I have been teaching privately and performing many years in this area. I have a Bachelors of Music in performance, clarinet major, with minors on flute and piano. My goal is to bring each student up to their highest level, breaking typical norms set by age or grade. Also, as ensemble playing is so important from the earliest stages, I play along with lesson material and play duets with students as often as possible. Aside from the benefit of learning something from every student, watching the moment a student understands, or "finally gets" a new note, rhythm, or nuance, is a very satisfying feeling. Preparing students for Regional Band and Or...

Hello! I am currently studying Music Education at SUNY Fredonia and have been playing trombone for over nine years. I have strong music theory skills and experience performing in a variety of musical settings, such as Jazz, Rock, Pop, Classical, and Musical Theatre. Musical ability did not come naturally to me, which allows me to better understand the challenges many students face. Throughout my musical journey, I have overcome obstacles such as switching instruments, preparing difficult music on short notice, developing improvisation skills, and building confidence as a performer. Because of these experiences, I can relate to my students an

Founded in 2015, Crescendo Music, located in Darien, Connecticut, is your one-stop music shop for private lessons, instrument rentals, sales, and repairs. With over 25 years of industry experience, the Crescendo Music team believes in music as a gift for everyone, focusing not just on learning notes but fostering expression and connection. They offer comprehensive lessons for a variety of instruments and skill levels, incorporating sight reading, theory, and technique into all instruction. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, Crescendo Music strives to instill confidence and a lifelong love for music in every student.

Neighborhood Music School, founded in 1911 and based in New Haven, CT, is Connecticut’s largest non-profit community arts organization and one of the 10 largest community arts schools in the United States. It provides music, dance, drama, and film education for ages 6 months to 80+ through one-on-one lessons, classes, ensembles, workshops, and summer programs. Programs include more than 30 instruments, seven genres of dance, the Greater New Haven Youth Ensembles, Suzuki, Young Artist Diploma, the DELTA Program, The Renée B. Fisher Competition, and Dance for PD®. The organization also operates ATLAS Middle School and a state-certified preschoo

Grace Music School, based in Fort Salonga, New York, is Long Island's premier music school, welcoming students of all ages. They provide exceptional private and ensemble lessons in various instruments, including piano, strings, voice, guitar, percussion, and woodwinds. Established in 2012, they now train over 600 musicians weekly across their two locations, one of which is housed in a Steinway-owned showroom - a first of its kind. The school prides itself on nurturing a lifelong love of music, realizing the potential of its students, and offering multiple performance opportunities.

Yale School of Music, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a globally recognized graduate school within Yale University. Dedicated to nurturing creative musicians and cultural leaders of tomorrow, it stands as the only music school in the prestigious Ivy League. The school also houses the Music in Schools Initiative, an important partnership with New Haven Public Schools aimed at enhancing music education in the local community. Apart from academics, Yale School of Music offers a vibrant performing life for its students and serves the community through various events and concerts.