Voice Lessons in Orient, NY

Instruments: Voice

After winning the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Award I enjoyed operatic roles: Gingerbread Witch/Hansel and Gretel(Connecticut Opera and Opera Theatre of Connecticut) Rosina /Barber of Seville; Susanna/Marriage of Figaro; Pappagena/Magic Flute; Dido/Dido and Aeneas; Estella/La Perichole; Senta(Scena/Duet/Flying Dutchman) opposite David Rae Smith of New York City Opera. Oratorio roles include opposite Jennifer Larmore and Jacques Trussel in Judas Maccabeus; Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Organ Mandolin Conga

I am an enthusiastic and passionate teacher who enjoys teaching all he learned from his loving and knowledgeable teachers. My interests and skills in music are ranging from performance (guitar, piano, voice...) teaching of the same instruments I play to composing, arranging and recording, as well as teaching related courses. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I am a very organised teacher, giving each of my students lesson notes with exercises and aspects to work on. I regularly suggest music which complements the work we are doing to strengthen the voice, create flexibility, or consistency of tone. I am a bit of a perfectionist, but I also hold myself to that high standard. It is so important to me to get students to listen to themselves, to think critically about what they hear and feel, and also learn how to troubleshoot issues on their own! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba

For beginning students just starting out method books like "Hal Leonard's Essential Elements" is very popular and useful or other similar method books that public schools use. In addition to working from the popular school method books and any band music I will assign different things for my students to work on to keep our lessons fun and engaging. Each student will receive instruction from me that will inspire them to practice and want to learn more and get better. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin Electric Violin Music

For all of my students, I let them pick a song (vocal) or piece (violin) that they would like to sing or play. This way I can analyze what level they are on. For my voice students, I start with vocal warm-up exercises of the different vowels. It helps me to understand their range as well as tone of voice. For my violin students, I usually stick with the Suzuki Method, or Essential Elements books, if they are in the more beginning stages. 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: Voice

Children - solfeggio training, sight singing, kodaly hand signs for ear training, basic breathing and singing for kids. Teens - healthy singing, belting, classical, musical theater and pop, best way to project and resonate, audition prep Adults- any genre, healthy breathing, resonance, projection, articulation, audition prep, performance polish beginning and intermediate piano are also something that I add to my studio offerings. There are alot of different ways to sing, but really only one healthy way to sing and I like to make sure that my students have their voice at the healthiest, most resonant for the longest, with wonderful tools of technique that can be used forever. Read More