Piano Lessons in Kings Park, NY

Instruments: Piano Violin

I have acquired over 15 years experience in teaching all different genres of music through piano, violin, and viola to students of all ages, as well as many years of experience in preparing students for NYSSMA in all levels. I believe music should not only be an educational experience, but a creative and fun one as well!  Through learning many different genres of music, my students will learn to appreciate all that encompasses music and they will become more well- rounded and open-minded in life. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Keyboard

It is so important to have students keep their interests in music and continue their life long journey of music making. Therefore, I would choose the music that fits student's ability and interest, and encourage to practice at his or her own pace. As a teacher, I am not just teaching students the content knowledge, I am also a cheerleader, and a facilitator to their music studies. I want to inspire my students to enjoy music in their day to day life, and have a passion on playing the instrument or making music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer

I always ask first what the student is looking to gain from these lessons, what pieces will he be interested in learning and who are his favorite composers. If that doesn't yield much, I will try to discover what are the student's interests and will try to approach him in a language that will excite him. Teachers need to be able to either keep the flame of the student going, or polish that flame. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

On guitar I use the Hal Leonard method and then move into learning blues scales and pentatonic scales for soloing and then move into repertoire they are interested in. On drums, I will teach them rudiments to use when playing as well as play different drum charts to songs they enjoy. With voice, I will go through standard warm-ups and then find repertoire that the students are generally interested in whether it is classical, jazz, musical theater, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching piano and music appreciation courses while I was a graduate student at Columbia University. I soon realized that I love teaching music because it gives me a chance to share the delightful patterns and meanings I hear and discover in music. This inspired me to create West Village Piano, a practice that aims to serve New York’s West Village area. Teaching piano is a wonderful experience for me as it provides the luxury of focusing on the development of one student at a time. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I use the Faber & Faber or Alfred teaching methods with students who are beginners. These methods teach note reading skills, music theory, aural and ear training skills, sight reading, and transposition. If you are a transfer student and have worked with a previous instructor, I'm happy to use the method books you're familiar with. For intermediate and advanced players, the focus is on technique and piano repertoire. I expect all of my students to practice regularly and will help you strategize the best way to incorporate successful practice methods into your training. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Latin Percussion

I have had a lot of teachers in my life and I learned a lot from every one of them not only about playing, but also about delivering information. Since the early days I was developing as a teacher as I was developing as a drummer. Already when I was studying at the Amsterdam Conservatory other fellow students asked me for advices on how to play and practice more efficiently. Read More