Voice Lessons in Bridgeport, CT

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Recorder Piccolo Oboe Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I believe teaching is a privilege, and I strive to inspire each student and light the fire that is in all of us for expression. I am a master teacher, and will find specific motivational techniques to coarse greatness from each student. I will make sure each student is constantly moving forward and find a comfortable yet challenging pace for the student to ensure success. Any student who has done NYSSMA has done well, many of them with perfect scores at all levels. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

Languages Spoken English Fluent / Native Proficiency Education MM Piano; Composition; Comparative Literature Music in Film Sep 1986 - May 1993 Indiana University Jacob's School of Music Two Masters' Degrees. During these years I also taught and sang in vocal ensembles; opera workshops and new music groups BFA Piano & Music in Film Aug 1981 - Dec 1985 Purchase College, SUNY Transferred from Manhattan School of Music, where I studied under Maestro Artur Balsam, a specialist in Chamber Music piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Ukulele

All of my lessons are customized to fit the individual student's wants, needs, and goals (taking stock of the students' parents wishes as well). This will manifest naturally based on the personality and learning method per student (ex. verbal, auditory, kinesthetic) and the requirements of the particular instrument(s). With beginning instrumentalists I begin with the basics (ex. finger numbers, the musical alphabet, different patterns on the keyboard, the staff, note types and values, etc). Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Recorder Euphonium Tuba Keyboard

My Music teaching experience dates back to my Junior High School days, being only 14 years old, as I began teahing other students who played and performed in school, along with me, and also instructed some of their younger siblings. Encouraing regular practice on a consistent daily basis, is one of the key points that I emphasize to all of my students, as it produces student progress and aquisation of essential Musical literature. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard

As a teacher I tailor lessons to my students. I find that some students are motivated by learning challenge, and others are energized by fun elements. I pay attention to the needs of my students and make sure they feel proud of their accomplishments and progress. I use techniques and tricks to help singers not only learn how to use their instrument to their highest potential, but to feel comfortable with their strengths and insecurities. Read More

Instruments: Voice

Both piano and voice students are required to become familiar with basic music theory. No worries if you are not proficient! We will get you there within the first few lessons. For piano students, I will start them with basic scales and the Hanon exercises. After the student masters a few of the beginning exercises, we will slowly begin to add repertoire that solidifies proper technique. I tend to only work with beginning piano students, as it is not my primary instrument. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I graduated as a full scholarship student from the Manhattan School of Music with a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music pending. I have performed extensively throughout Europe and the U.S., and in every major concert hall in NYC including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, St. John the Divine and many other landmark locations. Some of my credits include: NY Philharmonic, Brooklyn Philharmonic, New Philharmonic of NJ, Czech Radio Orchestra, Vienna Chamber Orchestra and many others. Read More