Piano Lessons in Peter Cooper Village, NY

Instruments: Piano

I once was a student and I understand how important it was to find a teacher that can teach what I lacked the most. This is exactly why I do my lessons to be costumed to each and every students! I try to inspire students with what they can accomplish and what they needs to be challenged. Understanding concepts and how to target a goal is very very important. Implementing a methods on how to practice effectively and making sure that students pursue an interest on practicing and reaching for there goal is my style of teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Organ Electric Violin

I am a motivated young professional working on my final credits at CUNY Hunter towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Throughout my career, I have performed at Merkin Concert Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Steinway Hall and among other venues in New York City. It is my utmost desire to teach and educate people of all ages my vast knowledge in music. I have studied music for over 15 years and everyday has been an on-going learning experience for me. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Clarinet Recorder

I begin my teaching by gauging the student's current ability; once it has been recognised, I then inquire about what it is the student wishes to accomplish under my tutelage. I weed out any early misgivings by trying to get the student to settle for realistic goals. Aiming too high can often overwhelm individuals, and it is a mistake I like to avoid in my teaching, especially in a field as emotionally demanding as music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Synthesizer Harmonica Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students to enjoy his or her instrument and to motivate them to practice and continue to learn. I do my best to have fun with the students. I also encourage my students to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Recorder Keyboard

I'm a composer and musician based in NYC who loves to share my passion for the arts with others. I graduated from the College of William and Mary with a double major in music and physics. During my studies there, I played clarinet in the music department. Additionally, I played both clarinet and alto saxophone in the theater department. During my master's degree at the University of Chicago, I played clarinet in the university symphony orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard

Press quotes: “Making a considerable splash with his startlingly fresh debut Nine of a Kind, Yuriy G. has made an impact few newcomers could dream of.” -Jazzwise Magazine “...Russia’s finest export could well be jazz bassist extraordinaire Yuriy G.” “Yuriy himself is a paragon of solid, supportive playing, while his extensive through-composed charts reveal his furtive melodic/harmonic imagination on this impressive and weighty work.” -Bass Guitar Magazine “(…For Its Beauty Alone) Each track is awash with variety and surprise with every tune consisting of everything from jazz to classical and even the sounds of electronic ambient and psychedelic music are made prominent throughout its duration… Concrete backing and virtuosic soloing of each member keeps this album hot with groove and anticipation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

I have been teaching music in some capacity since I was in high school. At that time, I would teach younger kids who were interested in learning music. in 2015 however, I took on a full time schedule of music students, traveling to homes in the greater Boston area to teach. During this time, I taught students, both on Drums and Piano who ranged from very young beginning music students who had never played an instrument, to intermediate students and very skilled advanced students. Read More