About
I tailor every lesson to the student's personal and musical needs. Studying music is a perfect avanue to deeper self expression and increased self knowledge.
The little breakthroughs in the lessons are so fun for me. Helping each student uncover their own path to a deeper understanding of themselves is ultimately where we end up but the journey is always unique and fascinating. I get just as much satisfaction and enjoyment out of teaching as I do performing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Improvise together to assess the students specific needs with special attention to Tone and Rhythm. Learn a new scale and improvise with it. Study and perform Baroque Duets, Movie/TV Themes, Jazz Standards and trade looping melodic phrases to develop consistency.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been an internationally touring perfomer and educator for over 20 years. Every bit of music education technique i utilize comes from a place of practicality and earned experience.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Online:
$40 for 30 mins
$60 for 45 mins
$80 for 1 hour
In Person:
$100 for 1 hour in your home
$60 for 1 hour at my house in Astoria, Queens
How did you get started teaching?
After receiving degrees from Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, I've taught in several music schools and private conservatories around the NYC/NJ/CT. I've been an international arts educator presenting in-school and online hiphop / jazz / songwriting / technology workshops with my band Soul Inscribed and have been teaching private lessons for 20+ years.
What types of students have you worked with?
Ages 8-70. Some of which have ADD.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Seeing little kids going crazy dancing at the weddings I play on weekends. They always know when the music is correct.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone who truly hears you. Most of the job of a private music instructor is to have the student discover more about who they are through the medium of learning an instrument.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
All questions are valid.