About
I'm a professional concert pianist and have performed throughout the United States and Europe. I'm also a Steinway Artist, documentary filmmaker, and educator. As a music professor with a Ph.D., I specialize in performance, theory, aesthetics, and music history. As a result, I bring to my students over two decades of experience and the ability to tailor lessons to their individual needs, abilities, and goals.
My rate is $2/minute. Most lessons for children run 30 - 45 minutes, and lessons for adults are typically an hour.
If you're outside New York City, I'm happy to work via Zoom. Otherwise, I teach from my studio in Manhattan.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first step is to talk with new students to understand their interests and goals. I then evaluate their skill set, and we proceed according to what best fits their abilities and desired outcomes. I can work with students via Zoom or in person if they come to my studio in NYC.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I started performing as a child and had my professional debut at age 15. Following that, I toured the United States, Canada, and Europe, performing with orchestras and in recital. My undergraduate degree is in music, and my master's and Ph.D. are in music theory and composition. I have taught extensively for over 20 years, and have worked with thousands of students in music performance, theory, aesthetics, and history.
I currently teach piano privately and courses in music theory, history, aesthetics, and musicianship at the college level. I chair a music department at a private college in NYC.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My professional rate is $120 per hour or $2 per minute.
How did you get started teaching?
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with all ranges of experience and all ages.