I am an award-winning vocal music educator and Nielsen SoundScan-Charting Singer/Songwriter. I have a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. I am also certified by the State of New York to teach vocal and instrumental music from K-12. I have more than 10 years of professional international performing and teaching experience. I have had students win awards in music festivals even shortly after working with them. I have worked with ages 5-90 as well as students with special needs. My lessons are planned, thorough and fun. If you are looking for results, I am the teacher for you. I will refer you to another teacher if I can't help you. *** Lesson Details *** My lessons include exercises, repertoire building, sight-reading/music theory and intonation help. *** Studio Equipment *** Piano Keyboard Djembe Drum Set Acoustic/Electric Classical Guitar Digital Audio Workstation Microphones Mic Stands *** Specialties *** I specialize in technique, repertoire building, sight-reading/music theory, improvement of intonation, and audition and contest preparation.
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Teaching since 1996
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting Performance and Pedagogy
Teaches ages 5+
Speaks Spanish, English
I am an award-winning vocal music educator and Nielsen SoundScan-Charting Singer/Songwriter. I have a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. I am also certified by the State of New York to teach vocal and instrumental music from K-12. I have more than 10 years of professional international performing and teaching experience. I have had students win awards in music festivals even shortly after working with them. I have worked with ages 5-90 as well as students with special needs. My lessons are planned, thorough and fun. If you are looking for results, I am the teacher for you. I will refer you to another teacher if I can't help you. *** Lesson Details *** My lessons include exercises, repertoire building, sight-reading/music theory and intonation help. *** Studio Equipment *** Piano Keyboard Djembe Drum Set Acoustic/Electric Classical Guitar Digital Audio Workstation Microphones Mic Stands *** Specialties *** I specialize in technique, repertoire building, sight-reading/music theory, improvement of intonation, and audition and contest preparation.
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Teaching since 1996
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting Performance and Pedagogy
Teaches ages 5+
Speaks Spanish, English
I did ten classes with Dr. Desmond and I have seen a lot of improvement in my music. I got better every week. I recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their singing abilities. Ayush Sachdeva
Dr. Desmond is a Very patient and skilled Instructor. My 15 yrs old kid has had 5 lessons with him and has improved a lot. We are continuing with more sessions of course He is highly recommended by us.
Dr. Desmond was a really great instructor! He was very kind and patient with me, he was able to teach me at ability level. He encouraged me to believe in myself and to practice in order to become a better player. He made me feel comfortable and and gave be positive reinforcements when I was doing well as well as positive constructive criticism when I was slacking. I look forward to continuing my courses with Dr. Desmond, I would recommend him to any one interested in learning how to play any instrument.