Piano Lessons in Shirley, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice

I believe in keeping the lessons very interactive by making sure that it is not just the student playing/singing. I keep the lesson flowing from one activity, or song, to the next by using a common goal throughout the lesson. I make a goal for each lesson known to the student so that the student can feel successful and accomplished at the end of every lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

My teaching days, start back to when I was in high school. I have been directing the childrens choir at my church since 2009, here I develop lessons for students 5-10, each week to get them performance ready for performances once every 2 months. I have also been a voice instructor for the past year. I love being able to watch my students grow and learn the beautiful art of music. I have had experience in teaching Classical Voice and Piano, also rock, pop, and music theater for voice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

During our lessons, you will learn the mental, physical, and theoretical aspects of singing. Starting by building a strong foundation of physical technique, we will make the most out of your natural instrument by finding the ways you learn best. You will come out of our lessons feeling confident that you are able to control your voice and be able to use it healthfully. Most importantly, this should be fun! Read More

Instruments: Piano

I began teaching piano to local children in the neighborhood as a teen-ager and have always found the experience to be interesting, rewarding challenging and enjoyable. I have experience teaching students of all ages (5 to 80), with a wide range of abilities and interests. I have prepared students who are interested to participate in recitals, festivals and to take exams such as those from the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Some students do not benefit from such experiences and may even find them detrimental. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

I began teaching private lessons as a sophomore in high school, where at first I had only one violin student. By the time I was a senior in high school I taught 10 students a week, all based on word of mouth recommendation through contacts at my former middle school. My aim for lessons is to present fun yet challenging material in a captivating and exploratory manner. Learning is a very individual experience, thus I employ different mediums and presentation techniques to introduce new concepts and revisit old ones. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Accordion Keyboard

My basic teaching philosophy is "If a student can't learn the way I teach I will teach the way they learn". It's a personalized approach. For children I typically start with John Thompson's Teaching Little Fingers To Play as a basic piano lesson book. When the student starts progressing to the point where they can play fairly well I try to explore others books and songs that may interest them and keep them motivated. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Keyboard

If you love music, then you should love your lessons! Lessons with me are fun, challenging as well as enriching! Vocal Instruction will include: light stretching; to reduce tension that can block good vocal production and vocal freedom. Accessing and giving feedback about your vocal potential and growth. Identifying vocal range and limitations. Proper vocal techniques with respect to vocal scales, breath control, pitch, tonality, resonance and posture. Beginner Piano/Keyboard will include: Knowing the notes that correspond to every key. Read More