Piano Lessons in Peter Cooper Village, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice Mallet Percussion Keyboard

I have always felt an innate passion for music. From a young age, you could be sure to find me by my family's upright piano - either plunking pretend melodies on its keys or hiding in the magical world I thought existed behind it. Soon, I joined every performing and competitive ensemble I could. Each new form of music and expression was wonderful to me. Singing, theater, mallet percussion, vibraphone, saxophone, jazz, learning different musical forms, I couldn't get enough! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Abraham is a New York State Certified K-12 music teacher with years of private lesson experience. No matter what your goals are, what music you enjoy, or what your current ability may be, Abraham can create a custom lesson plan to open up new doors and avenues. He is dedicated to working with students on a wide variety of goals: Note reading, improvisation, fundamental technique, music theory, repertoire, and more Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

For every student, when my first meet them, I will tell them every piece had their own story, different people had their diverse background and different understanding of the same piece. For children, I typically start with basic technology, scales, arpeggio although was boring, I will add some elements to let them being active. On the other hand, I typically start with John Thompson's Easiest piano course, to make my student know about every note, every chord, they had a life, they had their personality. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

I use Alfred Piano Method, it also dives into intervallic reading, as described above. Many true, albeit arranged, baroque, romantic, and classical piano pieces are featured without a lot of fluff and fanfare. This may be an ideal method for more serious, self-motivated students. The Alfred method is featured in a variety of books, including an all-in-one piano course for children, a prep course, and a basic piano library, completely correlated and presented in progressive levels. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Not only is a good vibe in line with how music was meant be, but it makes practicing a more worthwhile endeavor and increases the likelihood of commitment. As someone who had the privilege of studying with passionate teachers, I can certainly say that the joy of music is contagious when the right lighthearted, yet driven attitude is applied. I’ve experienced firsthand the thrill of being around enthusiastic peers and passionate educators, and these experiences have certainly led me to where I am today. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching while studying at Oberlin College, and have since taught private lessons everywhere I've gone, from Shanghai to here in New York, including bass, guitar, piano, music theory, and ensemble coaching. I have my own private studio, and have also taught private lessons at Art's House Music School in Coney Island and Pelham Music Arts School in Pelham. In addition, I have taught classroom music classes through Third Street Settlement Music School. Read More