that the student likes, but also to challenge them to explore outside of their comfort zone. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am currently an very active performer in the United States. I have been a teacher at a small charter school in Brooklyn, teaching ages 14-60. I have a true a passion for teaching and most importantly toooons of patience! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

I so enjoy when a student is passionate about music and learning their instrument. I try very hard to make learning their instrument fun. Yes I do let them know that Practice Makes Perfect but at the same time I let them know that I do understand that sometimes life gets busy. We will continue to learn, enjoy, and laugh as much as we can during lessons and stress practice but be compassionate to their situations . Read More