Allyson Clare’s Music Studio

Allyson Clare’s Music Studio

5.0Exceptional(14 reviews)
Offers online services
Offers online services

About

Hello, I’m Allyson Clare- professional teacher and performer as a violinist, violist, mandolin player and pianist. I’ve been teaching for over twenty years. I’m highly trained and love passing on my knowledge to students of every level. My lessons are highly individualized, and my students tend to make very fast progress.

One of the things I love most about my current iteration of my studio are the recitals- we have recitals you can join in on every three months- this is a great opportunity to perform (online and in person currently) and learn from your peers. I also hold special presentations and events such as How To Practice Like A Pro afternoon hours free for my own students.


Highlights

Hired 44 times
26 years in business
Serves New York , NY
Offers online services

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos


  • Reviews

    0.0
    0 reviews
    5
    0%
    4
    0%
    3
    0%
    2
    0%
    1
    0%

    BP

    Barry P.

    Hey, Allyson,
    Super to hear from you. I hit the going in an other direction button by accident. Im actually quite fine at the moment. I havent been on the immunotherapy for over a month now and I still have another couple of weeks to go before I have to start up again.
    The tumor has remained the same in some spots but has shrunk in other places which the Doctors are pleased with. However, Cancer has remission/regression cycles so what is is what is! Maybe Ill be strummin the old mandolin again soon.
    Dr. Barry
    ... Show more
    July 02, 2020
    Hired on Lessons

    LV

    Laurie V.

    She’s energetic and encouraging.
    ... Show more
    December 17, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    LV

    Laurie V.

    Shes fun and high-energy and funny and highly knowledgeable.
    ... Show more
    December 05, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    LV

    Laurie V.

    I came to Allyson after years of not playing, and within 20 minutes she had me playing better than I had when I DID play. Insightful, knowledgeable, SUPER helpful -- and did I mention fun? Shes a champion for students. And the best teacher Ive ever had. So glad to find her on here.
    ... Show more
    December 04, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    BP

    Barry P.

    her knowledge and enthusiasm
    ... Show more
    November 30, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    VB

    Vikrant B.

    Attention to the details and techniques
    Helps build strong foundation
    Very nice and friendly person, learning is fun
    ... Show more
    October 01, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    Frequently asked questions

    It's an intuitive process- empathizing with the student as they play, imagining this student playing completely freely and confidently, and drawing on all my knowledge to find the right image, insight, technical nuance, or method of practice to impart to get them closer to their goal.  

    I have had incredible training- from San Francisco Conservatory of music, New England Conservatory of music, teachers Zaven Melikian, Camilla Wicks, Dimitri Murrath and many other world class soloists and chamber musicians.  I feel so grateful to have this background which helps me provide a wonderful foundation for my students.  

    I have been a natural teacher and a professional one since quite an early age- I taught my younger sibling and others his age when I was about ten years old.  

    My youngest student is five, my oldest in her eighties.  Also experienced working with individuals on the autism spectrum, and students with ocd.

    A student recently sent me two videos, one of him playing a piece before he met me, one after working together for eleven months.  The difference was striking, and I was so happy to see his pride in his progress!

    Take a look at the length of time a teacher has taught when you're selecting- some good performers don't have the patience to be great teachers and don't really invest in their students.  Long time teachers tend to have natural aptitude and really care about their students.

    Equally important, look at the teachers' education- not all teachers with aptitude for teaching in general have the musical and technical knowledge to help you progress.  Even if you are playing as a hobby, I believe that the satisfaction of playing an instrument comes from making tangible improvements, and gaining confidence to be your own musician.  A great teacher, like a great parent has the wisdom of having gone through all the stages, the ability to inspire and the desire to see their pupils come into their own. 


    Services offered

    Piano
    Singing
    Violin
    Cello
    Music Theory