Music Lessons Suffolk County, NY

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music

I started playing in the 4th grade. I played in RB bands in high school and enrolled at Berklee College of Music where I have a Bachelor Degree in Composition. I also studied privately with Charles Banacos (increible piano and jazz teacher), Jerry Bergonzi, Joe Viola, Joe Allard ( whose Saxophone methods I teach, who was the teacher of every major saxophone player in his day including Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, and countless others ) , learned circle breathing from Rahsaan Roland Kirk, recorded 2 albums at Grammavision with Al Macdowell (Bass player for 40 years with Ornette Coleman). recodered and learned as much as I could grasp from Don Cherry and Ornette. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The Starcazia Music Conservatory: Overall Objective and Simplified Methodology Over the years of teaching, I have incorporated ear-training skill sets into my methodology that perpetuate relative-pitch skill development in my students, regardless of their cognitive difficulties/gifts. It is by utilizing student strength and instilling intrinsic motivation that I may reach a child, to help where they need to be met, and in the process, allow them to learn how to teach themselves to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I am an enthusiastic, compassionate, energetic teacher who loves teaching voice and piano! I love building enthusiasm for music of all types and genres! In 2022, I graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with high distinction in Vocal Performance. I have had opportunities to perform in venues like the historical Old Cabell Hall, the Kennedy REACH Center for the Arts, the PowerStation recording studio, the Cutting Room, and Green Room 42 (two historic venues in New York City). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard

As a teacher I tailor lessons to my students. I find that some students are motivated by learning challenge, and others are energized by fun elements. I pay attention to the needs of my students and make sure they feel proud of their accomplishments and progress. I use techniques and tricks to help singers not only learn how to use their instrument to their highest potential, but to feel comfortable with their strengths and insecurities. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Music

I love the flute and I love teaching. I have been teaching the flute for 10 years and have been playing for over 20. A recent graduate of the jazz studies program at NYU, I hold a Bachelor of Music from Cornish College of the Arts and a Master of Music from New York University. I have experience in jazz, classical, rock and avant-garde music and am capable of playing a variety of flutes from around the world. Read More