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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
All ages
Speaks French, Italian, Spanish, German
Teaching since 1984
Diploma in Composition and Conducting
Grow you skills as a pianist with an incredibly popular and effective piano instructor
Taubman approach, technique, tone production, learning and practice techniques, interpretation sight reading and memorization. And most importantly, learning to understand what the music is telling you about how it should be played.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Elmerton Avenue
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-2:30 PM
4 PM-6 PM
Thursday
10 AM-5 PM
Friday
8 AM-1:30 PM
4 PM-5 PM
Saturday
7 AM-10:30 AM
2 PM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$65
90 minutes
$90
120 minutes
$110
About Leni B.
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BA in Music, composition and conducting from Hunter College (City University of New York)
Diploma from the Conservatoire de Fontainebleau, France
Studied with Louise Talma, Jacques Louis Monod, Nadia Boulanger and John Reeves White
Lessons are about learning to make music, not endless scales and arpeggios which so often lead to pain and injury. Tone production, sight reading, and age appropriate theory and interpretation are strong elements from the beginning.
An overwhelming percentage of young, enthusiastic and talented children are discouraged early and give up the piano because they do not make rapid progress and therefore do not enjoy their lessons. Music is one of life's great joys. It should be fun. For the intermediate, and even the advanced, student, it is critical that much more attention be paid to the musicality of the playing and the understanding of the music. This leads to more beautiful playing and greater enjoyment.
*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons are designed for the needs of the individual student.
*** Studio Equipment ***
7' KAWAI concert grand
Basic video recording capability
*** Travel Equipment ***
Basic video recording capability
*** Specialties ***
Concentration on interpretation, Theory, Solfege and ear training, and non injurious piano technique.
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13 Reviews
Karen Muniga
Student's home
Leni is an incredible instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable and yet never comes across as condescending or arragant.
He is helpful and encouraging and makes learning to play fun.
The music that he selects is challenging without being overwhelming and he is fine with moving on to something else if you just plain don't like a piece.
He is a very popular instructor and I feel fortunate that I have found a space in his schedule !
Posted May 10, 2017
Edie Frankenfield
Teacher's studio
I really enjoyed my first lesson with Leni. He's very thorough and passionate about playing the piano. It's been years since I played, and he was very patient with me and explained things in detail.
Posted Nov 30, 2016
Court
Teacher's studio
I can honestly say that Leni is one of the most professional and intelligent music instructors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I have a background in music (low brass) from the 6th grade all the way through college. While I no longer play any brass instruments, I am currently taking drum lessons, and felt that now would also be the best time to try my hand (no pun intended) at piano. I am very happy with the lessons that Leni gave, however, I eventually came to the realization that the piano would be too much of a time constraint for me. I was not 100% committed to the piano due to working an 8-5 job every day, as well as taking the drum lessons I was already taking prior to starting piano. Also, it didn't help that I did not have a piano to practice with. With that being said, if I ever find myself with the time/capability to commit myself to the piano the way I wanted to, then I will be contacting Leni for more lessons. There are many piano teachers out there, but if you want to learn the CORRECT way so that you will not hurt your hands/fingers, then Leni is the absolute best choice. Thanks for everything Leni!
Posted Sep 28, 2016
Education
BA and Graduate work (interspersed with Private study in USA and France) in Music, Piano, Composition, Conducting
Sep, 1966 - Jun, 1975Hunter College, City University of New York
Diploma in Composition and Conducting
Jan, 1974 - Dec, 1974Conservatoire de Fontainebleau, France
Awards
Class of 1895 Music Award
Nov, 1974Hunter College of the City University of New York
Languages
German
Limited Proficiency
French
Native Proficiency
Italian
Professional Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Elmerton Avenue
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-2:30 PM
4 PM-6 PM
Thursday
10 AM-5 PM
Friday
8 AM-1:30 PM
4 PM-5 PM
Saturday
7 AM-10:30 AM
2 PM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$65
90 minutes
$90
120 minutes
$110
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