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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Piano lessons in Cortlandt . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Voice
I always like to give the opportunity to the students to work on the material that they are more interested in. If the lesson is with a beginning student I work mostly on technique and when I feel the student is ready we move on to repertoire. In general, I start with a good warm up where students can record it on their devices so they can use it at home as well. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My teaching style is by assigning studies and etudes to develop fundamentals while simultaneously incorporating the learnt fundamentals into “real-time”, on the job training! I have learned all of my most valuable lessons while performing and being put on the spot; I will teach my students how to be prepared for any situation, not only in regard to music but also in relation to life, by having a calm and steady approach to the task at hand! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass
For young beginners, I typically start with keyboard exercises and basic lessons in music theory fundamentals and ear training. Upon mastery of a few fundamental skills, students are introduced to a range of compositions that they can choose to learn to study and to play. For all my students at various levels, I assess their abilities and consistently challenge them to sharpen their skills. Now i'm incorporating concentration, breathing, counting and stretching exercises. Read More
Instruments: Piano
I once was a student and I understand how important it was to find a teacher that can teach what I lacked the most. This is exactly why I do my lessons to be costumed to each and every students! I try to inspire students with what they can accomplish and what they needs to be challenged. Understanding concepts and how to target a goal is very very important. Implementing a methods on how to practice effectively and making sure that students pursue an interest on practicing and reaching for there goal is my style of teaching. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Organ Synthesizer Recorder Piccolo Keyboard
Hello potential piano protégé ! ...Being a piano protégé as a child myself, I have been teaching piano, organ and flute for over 30 years since and I currently have students that range from children to adults. Included in your piano study is reading music, ear training, finger exercises, classical music, popular music and the students favorite songs. Lessons are usually 30 or 45 minutes long. I am a keyboard and composition major at Stony Brook University and play many musical styles like pop, standards, classical, jazz and rock 'n roll. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard
Piano For beginning piano students who are children, I usually start with my own lesson sheets I composed. I also entertain kids by having them color and draw notes and scales. After being familiar with fundamentals, depending on students progress, I recommend them to study with Hal Leonard's or Alfred's. From (Mid) highschoolers to adults, I will start off with Ferdinand Beyer first then Czerny with a couple other supplementary. Voice For children, I keep them interested with children's song and have them play along singing. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I have been teaching for 5 years in both private lesson situations and and group lesson situations. I enjoy teaching beginner piano and flute and teaching all levels on the clarinet and saxophones. I have taught in both the classical and jazz idioms. I have taught as young as seven and as old as seventh and I enjoy seeing what curious students bring to the lesson. I teach both by ear and reading music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Piccolo
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I think it’s a smart move for any serious student to learn several instruments. My start was in piano, after starting flute, I learned recorder for early music and even took a try at saxophone and French horn for awhile in college. Learning any other instrument gives the student a fresh outlook on music overall.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I felt music would be my path after about a year of studying flute, it just felt natural for me to use music to express myself each day. Music is not an easy road to take in life but is extremely rewarding.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Most everyone in my family studied music and my paternal grandfather and great grandfather were both professional musicians. My other siblings are involved in theater, singing, movies and stand -up comedy.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Even though I love all types of music, my forte is music from the 17-19th centuries. I love the variety of ensembles and types of pieces written during those centuries and never tire of the various forms presented.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I really love to play anything I feel tells a story that I happen to enjoy playing, so this would en-compass many pieces, both old and new.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
It’s likely that I would be doing something creative and dynamic that took me to many places and situations. This would fit my personality better as I am not one to be stuck in an office all day.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I decided to get a degree in performance in order to concentrate on my primary instrument. While in college, I also improved my piano skills and participated in every type of ensemble I could and performed as much as possible. I also worked hard at theory and sight-singing/ear-training to make it possible to learn music much faster.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Each morning I play through all my scales in patterns, including major and minor scales, thirds, sixths and arpeggios. I also practice many tone and technique exercises, rotating to new ones each day. In the afternoon session I will then work on any literature I need to prepare.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I really like the Rubank series of books as they have attached, easy to read fingering charts and progress each week with a new tonality. Other books by the same publisher include scale pattern books and duets and solos.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
One of the biggest challenges of flute playing is to maintain one’s technique. There is no shortcut or gimmick for this, just daily disciplined practice.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
A number of my students have scored at the very top range of the NYSSMA state exam in NY and several have gotten perfect scores to join the All State band and orchestra at the annual NYSSMA convention. In addition, several of my students have scored very highly on the RCMA exam. They all did well because they did their scales every day and kept up on their sight-reading and practiced their solo pieces as they were instructed to do.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Any time I can play a piece I really enjoy playing the audience reacts in a positive way, I feel a great sense of accomplishment. I did dream of playing concerts in beautiful European cities in old churches and castle when I was young, and eventually those dreams came true at festivals in France and Italy.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I was not the best piano student but really loved music, my teacher told me to try something I may like. Having heard the flute in Beethoven symphonies at home, I remember loving that sound so decided to give it a try. After a few weeks I started to get a good sound and then just fell in love with it.
When will I start to see results?
Any student studying music will see results as soon as they follow the path laid out for them by their teacher. What they get out what will be from what they put in.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first teacher was my beloved piano teacher, who was not a very good flutist, but was a great musician. He taught me to express myself and tell a story with each and every note I played and to never lose the joy and wonder of music.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Once anyone shows an interest, it's time to begin. For flute players, it's important to find the correct instrument though so that the student can play comfortably.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The key to correct practice is a combination of quality and quantity, you need quality first then build the quantity. It's important to practice every day or as consistent as you can with whatever schedule you have.
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