Piano Lessons in North Bergen, NJ

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

For Beginning students or kids from 3 years old, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements and also some other theory to help them to read the notes on staff. Once Student slightly progressed, I will begin to start shop pieces with another finger technique etude, to building stronger and solid finger and also I would recommend some music repertories to listen to it, just for building music expression. For the Adult or Teenager, I would like to know what kind of music brings them here, and we can set that piece what they eventually want to play as a goal, and helping student build and practice the technique. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As an instrumentalist I have toured the country with many projects and performed at a variety of notable venues across the country including NECs Jordan Hall, The Lillypad, Outpost 186, Wallys, Birdland, The Freight and Salvage, The Firehouse Space, and John Zorns The Stone. As an educator I have eight years of experience in private studio and have given workshops at the middle school, high school, and college level including recent outreach work with the Boston Philharmonic to underfunded schools in the Boston area. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Robbie is a multi-instrumentalist performer, teacher, and composer from Somerville, NJ. He actively plays out with the bands Ross Griswold and the Second Line, Woke Robot, Wig Party, Castle Lane, and more - spanning genres from rock, funk, New Orleans and R&B to Afro-Peruvian jazz fusion and electronic music. He’s also the music director for Antioch Baptist Church in East Orange, NJ. Actively using Ableton Live to perform and compose, he is a sought-after music programming guru, able to teach and solve complex audio and midi setups for live bands and music producers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Music

Born into a musical family, violinist and fiddler I began studying classical music under his father at the age of five. Drawing on influences as diverse as rock, jazz, classical, country, and Indian music, Bens technical prowess and improvisational ideas give him a truly unique and fascinating musical style. Having studied under several of the worlds greatest musicians and educators(Dr. Yusef Lateef, Dr. Karaikudi Subramanian, Steve Coleman, Julie Lyonn-Lieberman, Will Taylor, Martin Norgaard), I haveBen has incorporated a variety of innovative concepts into both his playing and pedagogical strategies, the result of which is a truly holistic approach to music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I am passionate about teaching kids (and adults) music fundamentals and about helping them find the spark that will keep them interested and growing. I believe it is important to teach good technical and musical habits from the beginning, along with basics of music theory. But I believe it is just as important to explore the students individual motivations for learning an instrument and what will bring them a sense of accomplishment and joy. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Nothing kills enthusiasm in the long run like rote teaching. With a complete beginner, especially a young child, an abstraction like music can be overwhelming if not presented in a structured manner. For that reason, I generally speak at length with the parents and explain that the preparation work takes several lessons. I begin by introducing young students to the keyboard and familiarize them with both black and white keys quickly. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums

Im a professional actor and musician based in Brooklyn, who loves making music FUN! I graduated from Pace University with a BFA in Acting, and I have over 20 years of study and experience with piano and voice, and over 10 years of experience on the drums. Music has led me to perform all around the world on international tours, as well as at notable venues here in New York such as Avery Fischer Hall at Lincoln Center. Read More