Piano Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I studied with the Great Master Lennie Tristano and have about 15 years of intensive study like eight hours a day! There is no substitute for experience! This has afforded me the opportunity to teach privately in all style and genres effectively since high school. Bach was an Improviser and so it is in Creative Improvisation that we find the seed to musical creativity and the development of true originality! I have written six books on music published by Cherry Lane Publishing which are sol nationally. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard

When I was a kid, I watched a movie called The Red Slipper about an aspiring ballet dancer auditioning for a prestigious ballet company. The director asked her why she wanted to dance, and she replied, “Why do you want to breathe?” That phrase has stuck with me throughout the years, because to me music is just as vital as breathing. It has long been the most special part of my daily life, and has been my most rewarding endeavor so far. Read More

Instruments: Piano

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Alfred's Prep Course Level A which provides strong basic skills in all relevant areas; such as, note reading, rhythm, piano theory etc. I normally advice students to follow Alfred's recommended steps until they reach Level 2. Then, in preparation for basic and more advanced classical pieces, I will introduce students with fingers practice "Hanon" and other fun yet effective program. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums

I use a lot of different method books and audio/video tools to teach but I also relate all lessons to music that the student is interested in. My education is rooted in classical percussion techniques but drum set is my main instrument, so I'm able to adap those techniques for drum set. Read More

Instruments: Piano

My teaching style is varied to the wants,ability, needs of the student. each lesson is designed to acheive these goals. This will increase learning,practicing, and desire to do so. I have always taught in a way that my students develop a passion for music. There is a difference in learning music and making music. My students will always make music with expression and feeling. Read More