Alaina Ferris Music, LLC
About
Alaina offers private piano and voice lessons (ages 3 through adult) in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Lessons are fun and tailored to a student’s personal goals—whether they are looking to improve their vocal technique, master a series of Preludes, prepare for middle or high school auditions, or simply learn their instrument for the first time.
PHILOSOPHY
Her goal as a teacher is to guide students in finding and developing their passion for music. This is done by addressing what interests and inspires each student and through that interest, implementing core musical concepts such as music theory, aural skills, and technique.
Alaina focuses on a balanced teaching style that takes a holistic look at each student’s needs and goals. She measures success not by a student’s mastery of a song, but instead by the student’s overall relationship with their music practice.
Alaina has a B.A. in Music and English from The University of Denver and an M.F.A. in Poetry from NYU. She composes and music directs for theater, her work has been featured in the New York Times. She has been teaching private music lessons for 10 years.
If you are interested in lessons, please send an email to [email protected].
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson with a student will be focused on discussing interests and goals in order to craft a long-term lesson and practice plan.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Alaina studied music at The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, where she obtained a B.A. in Music and English.
She has an M.F.A. in Poetry from New York University, where she was an adjunct professor in creative writing.
She has been teaching private piano and voice lessons for the past 10 years.
Alaina is well-versed in standard pedagogy and practices: I draw from Suzuki Method, The Royal Conservatory’s Celebration Series, and Body Mapping (Alexander) Technique. I consider all of those tools to support my students’ practice, not motivating factors. I incorporate my passion for teaching in my creative profession as a theater composer and music director.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $65/30 minutes, $75/45 minutes, $85/60 minutes.