Voice Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Voice, Music

I started on my journey when I was 18. I had been singing for several years in a Black Sabbath cover band , and I had developed vocal nodules. Back then, surgery was suggested, and so surgery I had. Thank god there was no scarring.. this traumatic experience immediately brought the study of my own voice into mothers forefront of my life as I was pursuing a career in rock at that time. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Electric Violin

After my own experience with it as well as teaching it, Suzuki has great techniques and music for getting students experience in sight-reading, ear training, and memorization. With the youngest students I start with the fundamentals such as naming the different parts of the instrument and some basic rules with notes. Acronyms and games are always the best way to memorize the different rules. I write out detailed lessons plans for each individual student, constructed specifically for their learning process. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trombone, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

When I start out with a student, I want to know what music they like to listen to and what they want to learn to play. I always find that it is important to connect the music to what the student is passionate about. This connection allows them to be even more excited about learning music theory fundamentals and scales, which are the building blocks to greater musical expertise. When students are more experienced, I like to usually give them two pieces to work on at a time, one that really refines their techniques, and one that is meant to challenge and grow them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

To reiterate, nothing is more rewarding than to see one of my students naturally develop with the tools they already have. I encourage musical exploration and to see my students retain the fundamentals and advanced technique I teach in my lessons. Every student is different, with different comforts, and different predilections. I believe in strengthening what is lacking, or better yet, holding a student back from being the musician they dream to be. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

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