I've been teaching music to students of all ages for over 30 years - as a band director in a Manhattan private school, to private students in my studio, and as band members of Big Bands, Jazz Ensembles, Concert Bands and Chamber groups. Learning music is not easy, and it takes patience, passion, and practice. I work with each individual to tailor a course of study that's engaging and challenging; to improve instrumental skills, learn songs and tunes, develop improvising, music reading, and gain a deeper understanding of music theory along the way..

And most important of all; find the right material to play that's going to motivate and inspire creativity and expression.

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