Piano Lessons in Pelham Parkway, NY

Instruments: Piano Accordion

I have about 25 years of teaching experience. I have been teaching at music schools with a variety of skill levels and musical instruments.  I love children, and they love me. I always feel that I am welcome in students' homes. After every instruction with me, I encourage students to practice on their own. I can tell if there is progress or not. Children should be playing and enjoying and having fun during lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I started playing piano at the age of 8. Since then I have studied throughout my grade and high school years with a number of teachers and college professors. I continued my musical education after being accepted to the internationally renowned William Paterson University's Jazz Studies Program (consistently ranked in the top 5 jazz programs in the nation) at which I studied for two years. I am a professional musician who has participated in a wide variety of gigs including weddings, corporate events, bands, churches and commercial composing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have no "standard" method of teaching. I have use of massive resources and don't require my students to buy books. I feel that if you are enjoying the pieces you are working on, then you're more interested in your lessons. I work with you to create the perfect lesson for you. Of course, we learn the basics (scales, sight reading, etc). but as far as the "hard stuff" we work as a team! Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a classically-trained violinist and composer, with a passion for teaching music to children and adults of all ages and levels. I received my Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Indiana University, and subsequently received a scholarship to continue my studies in Paris. Over the years, I have contributed to several non-profit and El Sistema-inspired music programs, in both North and South America. My first teaching job was in Colombia, where I taught violin and directed youth orchestras, and I have gone on to teaching a wide range of music classes in Chile, Brazil, New York City, Paris, and in Austin, Texas. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

During my undergraduate education at Baylor University I began teaching drum set and percussion to middle and high school aged students. During my time at Rutgers I took on many students of all ages on drum set and piano and I have been teaching consistently ever since. For all my students my focus is on listening, reading, and experimentation. Listening to all kinds of music helps develop your musical ear and your intuition. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding then seeing your students develop a passion for music and pursue their future career in music . On my teaching technique each student get different approaches and each of them work individually set in his/her own realistic goals.By trying to find out what inspires them I can tailor my instruction to make each student eager to learn more . When student feels comfortable playing a certain technique then the freedom of playing his/her favorite piece comes in our view to change the music style for him/her. Read More