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...

Conservatory Level training for students of any age and level of study in our state of the art, Mineola, NY location. With faculty from Juilliard and other top institutions, the best music training is now in your backyard. Our WEBSITE: http://musicschoolofnewyorkcity.com Our FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Music-School-of-New-York-City-in-Mineola-1852296305017501/ Six years after the school’s inception, Music School of New York City expanded to Long Island with its Mineola location, bringing conservatory level training to students of any age or level of study. Music School of New York City blends old-world values and classical traditions,...