Piano Lessons in Port Washington, NY

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I am a professional drummer/composer/educator living in NYC. I grew up in Dallas, Texas and began playing classical piano at age 4. I was given a drumset when I was 9 and switched to drums full time when I was 11. After high school, I attended University of North Texas to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance. In 2011, I moved to Brooklyn to perform full time. I later decided to go back to school and completed my Master of Arts degree in Music Performance at City College of New York. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My name is Tekgoo, Musical theatre and Classical music, Film music composer and also Music director / Orchestrator for Broadway Musical Theatre. I'm also passionate instructor who loves working with any kinds of students. I graduated from New York University with a M.F.A degree in Musical Theatre Writing and performance. Writing a song, and performing, music directing in theatre industry and school, and many of famous venues such like: 54Below, Public Theatre Joe's Pub, The Players has been one of the greater experiences of my career. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching background has focused on tutoring in science and math. I have also done some substitute teaching at the middle school level. I am new to piano teaching but that is not necessarily a drawback because I am fresh with lots of enthusiasm and I like to really think about helping my students. I want to combine my love and knowledge of music with my successful teaching skills in science and math to create a new career which uses my best self. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students who are children, I always start with fundamentals in music thoery, then are then applied to the first exercises (Beyer and Czerny) and beginner-level pieces. Once the young student is ready, I will discuss about his or her personal taste, and find solo pieces that are suitable for the level acquired, but also enjoyable. For adult students, I usually discuss about the level and goal they would like to reach. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Music Keyboard

Minimally, beginner students can expect to learn how to read notes, play basic exercises, and train their sense of pitch, while intermediate and advanced students will study more complex music theory, technical exercises, and improvisation. All students will also learn how to practice efficiently so as to maintain a consistent rate of growth along their musical journeys. Essential materials for all students include: a scale and arpeggio book, a binder to store new music, and a notebook to write assignments and any other important information learned in lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

I am motivated and enthusiast music instructor who loves working with passionated students and sharing love of music. I started piano when I was two years old and had musical connection ever since. I studied piano, voice, composition, music computer technology, and conducting. I was more concentrating performing piano or vocal performance, and found myself that I am passionated in creativities of original work, so I am concentrating composition and premier of my original works to express my music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

For students that are complete beginners, I like to start away from the instrument to instill some confidence in reading music and a basic understanding of harmony. Flash cards and memory games have proven to be extremely effective for me, and I've seen a huge change in confidence around a violin when the student isn't overwhelmed with trying to grasp many difficult concepts at once. Hal Leonard's books are a favorite of mine, as well as Harvey Whistler's "Introducing the --" series. Read More