• I have over 20 years experience as a music teacher, conductor, theater/orchestra director and a performer in Russia, Norway and the United States.
• I possess excellent interpersonal skills and over the years developed the ability to communicate efficiently and connect with every student I teach.
• I am creative and enthusiastic while working with people of all ages.
• I have a reputation of being passionate about achieving professional goals.

Employment:
09/08- Present NYC Board of Education, P.S. 48
• Band & Orchestra Director
• Teach children K-5 to play musical instruments in small groups and large ensembles
• Organize and perform Winter and Spring Concerts

02/08- Present Yakov's Music for Gifted & Talented, Inc, Brooklyn, NY
• Founder and Music Director
• Teach various musical instruments and vocal

06/07-06/08 Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony, Lynbrook, NY
• Music Director, Conductor
• Conducted weekly...

Hello Students/Parents,
I have been playing drums for nearly 15 years, teaching for 10 years, and am currently playing professionally around the NYC area. I graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in 2011 with a degree in jazz performance. There I studied with many excellent teachers notably John Riley, Samir Chatterjee, and Rogerio Boccato who taught me many styles of music from around the globe. In addition to freelancing around NYC, I have recently been touring and recording with Wilder Maker (brooklyn indie rock) and Natural Selection. (pop/funk) Through my many musical experiences, I have learned (and am still learning!) how a drummer best functions within a group and this is what I wish to impart to any and everyone. A great drummer can make any band sound good and I want to make you a great drummer!

As a teacher (and also father) Paul finds great joy in sharing his experience and insight with the next generation of creative musicians. For many years, he has taught drummers and percussionists of all ages and levels in academic settings as well as privately. He has also taught workshops and masterclasses at several renowned venues and music conservatories while touring with bands throughout Europe (Royal Academy of Music, London UK; Hull University, Hull UK; Centre des Musiques Didier Lockwood, Paris FR).
Playing music has always been a part of Paul's life. Growing up in a family of musicians, he started playing cello at age 6 and he's been playing drums since age 8. After an extensive classical tutelage at the Music Conservatory in Esch/Alzette (Luxembourg) and at various music workshops throughout the world, he completed both undergraduate and graduate studies at Manhattan School of Music, learning from the likes of John Riley, David Liebman, Samir Chatterjee & Michael Abene....

Jason Y. is an accomplished pianist, composer, and piano teacher residing in New York City. A classically-trained jazz pianist and composer, Jason graduated with honors from New England Conservatory of Music and Phi Beta Kappa/Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University, as a student in the schools' 5-year double degree program. At New England Conservatory he studied with legendary pianists Danilo Perez, Fred Hersch, and Ran Blake, among others. He is well versed in jazz, classical, popular, and several world music idioms. Jason's teaching style is methodical and disciplined yet creative; challenging yet patient; comprehensive yet uniquely tailored to the specific needs, musical background, and interests of each individual student.

Hi! My name is Elisabeth, aka Libby to my friends. I teach piano and voice lessons both in my apt in Park Slope and at your house. 

I'm primarily trained as an opera singer, but I also love working on musical theater (it was my gateway drug into opera!). My little sister is a wonderful singer- songwriter, and she got me interested in helping people sing well while playing their guitars.

I also love teaching piano lessons. I try to keep them fun and give you a good base technique at the same time. At your first lesson, we'll be talking about kitten villages and bouncing around the keyboard with balloons. It's a little zany, but it works, and we always have fun!

Professional & Experienced guitar teacher with a Guitar/Music Education Degree and many years of experience in teaching different styles from Classical to Jazz & from Rock to Heavy-Metal accepts students of all ages. Whether you would like to learn to play the guitar from the beginning or just to improve your technique or soloing - I will be able to help you out. All ages and levels of students from beginners to advanced are accepted. The atmosphere of the lessons is relaxed and fun, helping the student progress and get the best results. I prefer to vary the lessons so that many various styles and genres could be covered. Lessons on Piano, Saxophone, Bass or Clarinet are offered as well.

Education and Experience: B.A. & M.A.in Guitar/Music Education from Brooklyn College. Music school training from early age on Guitar, Piano, Saxophone and Clarinet. Performed with various ensembles, groups and bands in musical genres ranging from Classical music to Rock. Taught private...

Hello everyone and welcome!

My name is Noel B., and I am a drummer living and working in New York City.
I have been fortunate to perform with jazz legends such as John Scofield, Pascal Niggenkemper, Andy Milne, Dave Pietro, Dave Douglas and the list continues. These shows were at many first rate jazz clubs including: Blue Note, The Jazz Gallery, The Stone, The Tea Lounge, Tomi Jazz, Cornelia St. Cafe, The Falcon, Twins Jazz, Trumpets Jazz and many others. While receiving my Masters degree at NYU, I was also employed as an adjunct music faculty member.

In 2012 I was selected as one of Half Note Records musicians in the "Promising Artist Series." The award included responsibilities such as giving concerts and leading clinics.

My drumming education began with Les Harris Jr., a long time student of the legendary educator/player Alan Dawson. I have also studied with drumming greats Jeff Ballard, Billy Drummond, Ari Hoenig and Tony Moreno.

In 2011, I was accepted as a...

I am a jazz pianist currently pursuing a Masters degree in jazz piano from NYU. I began playing piano at age 6, playing classical music for about 8 years. Afterwards, I discovered jazz and fell in love with the sound, and was intrigued by the notion of playing music in my own way, instead of being dictated what to play from rigid sheet music. Having been able to play by ear from an early age, I naturally began to play music that I heard without sheet music. Since then, I have studied jazz at the University of Colorado, the Jazzschool in Berkeley, CA, and currently in New York. I have been teaching jazz / pop piano and improvisation to NYU undergrads, while also studying under Jean-Michel Pilc and Kenny Werner, two of my favorite jazz pianists. Music is a great passion of mine, one that I pursue whole-heartedly because of my deep love and connection with it. I seek to instill this passion for music within my students, and hope to inspire them to explore music through their own...

Hi!
My name is Adrian. I am a composer and musician, currently living in Brooklyn, New York. I began taking piano lessons at age 6 and started writing music when I was 11. I received my BA in music composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, and my MM from the Yale School of Music. In 2011, I moved to New York, where I have continued to work, write and perform. I've written many experimental works for ensembles and musicians all over the US and and abroad, as well as performed as a pianist and guitarist in my own works. I also perform on keyboards, bass, guitar and electronics in my band.

As a pianist, I've played most of the major repertoire for the instrument, including Liszt's Sonata in B Minor, Après une Lecture de Dante, Mozart's Piano Concertos and Sonatas, Beethoven Sonatas, Bach Suites, Goldberg Variations, Das Wohltemperierte Klavier and Musical Offering plus piano works by Ravel, Debussy, Schubert, Schumann, Messiaen, Barber, Brahms, Bartók,...

Nathan J has been playing and performing on the guitar for over 20 years, and has toured the world and lived in the recording studio. Over the last 10 years, he has lead a private guitar lesson studio which focuses on making learning the guitar fun, educational, and engrossing!

Nathan currently lives in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and is accepting students in the area!

I started at the age of 9 years old in taking piano lessons, which at that time was a hard fought privilege. I had no problem in practicing the lessons and did so with such fervor and dedication. I furthered my training for a time at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Illinois. I also studied while in high school and took courses while in college. I entered the Armed Forces and continued to pursue my dream of being a pianist and organist, organizing the 101st Airborne Division Choir and then became chief organist for the Frankfurt Church of God in West Germany. After my completion in the service, I continued to play in various bands in the local area of Chicago as well as being a session player in the recording studios. I came to New York in 1989 with a desire to become a first rate accompanist and session musician. Upon insistence from friends I was encouraged to start teaching. I have been teaching for the last 18 years or so. In that time I have taken a...

Hello Music Lovers!

My name is Lauren, and I'm a piano and voice teacher based in Brooklyn. I love music more than anything (even animals, iced coffee, shopping, and being outside on nice days!)

My musical journey started early: I was 4 when I begged my parents for a piano after 'playing' one at a distant relatives home. I haven't looked back since, and my entire life has been centered around listening to, creating, loving, and teaching music. I love all kinds of music: I grew up with old rock and classical, but quickly found that I loved jazz, r&b, musical theatre soundtracks, everything!

I have a large place in my heart for music theory, ear training, and composition, so if you have trouble with these topics or would like to get better at them, I am a good resource for that. It is my goal as a music teacher to give my students a strong, practical foundation that will translate to whatever they want to do in their musical career, non-specific of genre or instrument....