Paul J  
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Flamenco, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Mariachi, Avant-garde

I first began teaching while attending Berklee.  I would substitute teach for upper classmen in local music schools in the Boston area.  After Berklee I taught full time for one year at a local music store.  While attending MSM I taught group classes in New York City middle schools on Clarinet and Flute.  After MSM I started my full time teaching studio where I was on faculty at 3 schools in the Westchester area.  I love helping my students find their joy and excitement in music.  I encourage live performance, taking part in local competitions, and composing their own original material.  I'm always looking forward to helping a student create their own music.   

My philosphy for all my students is that any student can achieve any goal if they believe in themselves and put in steady effort.  One of my major teaching methods involves learning music the student listens to regularly.  So much is learned from this process be it technique, time, rhythm, theory, but the most important part is that the students love and understanding of music grows, not just their knowledge.  Method books, listening exercises, and play-along companion cds also make up a large part of my methods.