Music Instruction
Instruction for...
Flute, Clarinet - Jingle by Myq Kaplan
Music Instruction
Music and the arts are a basic need for all students. 34 years teaching experience in NJ public schools including serving as an elementary and high school band director. Performance experience include the New Jersey State Opera Orchestra, Asbury Park Band, and other area bands in northern NJ.
Students enjoy taking private or small group lessons because instruction and material is tailored to meet individual needs. Private instruction offers students a unique opportunity to improve both their musical and technical skills. Appropriate music theory is included in lessons. Separate music theory lessons may also be scheduled.
I look forward to working with you and bringing out the most of your musical abilities.
Music Lessons
- Improve your music performance skills.
- Live or Remote lessons available
Help with choosing your instrument
- Video Samples of Instruments - The Music Shoppe
- Audio Samples - Link provided by Michelle Bass and her girl scout troop from Bay Minette, AL. Thank you Michelle! Wishing much success to your scouts with their music!
Flute
Flute Lessons - Short Videos
Opening the Case & Naming the Parts
How to Make a Sound - Directions
Resources
Selecting an Instrument - from The Music Shoppe
Flute Fingering Chart - Trills
A Playground for Music Education and Music Theory - submitted by Kelsey
Videos
Beginning Flute - a "Crash Course!"
Where can you play your flute?
Clarinet
Piano
Below are some short video tutorials you may find useful.
Learning the Keys of the Piano
Some YouTube Play Along Lessons
Piano Improv for Total Beginner
Play Beautiful Chord Progressions - for Beginners
Chord Progressions Tips and Tricks
Some Original Videos
C and G Tetra Chords to a C Major Scale
The Black Keys of the Piano - Group of 2
The Black Keys of the Piano - Group of 3
More Band Instruments
Trombone: How to Lubricate a Trombone Slide
Notes and Worksheets
A Hand, Wrist and Finger Positioning Guide for Piano Players -
Submitted by Matt - a student of Harry Rizzo
Piano
Below are some short video tutorials you may find useful.
Learning the Keys of the Piano
Some YouTube Play Along Lessons
Piano Improv for Total Beginner
Play Beautiful Chord Progressions - for Beginners
Chord Progressions Tips and Tricks
Some Original Videos
C and G Tetra Chords to a C Major Scale
The Black Keys of the Piano - Group of 2
The Black Keys of the Piano - Group of 3
More Band Instruments
Trombone: How to Lubricate a Trombone Slide
Games, Notes and Worksheets
16 Music Games and Activities for Kids
Submitted by Zane Robertson
Family Road Trip Fun: Songs to Sing With Kids
Submitted by Whitney Spencer
Submitted by Anna - a student of Chloe Pedersen - Youth Services Librarian, Educator
A Hand, Wrist and Finger Positioning Guide for Piano Players -
Submitted by Matt - a student of Harry Rizzo