I’ve discovered the most important thing is to make piano lessons fun.  my experience as an active performer and professional composer expand the depth and effectiveness of my teaching.

I teach a well-rounded music education program that focuses on reading music, performing, composing, improvisation, and music theory.  My students learn to develop a relaxed and natural piano technique - preventing harmful habits or injury.

My student-centered teaching method allows students to play music they like and want to learn while incorporating a solid foundation of classic piano music.  I provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their child’s piano lessons by recording and podcasting their weekly progress.

Please contact me to enroll in piano lessons.  Call 646-717-3582 or email.  Currently I have openings in the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, South Slope, and Lefferts Gardens.

Here are some quotes from my students and their parents:

 

“You have a true gift in working with children.  Your patience, gentle persistence and praise give your students a safe environment to try new things.  You have shown Claire that trying something new can be rewarding.  As a result she has a new found confidence to experiment with music and try new things in other areas.” - Rusty W.

 

“BTW, Eli continues to really enjoy piano.  There are many times when he'll just sit down to play with no prompting from me... which I value very highly.  And I think much of this is a tribute to how enjoyable you make the whole process.  So thanks.” - Julie S.

 

“Mike was creative and energetic and made the learning interesting and fun for our daughter.  He is a born teacher -- engaging, excited, interested, and respectful of his students.  We have pinched ourselves these last 3 years for finding such a wonderful teacher and person.”  - Aimee W.

 

“You’ve been great for Bella, and we feel quite blessed to have had you for the last two years.” - Renee G. “...we are impressed with how much she has learned and with the fact that she actually likes to sit down and play the piano on her own.” - David B.

 

“By the way, we love the work Patrick has been doing with you.”

- Tana L.

 

“Eleanor is very happy with the pieces. She came up and told me about them right away.  Thanks for finding a solution that she is content with.” - Missy B.

 

“Thanks for teaching my kids.” - Cathy T.

 

Still not convinced I’m the right teacher for you? Listen to my performance of a Beethoven sonata here!