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Review by Reina
"Tai Oney's musicality paired with his intelligence allows him to not only be a wonderful instructor but a phenomenal performeras well. His education and p
erformance experience will tailor to any level of singer.
He has a great personality and will work hard to achieve the results you are looking for in a singer."
He has a great personality and will work hard to achieve the results you are looking for in a singer."
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Boston, MA teacher:
Tai O.
Review by Steve
"The lessons are perfect! Just what I was looking for at this point in my study."
Boston, MA teacher:
Kathryn T.
Review by Samuel
"I had a great first lesson. She made me feel comfortable. I look forward to my upcoming sessions."
Boston, MA teacher:
Mia R.
Review by Sophia
"Ali is very good at getting young students' attention. My son became Ali's student two months ago. He liked her and was able to follow her lecture. Ali i
s also very kind and funny. We love her."
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Boston, MA teacher:
ali Y.
Review by Nadia
"Katrina motivates and keeps our kids learning. She is able to challenge each one individually. She is on time and just a nice teacher and role model."
Boston, MA teacher:
Katrina A.
Review by AmberBelle
"I was really impressed with my daughter's first lesson. She was taught the instrument, how to hold it and some simple songs to practice. Kathryn was patie
nt and sent me my daughter's homework. There was a great lesson plan and it was obvious Kathryn knows what she was doing."
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Boston, MA teacher:
Kathryn T.
Review by Jeremy
"Bronwyn has been a fantastic teacher for our daughter "M" for the last two years. She started with the O'Connor method, which was a great way to get a ba
sic grounding in American fiddle music but quickly started to pull in tunes and techniques from other resources as well. Bronwyn has also been receptive to M's interests in various tunes and songs from Celtic to modern bluegrass to folk styles and has worked with her learn and play these varied styles. All the while, Bronwyn has done a great job of teaching M to progress as a musician and as a fiddler.
I see Bronwyn as a flexible and adaptive teacher who is willing to take varied paths toward a goal instead of insisting on single method or path. She is encouraging and gentle, and, because of these traits, she is able to ask her students to stretch themselves and try things they may not believe they can play. Bronwyn's Berklee training comes through as well as she layers aspects of musical theory into her teaching where it will help the student progress as a player and musician.
Finally, as an accomplished fiddler and a performer, Bronwyn goes beyond being a teacher and takes on a role of being someone young students can look up to, admire, and seek to emulate. I think our daughter sees her as a mentor.
Our experience with Bronwyn has been fantastic, and I heartily recommend her as a teacher to anyone looking to grow and develop as a fiddler."
I see Bronwyn as a flexible and adaptive teacher who is willing to take varied paths toward a goal instead of insisting on single method or path. She is encouraging and gentle, and, because of these traits, she is able to ask her students to stretch themselves and try things they may not believe they can play. Bronwyn's Berklee training comes through as well as she layers aspects of musical theory into her teaching where it will help the student progress as a player and musician.
Finally, as an accomplished fiddler and a performer, Bronwyn goes beyond being a teacher and takes on a role of being someone young students can look up to, admire, and seek to emulate. I think our daughter sees her as a mentor.
Our experience with Bronwyn has been fantastic, and I heartily recommend her as a teacher to anyone looking to grow and develop as a fiddler."
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Boston, MA teacher:
Bronwyn K.
Review by EYVA
"Eyva had a fantastic time!! Very excited to continue with the lessons."
Boston, MA teacher:
Bethany A.
Review by Polly
"Kristin was great. My daughter was excited to keep having lessons."
Boston, MA teacher:
Kristin M.
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About Gregg R.
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About Gregg
I have had extensive jazz a rock studies from attending The Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, to becoming George Russell's teaching assistant at The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston before he retired. I learned from a true master of jazz and contemporary music regarding composition, improvisation, theory and teaching students.
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My aim is to share my musical knowledge, sense of harmony and technique to dedicated students. All melody and chords come from scales, which is essential to understanding music, as well as rhythms. I also accept what a student wants to learn. An important attribute of mine is patience, and the understanding that each person processes information differently.
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My aim is to share my musical knowledge, sense of harmony and technique to dedicated students. All melody and chords come from scales, which is essential to understanding music, as well as rhythms. I also accept what a student wants to learn. An important attribute of mine is patience, and the understanding that each person processes information differently.
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rock, jazz, experimental, composition, rhythmic approaches, improvisation, musical notation techniques
rock, jazz, experimental, composition, rhythmic approaches, improvisation, musical notation techniques
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Gregg R.
Boston, MA 02215
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$30
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About Jenae S.
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About Jenae
Jenae performs regularly with orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout the Boston area. She is a founding member of the Cambridge String Trio, an ensemble dedicated to performing great classical works as well as world music, raising money for charities and providing educational concerts.
Jenae won scholarships to study at the Longy School of Music, completing her Master of Music degree in Violin Performance with Emphasis in String Pedagogy with Professor Mark Lakirovich, and also earned her Undergraduate Diploma in Violin Performance with Professor Janet Packer. In addition to her musical studies, Jenae completed her Bachelor's of Music Degree from Emerson College.
Jenae is an active member of the American String Teachers Association and regularly attends conferences on violin and pedagogy such as the Starling-DeLay Sympos
Jenae won scholarships to study at the Longy School of Music, completing her Master of Music degree in Violin Performance with Emphasis in String Pedagogy with Professor Mark Lakirovich, and also earned her Undergraduate Diploma in Violin Performance with Professor Janet Packer. In addition to her musical studies, Jenae completed her Bachelor's of Music Degree from Emerson College.
Jenae is an active member of the American String Teachers Association and regularly attends conferences on violin and pedagogy such as the Starling-DeLay Sympos
ium on Violin Studies at the Juilliard School in NYC, and the ASTA National Conference in Providence, RI. She has a thorough understanding of pedagogy and a true passion for teaching students of all ages and abilities. Jenae's students play in youth orchestras and chamber ensembles in the Boston Metro area such as the Clafflin Hill Youth Symphony and at the Rivers Conservatory.
Jenae is on the violin, viola and chamber music faculty at the Rivers Conservatory, teaches at the Cambridge Music Consortium and maintains a private studio in Boston. Jenae's hobbies include yoga, learning foreign languages, and learning other instruments such as the classical guitar and mandolin.
Jenae is on the violin, viola and chamber music faculty at the Rivers Conservatory, teaches at the Cambridge Music Consortium and maintains a private studio in Boston. Jenae's hobbies include yoga, learning foreign languages, and learning other instruments such as the classical guitar and mandolin.
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· Violin · In studio
Thanks Jenae
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My son just started violin lessons with Jenae and after barely a month is making great progress and staying motivated, even though he's starting this endeavor at almost 11 years old. Jenae's approach is very encouraging and methodical. We have been very pleased with our choice.
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Jenae is a wonderful teacher who has enormous amount of knowledge. Her teaching skills makes the student learn more and get better at playing the instrument. Has a lot of patience which is very essential when teaching a beginner. I feel very lucky to having found her. Thanks Jenae!
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Jenae S.
West Roxbury, MA 02132
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
About Hannah M.
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About Hannah
Hannah has been teaching private lessons since 2010 and is currently available to teach lessons at her studio in Arlington, or in your home, depending upon proximity. Hannah has helped students develop a solid musical foundation, reliable and healthy singing technique, broader interests into new genres of music, and most importantly, she helps them have lots of fun making music!
Hannah received her training at the Longy School of Music of Bard College where she received a master's degree in music as a vocal performance major. Her bachelor's in music was obtained at the University of North Florida. Hannah's teaching style is fun, challenging, encouraging, and devoted to developing healthy and efficient singing habits, regardless of genre.
Hannah received her training at the Longy School of Music of Bard College where she received a master's degree in music as a vocal performance major. Her bachelor's in music was obtained at the University of North Florida. Hannah's teaching style is fun, challenging, encouraging, and devoted to developing healthy and efficient singing habits, regardless of genre.
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· Singing · In home
· Singing · In home
· Singing · In home
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Hannah M.
Arlington, MA 02474
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$30
/ 30-min
About Elisa R.
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About Elisa
My name is Elisa and I am from Spain.
I started playing the cello at the age of 8. I finished the School in San Sebastian and moved to New Haven to study at Yale University. Then I moved to Boston where I finished my Master degree at The Boston Conservatory.
I started playing the cello at the age of 8. I finished the School in San Sebastian and moved to New Haven to study at Yale University. Then I moved to Boston where I finished my Master degree at The Boston Conservatory.
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· Cello · In studio
Thanks to her I was able to play the concert of Haydn in C as soloist.
After having had the opportunity to be his student I have improved considerably and managed to expand my sonorous concept considerably.
She is very pedagogic and has a great patience to solve the personal problems that I had from a very empathetic and above all corporal.
Today I can say that to be about to leave the race for my injury I am competing prominently at the national level (Chile)
· Cello · In studio
· Cello · In home
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Elisa R.
Brighton, MA 02135
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
About Josh W.
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About Josh
Hi, my name is Josh Weinberg. I have over 10 years experience teaching drums & about 5 years experience teaching music production, & music theory (to all different ages). I have received an award from Berklee College of Music's Community Affairs Dept. for my teaching work in the Boston area (see photo). I graduated Berklee cum laude honors and w/ 2 degrees, Drum Performance & Electronic Production & Design. I teach a wide variety of techniques & cater each lesson plan to each student, to maximize our time together & help make the student the best musician he/she can be! I can travel to you for in-home lessons or you can come to my studio in Newton, which is a nice, isolated space where you won't be distracted by other lessons happening in the adjacent room like in some other studios/schools. In addition to teaching, I frequently performs
with bands around the northeast U.S., & have performed with internationally acclaimed artists such as Nona Hendryx, Simon Shaheen, & Richard Devine. In the past 6 years, I've performed in 8 countries - USA, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Turkey, & Ghana.
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· Drum · In studio
· Drum · In home
· Drum · In studio
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Josh W.
Newton Center, MA 02459
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$40
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About Claire G.
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Violinist, Guitarist, Songwriter, Producer and Audio Engineer
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· Guitar · In home
· Guitar · In home
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Claire G.
Allston, MA 02134
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
About Gena S.
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About Gena
I majored in music education/ flute performance in my undergraduate and got a music education master degree at BU. I'm an easy-going person, and also interested in doing yoga, watch movies.
My teaching philosophy is a student-centered teaching model. In my class, I, as a facilitator, but authority, hope to build a bridge that is connecting both teacher's music world and students' music world! Now, Let's have fun!
We will learn basic breath technique, fingering, and easy songs through playing the games. Students will able to self-evaluate their song quality, rhythm, and articulation through the rubric and recording.
My teaching philosophy is a student-centered teaching model. In my class, I, as a facilitator, but authority, hope to build a bridge that is connecting both teacher's music world and students' music world! Now, Let's have fun!
We will learn basic breath technique, fingering, and easy songs through playing the games. Students will able to self-evaluate their song quality, rhythm, and articulation through the rubric and recording.
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Gena S.
Allston, MA 02134
starting at
$25
/ 30-min
About Larry K.
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About Larry
I've been performing full time most of my adult life in most styles on both electric and upright acoustic bass.
Studied at Berklee
Privately with Jim Orleans- Boston Symphony Legendary jazz educator Charlie Banacos
Ed Friedland-Bass Player Magazine
columnist/educator
Berklee faculty- John Lockwood Bruce Gertz Dave Clark
Rock,metal,funk,blues,jazz,r+b,roots,Latin and pop.
I have played with Ronnie Spector,Bo Diddley,Herb Reed and the Platters and continue to freelance in all styles.
Music should be fun while you're learning and tailored to the individual.If you have been an electric player and want to learn to play the upright I can help you !
Studied at Berklee
Privately with Jim Orleans- Boston Symphony Legendary jazz educator Charlie Banacos
Ed Friedland-Bass Player Magazine
columnist/educator
Berklee faculty- John Lockwood Bruce Gertz Dave Clark
Rock,metal,funk,blues,jazz,r+b,roots,Latin and pop.
I have played with Ronnie Spector,Bo Diddley,Herb Reed and the Platters and continue to freelance in all styles.
Music should be fun while you're learning and tailored to the individual.If you have been an electric player and want to learn to play the upright I can help you !
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This is a recommendation for a friend whose musicianship, I hold in high regard.
Larry Kukors, is an exciting jazz bassist with whom I often work, playing jazz in
Boston clubs. I've had an illustrious jazz career, having recorded my drumming
with Stan Getz, Bill Evans, George Russell, and others in NYC and New England.
Larry is a serious minded musician who is passionate about his work. He is a
skillful bassist who is a natural improvisor. I have little doubt that he would be
capable of jazz improvisation instruction online.
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Larry K.
Malden, MA 02148
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
About Ashley O.
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About Ashley
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my biography! I am absolutely thrilled to be teaching with Take Lessons and look forward to working with new students! As far as my music education is concerned, I received my Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Stetson University and my Master's degree in Clarinet Performance from The Boston Conservatory. My passion for music comes from being fortunate enough to see and fall in love with the Boston Symphony as a young child and pursuing the clarinet in school. I've been teaching privately since I was an undergraduate student and have had students earn district and state honors. As a teacher, I most value the collaborative effort between the teacher and student to work towards the student's goals while using music as a vehicle to achieve them. I love working with students of all ages a
nd ability levels and look forward to the chance to work together!
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Ashley O.
Roxbury, MA 02119
starting at
$43
/ 30-min
About Jonathan L.
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About Jonathan
Are you tired of practicing your instrument with little to no improvement? Don't you wish you could just open your laptop and start making music? You've come to the right place. I have toured with funk and rock bands, I have release multiple CDs and music videos, and am always learning new things about technology and how it relates to music. I'd love to share what I've learned with you!
I started on the piano at age 6, picked up the saxophone at age 10, and have been obsessed with music my entire life. I studied jazz performance in college, but for the past 4 years, I've been focused mainly on electronic music production, mixing, and mastering. To me, it's the most rewarding way to create music. Any sound you're looking for, whether it's a piano, guitar, or some strange synth, can be created to perfection given the right knowledge.
I started on the piano at age 6, picked up the saxophone at age 10, and have been obsessed with music my entire life. I studied jazz performance in college, but for the past 4 years, I've been focused mainly on electronic music production, mixing, and mastering. To me, it's the most rewarding way to create music. Any sound you're looking for, whether it's a piano, guitar, or some strange synth, can be created to perfection given the right knowledge.
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Jonathan L.
Saugus, MA 01906
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$50
/ 45-min
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