Piano Lessons in Peter Cooper Village, NY

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard

I began teaching in early college, tutoring a little in computer science and a little in music theory - until the main music theory tutor graduated. I took over his position and have had a blast since. The main goal of any lessons is the inspire the student to fall in love with whatever the subject matter, and luckily - music is easy to fall in love with! After college i completed a CELTA course from Cambridge, which is a certificate in teaching english to speakers of other languages. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back to my university days at West Chester U. I have been a professional entertainer, organist, pianist and musician for over 45 years. I have taught 100 s of students in those many years, in several states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey .I have also worked in an advisory capacity role for such as piano, keyboard companies as Baldwin, Yamaha, Roland, and Korg USA. Also I have been for 8 years lead pianist keyboardist arranger at my church in Old bridge New Jersey Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Music Keyboard

I strongly believe that all students are capable of learning an instrument and while there are some basic tenets to learning music, every student has their own style of learning in terms of pace and physical ability. It is up to me the instructor to find the best way to present the lesson. My teaching style is characterized by creating a relaxed and fun environment where my own passion for music helps inspire the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Harp

For beginners:  learning to read music and count rhythms is essential. For intermediates:  hand technique, musicianship, style of composer, learning your own personal strengths and weaknesses is an ingrediant to success For advanced:  learning to stay focused, having stamina, how to memorize difficult passages, understanding complex rhythm patterns, learning about the intentions of the composer is a key to mastering a piece For improvisational players:  music theory, musical genre and style, learning rhythmical patterns is a good focus Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I've been teaching for the past 3-4 years, and have gotten a lot out of it. I like to make sure the student is enjoying him or herself as well as learning as much as possible in the process. I cater to the desires of individual students and am open to trying new things as well. If there is interest, I can help others write and record music as well as teaching them to sing or play piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music

I enjoy working at the begining to intermediate level for children as I get to introduce the earliest piano musical skills and I usually spend thirty minutes on teaching piano practice methods and thirty minutes on music theory skills. Currently, I use books like Dozen a Day, Scales and Hanon to build good finger techniques, John Thompson and John W.Schaum books for songs and theory preparation. For adults, I would use books related to adult beginning stages in piano and music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The key to my teaching style is to take my personality that has been so effective in concert and use it as a catalyst to inspired my students to gain confidence, set goals, and press on to master their instrument. For the younger students, I tell them to think of their guitar as a teddy bear and hug it like your best friend and that fingering is not your foe but your friend. Read More