Welcome! At Martin Hoff, I offer personalized piano and flute lessons tailored to each student's unique strengths and aspirations. Based in Lyndhurst, NJ, I am committed to nurturing your musical journey with individualized instruction that not only enhances your technical skills but also deepens your appreciation for music. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, my lessons are designed to inspire and elevate your musical experience. Join me in exploring the world of music and reaching your full potential!

The son of two music teachers, I have been immersed in music, first violin, then piano, and finally trombone, since the age of 7. I fell in love with jazz, especially Dixieland, Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, through Miles Davis, JJ Johnson and beyond, when I was a teenager, but ultimately my main focus has been on Classical music for most of my career. I attended Juilliard Pre-College, Manhattan School of Music and the Juilliard School, where I studied with the top trombonists in the classical orchestral field, and I now perform with some of the top orchestras in New York City, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, America...

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