Piano Lessons in Malverne, NY

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

My teaching style is seasoned but spontaneous. By that I mean that at this point I have a good idea of what works and what doesn't. I have a proven repertoire of exercises and advice that have helped students and will continue to do so. But every student has a unique set of needs, so I am excited to throw away the 'play book' at the first sign that it's not working. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have always found great joy in student success. I have dedicated my career to the cultivation of my teaching style and methods. I have coached students for auditions into the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College division among other prestigious honors. I find that seeing the joy my students take in performing their hard work has come to define my approach. I center teaching on a goal oriented system that allows students to make progress toward small and large goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I began studying music at age 10.  By twelve years old I began serious study and practice on the piano.  By 15 I was playing weekly church services on both organ and piano.  I attended both Rutgers College and Berklee School of Music in Boston, where I continued my studies in piano, jazz composition and arranging, voice and performance. After graduation I began a career as a professional pianist, choir director, and teacher.  I have worked countless venue for the past 30 years. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My lessons include a combination of popular beginners methods, such as Leorard, Giraffe, Dose of the Day, etc. combined with musical games that teach musical theory and sight reading. I will often write music for my students— short pieces that highlight skills they are working to improve— which is something they really enjoy. Finally, I always include lessons about music history whenever introducing a new piece or composer to my students, so that they begin to understand the musical and cultural context of everything they play. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back to my university days at West Chester U. I have been a professional entertainer, organist, pianist and musician for over 45 years. I have taught 100 s of students in those many years, in several states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey .I have also worked in an advisory capacity role for such as piano, keyboard companies as Baldwin, Yamaha, Roland, and Korg USA. Also I have been for 8 years lead pianist keyboardist arranger at my church in Old bridge New Jersey Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have been teaching voice and piano over 25 years. I am a singer, accompanist, actor and writer. I also have my own light opera company and have experience as a director and costumer. Over the years I have taught at public and patrochial schools, two colleges, privately, and at two music schools. I have performed opera, operetta, musical theatre, cabaret, oratorio, church music, and as a comedic and serious actor. Read More