Piano Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

With beginning students, I will start with the basics and encourage them to buy A Modern Method for Guitar by William Leavitt. Starting out, students will work on chords and scales. We will also work on building a repetoire of songs for the student to work on perform. Intermediate students will work on the fundamentals of theory, triads, beginner 7th chords, and improvasation. Advanced students will work on expanding their knowledge of theory, inversions, technique building, chord tensions and substitution. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Keyboard

During my 7 years of experience in Washington, DC, I taught over 300 lessons, mostly to children age 4 to 17. I have experience in Jazz, Classical and Rock (improv) styles. I create review games to keep kids engages and interested. I use flash cards/ trivia and prizes to help kids learn basic music theory and notation, and fun interactive exercises to keep my approach low-pressure and fun while stressing the essential elements of thorough music education. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I am passionate about music, I've made it my profession and when I see students with a drive, a passion of their own or even mild curiosity about music I immediately jump in so i can guide them and help home skills that thane can take with them though their lives. In 2016 I received my Bachelors Degree in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston an while there i had the privilege to study jazz composition, vocal performance, Latin american Music Studies as well as song writing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar

Depending on the level of the student and what they are looking to achieve through the lessons I would use a few different methods. I like to use guitar books if at all possible for beginners because its a great place to start. The fundamentals are where you have to start to build a scaffolding and practice books are great for doing this. I also like to use songs and tunes as a way of teaching different concepts. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet

I stay flexible to the individual students' needs. I try to keep the student engaged and ask many questions to help them become their own best teacher. I will give assignments and create goals but also want the student to be self motivated. I will not be overly strict when it comes to practice. I like to have the student approach music with joy and curiosity. I like to keep the learning positive and help the students find their voice within music and find what motivates them intrinsically. Read More