Piano Lessons in Old Bridge, NJ

Instruments: Piano Accordion Keyboard

I try to be as flexible as possible, many things would depend on the student's age and background. I pay a lot of attention to movement when playing the instrument, I try to do this from the lesson one with an absolute beginner. I consider knowing music theory to be important but secondary, so I try to familiarise my students (especially children) with the instrument from the very beginning keeping the amount of theoretical information minimal. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

I am a passionate, empathic and patient teacher who has a life long passion for music and composition. I graduated New England Conservatory in Jazz Piano Performance in 2001. I've had the chance to perform all over the world and at spaces including Lincoln Center and BAM. I've composed and scored feature films including Supergirl which recently appeared on PBS. I've released two albums under Glass Ghost and I am currently getting ready to release my newest album of ambient pop music, Wave In Time, early 2019. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Music Acoustic Guitar

Then from there I see what the student actually needs to do first according to where he is at. On learning guitar, what is focused on depends on what each student may have struggles in playing, so we would focus on those things but also strengthen the strong points. Even for beginners some are strong in certain areas and weak in other areas. I use the time that we have together very wisely and ensure that I don't leave the lesson with you confused about anything at all ever! Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

Furthermore, the reason why I want to be an educator lies in my fundamental belief in the potential of every student. While I eventually became a high performing student, for a number of years I underperformed and had to deal with other peoples notions about my capacity to succeed. To see the dramatic turn I took with academics motivates me to set the same example for other students who may once be in the same position I was. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

“Music is one of the most important parts in my life, it can raise someone's mood, get them excited, or make them calm and relaxed. I like teaching people instruments and involve more and more people fall in love with music. Because music allows us to feel nearly or possibly all emotions that we experience in our lives. Music is powerful in many other ways that could take your feelings away.” I have a lot of experience with all ages students but especially with beginners and advanced students. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I'm a passionate instructor who loves music and believes that playing an instrument should be fun.   My educational training includes undergraduate study in Piano Pedagogy, as well as masters and doctoral degrees in education.  This advanced training enriches my piano teaching and enables me to accommodate all learners through an array of pedagogical strategies tailored to the individual student. My students advance and develop into complete musicians through a well-rounded musical curriculum that is both systematic and flexible. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginners, I prefer focusing on the fundamentals (scales, Hanon) in combination with beginner's lesson books such as Alfred's collections. As for adults, I tend to be goal oriented. What is the song you've always wanted to play? I then customize a syllabus based on that goal. Read More