Music Lessons in Derby, NY. It's your time.

Hand drumming is so much more than just beating a drum. There is an essence about it that speaks through your soul. Lessons with me will be a unique experience because along with learning the basic fundamentals of hand drumming, but we will learn how to listen to those around us in order to have an all encompassing experience. It will be light, fun, informative, and we will go at whatever pace feels good for you, the student! I've been around drumming and drum circles for over ten years now and have come to have a very individual, impactful style for those around me. I look forward to sharing what I know!

I began studying music theory in high school, and have taken several semesters of college-level music theory. To complement and support my music theory and ear training knowledge, I have studied piano at the intermediate level. Music theory will help you appreciate, interpret, and enjoy music - I can't imagine not knowing what I know about music theory, and I want you to feel the same way. Here are materials I can use in music theory lessons:

- The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis (Clendinning and Marvin)

- The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis workbook (Clendinning and Marvin)

- The Musician's Guide to Aural Skills Sight-Singing book (Murphy, Phillips, Marvin, Clendinning)

- Materials and Techniques of Post-Tonal Music (Kostka and Santa)

- Grand piano (in my College Studio and can be used online)

- Yamaha electric piano (in my Home Studio and can be used online)

Whether it is improving your speaking voice, working on stamina, pitch matching, or just a better singing quality, I am here to help you sing (or speak) confidently and healthily. I work with all levels and goals

I emphasize fundamentals like proper technique and form to help you have fun and learn how to play the guitar in the best way possible!

In my lessons I really listen to my students especially when it comes to the type of music that they want to learn. Many times they will bring ideas to me that they have heard or seen. I do insist on reading and using the music as a tool to improve on sight reading, rhythm and other basic studies of music. I try to make it enjoyable and fun and not a stressful experience.

Hello,

I am a graduate from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in Piano and Film Scoring. I also teach composition. Styles of music included: Film Score, Classical, Pop, Rock. I also teach scales, finger exercises, chords, theory and basic songs, and theory. I am fun, easy to get along with, very patient with kids and adults, and have a fun sense of humor. If you are inclined, I am willing to come to your home with a 3 layered mask and stay at least 6ft or more from the student.