As a teacher, I always try to focus on what the student is passionate about, while keeping in mind their weaknesses or aversions. When I was a student, the most profound growth I experienced was when I was fully engaged in the act of music making. I want to guide my students along a path to fall in love with music, whatever form that may come in. I know this will be much more valuable than any technique or song I could ever teach them. While I know this is the goal, I am also aware that this won’t happen with every student. Often this process happens further down the line. In those cases I just want them to get the most they can out of music, and enjoy the process of growing as a musician and a person. It is very important to me to teach music to a diverse community of students. This is how I grew up learning music, and it truly is a way of bringing communities together. It has also been my privilege as a teacher to serve many underprivileged communities (as a part of Oakland Summer music, and Oakland Public Conservatory), as I believe everyone deserves access to quality music education. In my private or group lessons, I like to first gauge the students’ listening habits and any music they are listening to. In my experience with younger students, many of them have yet to start listening to music on their own. I try to provide them a space to just listen to music. This way we can work on their technique through music they already enjoy. I will often have them learn songs by ear while also working on some fundamentals such as scales or tonging. We would also work on whatever weaknesses the student may have in their own public music programs or in their other music making. Often that is reading, ear training, or general lack of knowledge. I am always happy to work on these things in a patient but challenging manner. While improvement is the goal, I know first hand that failure is an important and essential part of the learning process.

Chris is a New York City-based multi-instrumentalist. A passionate composer and improviser, he has performed as a leader and sideman throughout New York, Boston, Colorado and abroad over the past 15 years. Chris attended the Manhattan School of Music (MM ‘25) and the New England Conservatory of Music (BM ‘23). He has taught privately and within public schools over the past eight years, and loves to help students cultivate their passion for music and instrumental performance. Students can choose to focus entirely on their instrument (saxophone, clarinet, and flute), or can specifically study improvisation, jazz composition, music theory, and ear training. While primarily a jazz musician, Chris is trained in a wide variety of musics including classical, which he diligently studied on the clarinet; popular music and R&B; and world musics, including Brazilian (Choro/Bossa/Samba), Latin-American (Bomba/Timba/Rumba), and West-African styles (Agbekor/Gahu). Some of Chris's many accomplishments include being recognized as a YoungArts Jazz Performance winner for four years in a row; performing abroad in Europe with the inaugural NYO Jazz Band, receiving a Community Performances and Partnerships Ensemble Fellowship at New England Conservatory, and also receiving the George Whitefield Chadwick Medal of musical and academic performance. Chris emphasizes a teaching approach that prioritizes connecting with the student and engaging them in what they’re specifically interested in, while also covering the fundamentals essential to developing ones skills on their instrument or in their field of study. He offers lessons in person, primarily at students's personal residences, and also online via Zoom, Google Meet, or FaceTime (although in person is highly recommended).

As a clarinetist, educator, and motivator, I teach adult students who have played the clarinet in the past but then neglected it, and now wish to pick it up again. I've put together a refresher course and group lessons to get you back in the saddle and join the group! My classes are held online :). It was a pleasure, Sophie

Music is how emotions sound." This is my philosophy, which I am excited to share with you. I approach my work as a music teacher with creativity and a personalized touch. Lessons can include technical exercises and a fundamental classical repertoire, or they can focus on free improvisation and self-chosen pieces. The content of the lessons is tailored to your preferences. Music should enrich every day and accompany and inspire my students in their daily lives. With my additional training as a voice therapist, I can also assist you with correct breathing techniques, posture, and body awareness. Key Components: - Motivation to make music - Posture, positioning, and technical exercises - Breathing, relaxed and beautiful sound - Tone colors and interpretation - Ear training - Music theory and harmony - Building a repertoire - Improvisation and expression through music - Music physiology - Classical music as well as jazz, pop etc. The goal is to awaken creativity through the flute and discover your unique sound. Lessons are available in German, English, and Greek. I also offer free improvisation workshops (with a selection of instruments), voice and breathing training, and piano lessons.

Hello! I am Martijn, and I teach both clarinet and bass clarinet lessons. Together, we will look at what you want to learn and tailor the lessons to your level, goals, and interests. Technique, musicality, and above all, the joy of making music are central to this. The lessons last 1 hour (recommended), but there is also the option of 30-minute lessons. I give lessons at my home, online, or at the student's home (+extra fee). My CV: As a performing musician, I am active in contemporary music and have performed with Ictus, Brussels Philharmonic, SPECTRA, Ensemble Fractales, and ensemble eeek, among others. I have played at renowned festivals and concert venues such as Wien Modern (Vienna), Donaueschinger Musiktage (Germany), Rainy Days (Luxembourg), La Biennale di Venezia, Harvard University (USA), and Opéra de Lille. My education: 2024-2025 - Royal Conservatory of Brussels Educational Master's 2022-2024 – FHNW – Musik Akademie Basel Master of Arts FHNW - performance of contemporary music 2020-2022 - ESMAE, Porto Master in Music - Clarinet 2017-2020 - Royal Conservatory of Antwerp Bachelor in Music - Clarinet

Hi! I’m a friendly young piano tutor offering fun and relaxed lessons for beginners and younger students. I enjoy helping people build confidence at the piano and making music feel enjoyable rather than stressful. Lessons are tailored to each student and can include: -Learning songs -Reading sheet music -Rhythm and timing -Basic technique -Practice tips and building confidence I’m patient, supportive, and happy to work at your own pace. Whether you’re completely new to piano or just starting out, I’ll do my best to make lessons comfortable, motivating, and enjoyable. I hold qualifications from the exam board ABRSM, including Grade 8 practical piano passed, and Grade 5 music theory passed. Alongside piano, I also study clarinet and hold music qualifications, which has helped me develop a broader understanding of music theory, rhythm, listening skills, and overall musicianship. Could offer lessons in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Weekly lessons available :)