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...

Hello! My goal as a teacher is to help you get what you want out of the instrument: vibrant tone, perfect rhythm, and complete freedom of expression while performing. I was formerly lead trumpet with Broadway's An American in Paris national tour and have 20 years of playing experience. I hold Master's and Bachelor's degrees in trumpet performance from Northwestern University and was previously enrolled in the Doctorate of Musical Arts program at Yale University in trumpet. I play and teach all styles, specializing in classical and commercial music. As a teacher, I've maintained a private studio for the last ten years, working with students of...

CENTER STAGE Our facility is a music-learning center that provides music instruction for a wide variety of instruments, voice, theory, musical composition/songwriting, NYSSMA Preparation, and much more! MISSION Our mission is to provide our students with a holistic view of music through listening, playing, and creating; empowering them with a skill that enables them to express themselves through music. VISION At Center Stage we envision a community of emerging musicians who are learning musical skills while playing with excellence, having fun, and expressing themselves creatively....