Music Lessons Connecticut

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard

My methods are pretty straight forward. I focus heavily on technique. A good foundation can help a student be their best in each genre. I personalize my lesson plans and drills to accommodate the student's strengths, weaknesses, and over all goal. I will push you to your limits so you can go even further than you thought you could. I also teach you how to be a healthy musician and steer students away from bad techniques that can cause damage or harm them in any way. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Technique as well as theory are equally important. It is also important to have fun while learning. I like to use the Hal Leonard lesson books combined with excersises that I have created. I can also teach songs requested by students and explain and demonstrate how theory and technique apply to the tune. Improvising and playing along with other musicians in songs or jams is highly recomended. Understanding what each student wants to get out of the lesson is important. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

My favorite piano method book for children is the Bastien Piano Basics Series. Alternately, I sometimes use the Faber & Faber Piano Adventures. For very young children (3-6) "My First Piano Adventure," a Faber publication, is my book of choice. For adults, I usually use Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, though sometimes I skip method books and play pieces picked by the student. When teaching drums/percussion, my method books of choice are Standard of Excellence and Winning Rhythms. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Harp, Ukulele, Music

ADJUNCT VOICE INSTRUCTOR New York University | September 2019 - PRESENT One on one private lessons for undergraduate NYU students, teaching vocal technique across genres. MUSIC DIRECTOR, TEACHER, CURRICULUM COORDINATOR GIRLS INC OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT | 2018 - 2019 Non-Profit all girls after school program designed to reach communities that lack music and arts in school. Samantha introduced the first ever music program and lead the classes for the school year. PRESCHOOL- MUSIC TEACHER Miller-Driscoll School, Wilton, Connecticut | September 2018 - June 2019 Pre-K-2nd Grade Teacher for Wilton Public Schools. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Certifications GROUP FITNESS CERTIFICATION Jul 2018 AFAA / NASM Physical Fitness Instructor Training Certification for Group Teaching Earned Summer of 2018. I have developed a LIIT program to Classical Music to help an aging population stay healthy and fit while learning about and enjoying the beauty, power, and rhythm of famous and not so famous Classical Music pieces! CT's ARC program graduate Aug 2002 CT Board of Education CT's Alternate Route to Teacher Certification-- Condensed course in teaching music in public school: this included learning the basics of every band instrument. Read More