Piano Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs while cultivating their craft to the ability desired. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute, Piccolo

For small children, I used kid-friendly method books provided by the music school I was working with at the time to keep them engaged and entertained. For older children and adults, I simply ask about their prior musical knowledge and the music that they enjoy so we could use that as inspiration. For beginning students, I recommend the Standard of Excellence or Essential Elements which are both great options for the basics of their instruments and both include fingering charts and fingerings for each new note they learn. 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, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, French Horn, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn

I normally use the Standard of Excellence method books for most of my students; however, I am open minded to adjusting to each individual student's musical needs, whether it be Jazz, Classical, or whatever style music the student is focusing on. For Drummers, I prefer the Haskell Harr Method, or the Buddy Rich Method Book, as well as the Breeze Easy Method Book. For piano instruction, I prefer the Faber Piano Method Books, as they are tailored to the students' individual needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

I am a pianist, collaborative pianist, piano teacher, and vocal coach with over 20 years experience working with conservatories, universities, opera companies and music festivals. As a performer I have played solo, symphonic and chamber music repertory in the US and Europe. As I teacher, I have been on the Evening Division Faculty of The Juilliard School for the past nine years, where I teach a course in the preparation of art song and opera. Read More