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!

I offer a fresh perspective on the role of the music teacher. I'm certainly here to help my students learn the fundamentals, but I believe in a why-first approach to lessons. If I can't clearly articulate the reason why we're doing something and the impact it will have on a student's progress or understanding, then we don't do it. Nothing is arbitrary, and every moment is useful. I try to make sense of things by observing the patterns and relationships at play in the world around me, and I often employ this approach in my curriculum. Whether we're discussing scales, chords, saxophone technique, vocal technique or songwriting—everything can be...

Lessons from someone with decades of real world musical experience, and a masters in teaching music. It's all notes. I've worked with everyone from P Diddy to Jimmy Dean. Hearing a student play something differently than how I would play it is an indescribable joy.

BMS has been teaching music for one hundred and nine years. As a World-Class Community Music school we have a diverse offering of instruments and vocal training. As a community music school we believe in bringing people together over music through private lessons, group classes, and then ensembles, bands and productions. We enjoy providing a quality and safe learning environment for our commuity/family!

Welcome! My student teaching focuses a lot more on the student rather than the method. I do believe in versatility and every student should have his own plan. After graduating from Manhattan School of Music in May 2023, I've taught part-time both in person and online and the results have been very promising. I take the biggest joy out of this work and it would be an absolute pleasure to work with you!

Founded in 1964 by the internationally-acclaimed soprano Dorothy Maynor, Harlem School of the Arts serves over 5,000 students annually, providing world-class interdisciplinary training in music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Operating in New York and surrounding areas, the institution is known for its rigorous training that stimulates creativity, builds self-confidence, and enhances the lives of young people ages 2-18. With the support of the Herb Alpert Foundation, Harlem School of the Arts is embarking on a $9.5M renovation project to further their impact on the community. It's more than just a school, it's a hub for future creative thin