About
-Over 30 years of experience teaching piano and guitar
-Licensed NYC/NJ Teacher
-Experience teaching beginners of all ages-children, teens and adults
-Extensive experience teaching music to children, teens and adults with special needs (ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.)
-Very patient, kind and positive approach
-Individualized instruction tailored to each student's level and learning style
-Teacher of the Year, District 21, Brooklyn
-Teacher of the Year, New Brunswick High School
-NJ Governor’s Teacher Award
-Member New York Music Teachers Association
-Member National Association of Special Education Teachers
I am committed to seeing each of my students as a unique individual with specific ways of acquiring knowledge. By taking into consideration the "whole child", I tailor my lessons to address your child musically, academically and social-emotionally. It is very important to create a positive atmosphere where your child is not afraid of making mistakes in order to learn and to express him/herself. I totally enjoy engaging your child in the process of learning and creating.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Before working with the child, I like to speak to the parent about whatever special needs the child may have, how their child learns best and what their goals are for their child in learning a new instrument. If the child has a specific special education program, I would want to know if there are specific strategies that can help their child learn best so that I can make modifications, accommodations and adaptations when teaching.
When working with a new student, I like to speak to them about why they would like to learn the piano or the guitar and I ask them what types of songs they would be interested in learning along the way.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied music as a child, first by learning recorder, then guitar and piano. I also learned to play trumpet, trombone and baritone horn in school and joined all of the school bands and orchestras. I majored in music at Brooklyn College and received my Master's degree in Special Education from Long Island University.