Piano Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Music

Music is meant to be a form of expression. Sometimes you'll find a student may have a hard time expressing themselves. So as part of my teaching style I try to make them feel comfortable. Everyone is different, which make some students more challenging than others. However, there is something consistent about every student. Every student has that look of bewilderment when they completely understand something. I call it the light bulb. Read More

Instruments: Piano

I use the score to pose questions about the way musical material is organized, how it reflects the composer’s ideas, and what makes the score coherent to the player and the  listener. In this way, a score is one point of focus for developing interest and a questioning attitude—practices that will serve students for a lifetime. I believe that our ability to talk about music emerges from the experience of “thinking music” as performers and that we truly learn music by using its grammar. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, its important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. This is encouraged by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. And realistic practice time at home. By acknowledging their accomplishments, the students desire to progress grows immensely, making students eager to learn more. Learning what inspires the student allows me to give them a customized piano session that fits their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard

I’ve been fortunate to work with students of all ages—from young beginners to adult singers returning to music—and I truly love teaching. Over the years, I’ve taught at several well-established private music schools and community music programs, guiding students through recitals, school musicals, auditions, and personal creative projects. Many of my voice students have gone on to land lead roles in their school musicals, including Hairspray, Annie, Frozen Jr., Something Rotten Jr., and Aladdin Jr. Read More

Instruments: Piano

It is crucial for each student to progress at his or her own pace. And as a teacher it is my duty to set goals for my students at each lesson and also their own practice sessions. Finding out what really insipres each student has always been my struggle. In the past, I had used the same method for different students, and it turned out that the method would work well with this particular student, but not so much for the other student. Read More