Private Studio Music Lessons in Rochester, New York
Teaching Philosophy & Approach
Student centered learning:
Custom curriculum per student, tailored to individual interests and goals. Whether preparing for auditions, band performance, or just playing for fun!
All ages and skill levels:
Welcoming all ages and skill levels. Beginner to advanced, children to adults.
Immersive studio environment:
Learn inside a professional recording studio with access to professional-grade instruments and audio monitoring.
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Drum set, hand percussion, vibraphone, rudiments & dynamic control, genre studies (rock, jazz, funk, latin, afro, world music)
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Electric, acoustic, classical, chord melody, lead phrasing & improvisation, rhythm comping.
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Piano fundamentals, improvisation, many popular styles for other keyboard instruments (e.g. rhodes, organ, wurli, clavinet) harmony, lead sheets & sheet music, analog/digital synth programming.
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Electric bass (fretted and fretless), tone shaping, groove development, walking lines & genre studies,
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Ableton Live & DAW workflows, audio engineering (i.e. mic placement, acoustic treatment) mixing fundamentals, & sound design.
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Practical ear training, improvisation & composition, chord progressions & voice leading/counterpoint, & songwriting analysis.
Lesson Rates & Formats
New students start with a free trial lesson — no commitment.
Cancellation Policy
One consequence-free last-minute cancellation per quarter. life happens.
With 24 hours' notice or more, a lesson can be rescheduled.
With less than 24 hours' notice, the reschedule is forfeited (unless using the quarterly freebie).