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Patrick M.

Patrick M.

“Banjo, piano, songwriting--any way you take it, we'll find the music in you! Harlem / Morningside!”

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Ages: 5 & up
    Subjects Taught
    Piano, Singing, Music Performance, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele, Banjo
    Education
    Sarah Lawrence College - Music Composition - 2006-2010 (Bachelor's degree received)
    Specialties
    Scruggs style banjo (5 years), classical and jazz piano (11 years), voice (14 years).
    Lesson Details
    We would start by discussing what about music interests you (or your child) and how you've come to your particular study of music. My approach is greatly influenced by emergent curriculum--the concept that we will inspire each other most through what is most important to us and currently relevant.

    For banjo, technique begins with rolls, and we would progress through learning different breaks of the masters like Earl Scruggs.

    For piano, we would begin either on a classical track (taking ...
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    Hi, my name is Patrick. I've studied piano since age 10 (classical, and more recently jazz) and even at that age I would write my own songs and compositions. I started studying music theory in high school 6 years ago. This has informed my study of composition, as well as every instrumental practice undertaken since that time. 5 years ago I took my banjo to Sarah Lawrence College and started learning to play. I quickly joined the school's Bluegrass Ensemble, which fast-tracked my practice ...
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