I am professional musician with a wide variety of experience in both teaching and performing. I have lived in several major cities and have gotten to play with some of the best groups. I am currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in music at Rutgers University. I received a Bachelor’s and Masters Degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and have studied with some of the top teachers in the United States. Some include Jack VanGeem, principal percussionist with the San Francisco Symphony, David Herbert, principal timpanist with the San Francisco Symphony, Tim Genis, principal timpanist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Markus Rhoten, principal timpanist with the New York Philharmonic. I am experienced playing in many genres of music, primarily orchestral music, and additionally Broadway musicals, jazz, contemporary music and studio music. Such experience includes percussion and timpani with the San Francisco Symphony, the New World Symphony, Oakland East-Bay Symphony,...

I made my Broadway debut with the original cast of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s hit musical Mary Poppins and became Broadway's second Mary, flying over the heads and into the hearts of Broadway audiences for over 100 performances.  I left that production to join the original cast of the highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Ragtime.  

I continue to cross the country representing Walt Disney Productions in national concert appearances. I have also has appeared on The Today Show, The View, the 2007 Tony Awards Show, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I have sung for the annual Broadway on Broadway Concert in Times Square, Broadway Sings for Toys and the Fred Ebb Awards.   Recently, I was seen at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre as Hope in Anything Goes, and in the title role of the musical, Gypsy, in the premiere production of the new North Shore Music Theatre, as Mary Poppins in the  televised 2010 IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2011 Walt Disney World Christmas...

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I've appeared on records with dozens of NYC area bands, and perform as a classical trombonist in all five boroughs and New Jersey.

I listen to and play all kinds of music from Beethoven to Stravinsky, Arcade Fire to Beyonce, James Brown to Snoop Dogg/Lion. I have had the pleasure to share the stage with rockers Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots), and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), and jazz greats Maynard Ferguson, Jimmie Lunceford, Conrad Herwig, "Blue" Lou Marini, and Jeff Coffin (Flecktones).

I've played guitar, bass, trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn, violin, cello, and string bass in virtually all different styles, but some of my favorite projects have been:
Quilty (Pavement-style hard rock band with me on trombass)
The Nevermind Orchestra (brass band that covers Nirvana tunes; I play trombone)
Chill Sons (my own band for which...

Whether you want to pursue a musical career or simply learn how to play your favorite tunes for friends and family, I can provide guidance for your enjoyment.

As a Father of four, I have had the joy in teaching my children Guitar, Saxophone, Songwriting, and Keyboard. Being a parent, I have found that patience and encouragement goes a long way. It has been proven that learning how to play music helps develop intuition and self-awareness, and to even improve in other subjects not directly related to the arts.

I have taken music courses at The Boston School of Contemporary Music, Thomas Jefferson College (MI), and Columbia College Chicago. I have a BA in Music Composition. One of the most important aspects to playing music is being able to Play by Ear. This has been a priceless gift that I have developed throughout my life and I encourage all musicians, young and old, to do the same. The use of simple Rhythmic Dictation and Ear Training exercises can do wonders for "picking...

Thanks for checking out my profile. I look forward to helping you reach your musical goals in drum and percussion! Here's a little info about my musical training:

Born in Istanbul, Turkey and raised in Tulsa, OK, my first musical experiences were on my grandmother's old piano. I was later introduced to a drum set when my brother and I received a drum set as a gift. I played in several local bands and in my high school jazz band in Tulsa, playing a range of musical styles from rock, swing, funk, and latin. I decided in my senior year of high school to take music seriously and moved to NYC to study at the Drummer's Collective. During this period, I also focused on Middle Eastern hand percussion (doumbek, riq, and frame drum) and studied with Mehmet Akatay in Turkey. After receiving my certificate at the Drummer's Collective, I applied and was accepted to the New School Jazz and Contemporary Music Program in NYC, where I received my BA in Music. Since my graduation, I've...

Greetings! My name is Christina and I am a recent Rutgers University graduate with a double major in both music and economics. I have had over 12 years of private training in piano, with additional experience in violin, orchestra, choir and various performance-related events. Over the years I have studied with numerous pianists and incorporated many different methods and techniques that have greatly influenced my own teaching. I have been teaching music lessons to both children and adults since high school, and am comfortable teaching any age. I do believe that a solid foundation in any instrument begins with music theory, and it is something I incorporate little by little into each lesson; however, it is very important to me that the learning process be enjoyable, and I strive to make each lesson as fun, inspiring, and exciting as possible!

Hello to all , My name is Ronen and I am originally from Tel-Aviv, Israel .

I came to the United States to pursue my academic career in music and graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2007, majoring in Professional Music. My coursework included Music Theory, Music Technology, and Music Business as well as other related professional music courses. My practical experience included private lessons with internationally renowned drummers such as Dave Dicenso, Kenwood Denard, and Mike Mangini. Additionally, my hands-on classes included Rudimental Labs, Drum Labs, Fusion Labs, Studio Drumming Lab, Contemporary Applications for Percussion, and Afro-Cuban Drumming. Through this broad curriculum, I have expanded my cultural understanding of music.

With more than fifteen years of solid experience in the music world and teaching field, I am a highly professional drum teacher and have been instructing students of all ages and levels informatively and creatively. Students under my...

Began private piano lessons at age 6 and violin lessons at age 8.

Tinge Studios: violin (Yuko Fisher & Gina McIssaac) Belleville, IL    
Bradley University (B.S. in Music (violin)) (Marcia Henry) Peoria, IL   
Mozarteum Summer Academy (Yair Kless) Salzburg, Austria 
Grigory Kalinovsky - Private lessons at MSM NYC, NY

Has worked with:

Mesto Ethnic Orchestra
Debut Orchestra
American Youth Symphony
Westwood Orchestra
Hudson Symphony
String Orchestra of Brooklyn

A lifelong musician and songwriter, Ian S has extensive experience teaching guitar and piano to students age 3 and up both as a private music instructor and as a teacher at the Institute of Music for Children in New Jersey. With 25 years experience in guitar and piano, Ian has studied and performed with several award-winning music artists, and has written and recorded over one hundred songs. He plays and teaches a variety of styles on both the guitar and the piano, from classical to jazz to rock. Ian is patient, friendly, and loves sharing the gift of music.

Ian was the guitarist in the Princeton University Jazz Ensemble for 3 seasons, was selected from a nationwide pool of musicians to perform at a special music event at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and was the recipient of the New Jersey Governor's Award in Arts Education for the category of Instrumental Music.

I have been singing and acting almost since I could walk. Born and
raised in San Angelo, Texas, I grew up singing in choirs and performing
and musicals. I continued this love for singing through college when I
earned a bachelor's degree in Musical Theater with a minor in Acting
from The University of Northern Colorado. I now live in Bayonne, New
Jersey with my wife of nearly seven years, where I continue to work as
a professional actor and singer. In my professional career as a
performer, I have performed in such projects as the Broadway production
of "Brooklyn the Musical", several Off-Broadway projects including
"Sessions" (original cast), and several productions of musicals around
the country. I have performed with such broadway names as Eden
Espinosa, Ann Crumb, Robert Cuccioli, John McDaniel and Hugh Panaro. I
also continue my work as the lead singer and keys for "Rock Road", one
of New Jersey's best rock and roll cover bands. I have a wide variety
of...

Singing is who am, and teaching voice is my passion. I am a classically trained vocalist who has sung and performed with some of the biggest names of our time. I have been singing for 20 years, and hold many national titles. I am the vocal coach for Ms. Huguette's Broadway Dance and Theatrical Studio, and Owner of Studio 31, a private music studio that teaches voice, piano, guitar, and violin. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am always laughing, and never miss a second of enjoying life. My goal is to continue to help children in Hudson county find their passion and love for music

I have been both a performer and dedicated teacher in the NYC and NJ area for over 14 years. I began playing music at the age of 8 years old, studying classical piano until I was 13. From there, I picked up guitar and started to immerse myself with rock, folk, classical, and jazz music. I eventually attended William Patterson University where I earned a BA in Jazz Performance, and then decided to move to NYC and pursue my career as a performer and educator. Upon moving to the city, I attended the American Institute of Guitar where I studied classical guitar for 5 years with world renowned guitarist Yasha Koffman.

Currently, I am teaching and performing in the greater NJ and NYC areas, and has performed with notable figures such as Steve LaSpina, James Williams, Tyshawn Sorey, and Yasha Koffman.