Piano Lessons Nassau County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My love for teaching began as a peer tutor in college. I tutored students in piano, guitar, bass ear training, and music theory. I began to love teaching when I noticed the change and progress it creates within people. While in college, I taught at a musical theatre camp as a music teacher. I taught music theory, ear training, and vocal music. Right after I graduated college I was accepted into the music education program at Teachers College Columbia University where I received my masters degree in music education along with certification in New York state to teach Pre-K through 12. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Latin Percussion, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The most important thing is that the student should be having fun, because music is fun! There is work involved, but at the end of the day, music should bring a smile to your face and if you are not having fun with music, then I am not doing my job. It is extremely important to me that the student grows, not only in technical ability, but in their love and enjoyment of music as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet

I try to keep an open mind when it comes to the individual and the way they want to learn, whether it's visually, aurally, or interactively. Then I construct a lesson plan that is designed specifically for that person. Some of the books we could be using would be: Hanon, Alban's Conservatory Method, Various classical composers' repetoire (Clementi, Mozart, etc.), Alfred Series, or only audio and no sheet music depending on what they desire to learn and get out of the lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Djembe

I am a passionate music lover with many different interests. I play drum set, hand drums, piano, and a little bit of guitar. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Contemporary Music Studies and TV/Film Production. I have spent the years since college teaching both children and adults, playing music in several bands in the New York area, and traveling all over the world. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Accordion

My approach varied from student to student. I decide about it after the first lesson where I can determine what kind of steps will take. I have my own music books with songs and exercises that I have developed over last twenty years of teaching I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More