Piano Lessons in Hell S Kitchen, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice

I base my teaching style on the individual student and how they learn.  Some students learn more by rote, others learn more by oral and others learn more by understanding theory.  I always incorporate proper technique so that the student developes as quickly as possible. For those students who like working from a more traditional sense I work primarily with the John Thompsen and Bastien Piano Methods. Other students, especially students that start at an older age I work immediately by having them play familiar songs and melodies and as their technique improves providing them with more difficult music to play. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I first ask the student to play so I can hear him/her. After a student plays a short piece of music of their own choosing I can determine what the next step is. Each student has his/her own individual needs. In general though I focus on 3 key elements: 1) Sound quality 2) Technical dexterity (how the fingers deal with the twists and turns of the instrument) 3) Reading Music If a student has a specific genre of music that he/she wants to focus on then I mainly concentrate on that. Read More

Instruments: Piano

One of the biggest things I've learned from teaching students and being a student myself is that ultimately, the student's mindset and practice habits are the biggest determinant in their improvement. That is why I believe strongly in getting to know each individual student before designing a week-by-week curriculum that I feel is best for them. Books I tend to use often include the Faber "Piano Adventures" series, Hanon, and Bartok's "Mikrokosmos" (for sightreading practice). Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate instructor dedicated to helping my students achieve their musical goals. I have received a Bachelors of Music in Jazz and Improvisational Music from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Masters of Music in Contemporary Improvisation from New England Conservatory. I teach guitar, piano, songwriting, and composition with an emphasis on intuitive learning, ear training, and music theory. My background includes jazz, classical, rock, blues, reggae, hip-hop, electronic music, improvised music and more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

She has shared the stage as an opening act for such national acts as Edwin McCain, Felicia Collins, Fuel, Saigon Kick, Quiet Riot, and performed alongside grammy nominated guitarist Joaquin Leviano. She is a music teacher and specializes in Beginner, Adult, and special needs students.she has served Westchester County for 20 years I am arivate music instructor and maintains an active teaching schedule .My students have preformed with former contestants of the NBC show, "The Voice" Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Recorder Keyboard

I'm just starting out pursuing teaching as a professional. During my undergraduate degree, I gave some piano lessons to a next door neighbor, and also also tutored my professor's daughter in music theory. Those moments were crucial for developing what I want to be doing: infusing music lessons with music theory and composition. I feel that learning to play music becomes an entire new experience when one understands the theory behind what they are playing and and furthermore is excited about generating their own material. Read More