Zachary D
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Music
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Spirituals, Swing, New Age, Marching Band
Zachary D
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Music
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Spirituals, Swing, New Age, Marching Band
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-80
2015-2019 - Stony Brook University Bright Lights Scholarship (for Music)
Currently, my teaching experience involves substituting for a drum class in one of the New York City boroughs, and assisting musicians or other campers when needed at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts when I worked there as a Music Staff Intern. I have worked with multiple teachers throughout my musical journey and experience, and I have since picked up the teaching styles and methods that they taught me. I now want to use my experience and what I have learned to help other students or aspiring musicians, and help show them how fun and enjoyable playing their respective instrument or instruments can be. I'm looking forward to working with students of any age or level.
For beginning students, what I start with generally depends on what instrument they play, but in general, I use various "Essentials" books. As the student progresses past the fundamentals of music and playing their instrument, I will move on to more advanced or technical musical exercises, as well as solo repertoire if the student is looking to perform for a recital, NYSSMA, etc. My teaching style for older, more advanced students is relatively the same, excluding the "Essentials" and fundamentals. As for adults, I would base what I teach off of what the student is interested in playing, learning, or accomplishing through multiple lessons. No matter the age or level, I'm looking to keep lessons fun, engaging, and worthwhile for any student.
I like to have students move at their own pace. I would work with each student and learn their strengths and weaknesses in regards to playing their instrument, and use that knowledge to help guide them along during the lessons and in what work or etudes I give them to practice in between each lesson. For example, if a beginner student is struggling with the fundamentals of music or their instrument, I might spend more time on that to make them more comfortable with the fundamentals. In other words, I cater to each individual student, especially since no two musicians are the same. If a more advanced student is striving for something like NYSSMA or All-State, I would pace them and their lessons accordingly so that they will be ready in time for whatever they might be preparing for. However, despite this different approach, I would still work with them to understand their strengths and weaknesses with playing so that I can help them improve accordingly.
leo hanratty
Zachary is a wonderful teacher. He is dedicated to the success of his student. Zachary is helping my son with up coming nyssma and I feel that he is in good hands.
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