Taking Your Musical Talent to the Next Level
For teens ready to take their musical journey to the next level, my teaching offers a comprehensive path to mastering instrumental skills, honing musical creativity, and preparing for advanced opportunities, including music conservatories.
Innovative Approaches to Practice and Creativity
While the program is primarily for trombone players, I also work with students of other instruments, helping them gain fresh perspectives on their practice and expand their musical and expressive capacity. I provide tailored lessons, sharing innovative practice methods, creative approaches, and professional insights from the world of jazz and improvised music.
Guided by Professional Experience
With a degree from the Manhattan School of Music (1999) and over 25 years of experience performing and collaborating professionally in New York City, I bring a wealth of knowledge to inspire and guide students toward their goals. This program is ideal for teens looking to elevate their craft and thrive in their unique musical journey.
Tailored Lesson for Targeting Your Goal
Essential aspects to elevate your playing and improvisational skills
Rhythm, Phrasing, Harmonic Language, and Extended Technique
Build a solid foundation in diverse musical values to enrich your expressive range. Develop confidence in navigating various styles and techniques, empowering you to create more dynamic and deeply expressive performances.
Compositional Ideas and Form Awareness
Sharpen your skills in interplay and musical decision-making by understanding key elements like dynamics, timing, and counterpoint. Build a keen sense of form and compositional structure to cultivate authentic and innovative musical expressions.
Technique and Physicality—Breaking Free from Habits
Identify and overcome physical habits or weaknesses that may hinder your playing. Deepen your connection with your instrument by exploring its physicality, cultivating ease, freedom, and support in your performance, and unlocking your full potential.
Stylistic Influences—Fueling Your Practice and Inspiration
Expand your musical palette by immersing yourself in inspiring and diverse listening resources. Study the masters across genres to ignite your passion for practice and incorporate their legacy into your unique musical voice.
This Is the Perfect Musical Journey for You If:
- You’re ready to elevate your musical skills and prepare for advanced opportunities like music conservatories.
- You play trombone (or another instrument) and want to refine your technique while expanding your musical creativity.
- You’re interested in gaining fresh perspectives and innovative methods to enhance your practice.
- You want to explore creative approaches and insights from the world of jazz and improvised music.
- You’re committed to growing as a musician and looking for a personalized, challenge-driven learning experience.
- You’re passionate about honing your artistry, improvisation, and overall musicianship.
- You want to be guided by a wealth of knowledge, inspiring you toward your musical goals and helping you thrive in your unique journey.
FAQs
How is your program different from other music lessons?
My teaching emphasizes both mastering instrumental technique and nurturing musical creativity. I incorporate innovative practice methods, creative approaches, and insights from jazz and improvised music, as well as Western classical, contemporary, and world music. The goal is to empower students to become well-rounded musicians—capable of technical excellence while also expressing their unique artistic voice.
What can I expect in a typical lesson?
Lessons are tailored to each student’s unique needs and goals. You’ll work on refining instrumental technique, exploring improvisation, and applying creative practice methods. We also dive into music theory and performance techniques, with an emphasis on developing your individual artistic voice.
Do you offer preparation for music conservatories or other advanced musical opportunities?
Yes! My teaching is designed to prepare students for advanced opportunities, including music conservatories. I provide professional insights, performance guidance, and a comprehensive approach to developing both instrumental and creative skills, helping you stand out in auditions and competitive environments.
How long are the lessons, and how often do they occur?
Each lesson is typically one hour long, with some students opting for longer sessions based on their engagement, goals, and travel distance. Lessons are held weekly, ensuring consistent progress and deepening your musical journey.
How much is a lesson, and do you have any policies?
Each lesson is $100 per hour.
We work together to create a nurturing learning environment under the following policy. This ensures that we honor the commitment we make to each other while allowing me to maintain the dedicated time and space for our lessons.
Payment:
Lessons are to be paid for at the beginning of each month, covering all scheduled sessions for that month.
Cancellations and Rescheduling:
If a lesson needs to be canceled for an irregular reason—whether on your side or mine—we will work together to set an alternative time to make up the lesson within the same month.
Pausing or Canceling Lessons Altogether:
If lessons need to be paused or canceled entirely, please provide notification at the beginning of the final month of lessons. This allows for proper planning and transition.