Leonia, NJ Piano Lessons

Learn piano the basics of accompaniment on the piano including chord changes, scales, and rhythmic patterns. Piano can often be an overwhelming instrument, but I approach teaching piano in a free, expressive, and functional way. No stress, no "have to's" just exploration of sounds through melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.

By using well-thought scaffolding methods, based on research and experience, my students are given the opportunity to advance further in less time their piano study inclusive of performance and technical skills. As a music teacher for over 10 years, each students' zone of proximal development is facilitated based on their individual interests and strengths in a nurturing and safe environment.

My youngest student is 3.5 years old. That said, I also teach adults - sometimes parents take lessons with their kid! Believe me when I say it's very fun and productive when both parent and child knows what needs to be practiced. I usually balance out lessons with not just famous classical pieces, but also with your favorite pop tunes! Every student is different, so I adjust my lessons and provide customized material accordingly.

You will learn technical skills such as scales and arpeggios in fun ways as I incorporate them into songs they want to learn! You will also learn about putting your emotions and interpretation into the music. Music theory is a must for students in order to understand how to read notes. I'll even incorporate some songwriting or composition to develop creativity and originality!

I am a professional full time Trombonist. At the same time, teaching has always been a big part of who I am - I love teaching. My music career has taken me around the world and back but more than that it has given me a wonderful tool of self expression, and for that I am forever grateful. Other than the Trombone I do play the Trumpet as well, and I have over 8 years of Piano under my belt. I feel very confident teaching Trumpet up to advanced level, but only beginner level for Piano. I would love to work with some of the younger piano students not only on learning to play the Piano but also about the joy that music can give you!

As I said in my profile, I play all styles and so I teach all styles. This is an important point as many teachers only teach classical and if you want to learn a song by Sam Smith, the Beatles or perhaps something from "Frozen", they'll say 'buy the sheet music'. I teach music theory (after the fundamentals of music are learned) and if the student desires, he or she can learn how to improvise. This does not mean jazz necessarily, but learning to elaborate on a dull sheet music arrangement.

I can help you develop the skills you need in order to achieve your musical goals. I believe a well rounded musician has more room to grow, and my experience in a variety of styles will allow me to help you do that. The lessons will cover technique, theory, musicality, ear training, and more. If desired we can work on improvisation and techniques for jazz and popular styles. Whatever your goals are, I'm here to help make it happen!

I have been teaching music for over 6 years. I teach all genres from beginner to intermediate, and advanced for classical piano only. All ages are welcome! I was trained in classical piano at the Manhattan School of Music, and graduated from New York University with a major in music composition & theory and a minor in jazz piano. I have a specific teaching curriculum designed for each of my students of various levels and genres. I always tell my students that for any style, if you want to play it well, it requires a solid technical foundation-- a muscle memory on its own that can be very hard to change if learned wrong. Once you picked this up, and a couple tricks in sight reading, you’d be on you way soon to playing any song you like!

Lessons with me are centered on the student and the student's goals. One adult beginner wanted to play one Frank Sinatra song for his wife on their anniversary; that was achieved! Many others want to learn the classical repertory through Beethoven sonatas and Chopin waltzes and nocturnes. I believe that lessons, and music learning in general should be informal and fun.
I also teach music theory, both as a vital part of keyboard study, and as a separate discipline.

I'm very chill, but simultaneously very professional. Though "classically" trained, I have respect for all styles of music, from jazz, to heavy metal, and everything in between. I also provide coffee and snacks!

Aside from being a "Classically" trained pianist I also have experience in:
-Music Theory
-Composition
-Guitar
-Drum Set
-And many other areas of music.

French music player who Playing since 24 years classical music and teaching since 10 years. I would be happy to help you to learn how to play starting to beginner until advanced student. Let’s play some Chopin!