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...

Dr. Buchenholz, currently Professor of Music at Columbia University and Hunter College, recently served as Special Projects Coordinator for The Leonard Bernstein Office Inc. and as a Visiting Lecturer at the National University of Ireland Maynooth. He has also taught at the Juilliard School, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, the Association to Benefit Children, and New York University. A native New Yorker, he began his musical career at the age of seven on CBS Sunday Morning. He also performed as a soloist with the Metropolitan Opera from age eight to fourteen. He has performed at The Public Theatre, and The Kennedy Center, and has t...

Guitar Techniques: Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Slide Guitar, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Recording and Production, Guidance In Equipment Selection Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours: Monday Thru Friday 9am to 9pm Saturday 9am to 2pm Closed Sunday I'm a teacher who actually loves teaching! I have had many in my life who I felt were just going through the motions! Making a musical connection with another human being is always special and one of life's great privileges! I have 20+ years as an a...

Welcome to Tutoring with Madeline, where I can help your child improve their reading and writing skills, or aid with preparation for the SAT. I am a full time high school teacher, with a college reading and learning certification, and I tutor out of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library of the New York Public Library in Midtown East. I have a personalized attention and a tailored approach, and I am committed to empowering each student to reach their full potential. Whether you're looking to maintain skills over the summer, or catch up for more difficult classes in the fall- I can help- and we’ll have fun while learning!