Music Lesson Instructors in New Jersey

In person and virtual Piano & Theory lessons by Sophia Agranovich. For details, please visit http://sophiagranovich.com.
Internationally acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and educator, Sophia Agranovich is “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics…A tigress of the keyboard” - Fanfare. Her performances are captivating audiences by the “orison of uncommon beauty” - Audiophile, “the extraordinary dramatic urgency”, “the ideal balance she achieves between the intellectual and the emotional” - Fanfare, “interpretation that dares to be different”, “magnificent shading and superior musicianship” - American Record Guide.
A Steinway Artist, Ms. Agranovich has performed in USA, Europe, Israel, and Canada. Recently she played solo recitals at the Pennautier Festival and Juan-les-Pins in France and was invited to China. Among her numerous venues are Avery Fisher Hall, Bruno Walter Auditorium and Paul Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, Roerich and Metropolitan museums, Steinway Hall, and Bargemusic, all in New York City, Salle Cortot in Paris, Ehrbarsaal in Vienna, Rubin Academy of Music in Tel-Aviv, Watchung Arts Center in New Jersey, Kiev Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music and Lvov State Conservatory. Ms. Agranovich has collaborated with prominent musicians as Mark Peskanov, Shlomo Mintz, Christopher Collins Lee, Andrew Litton, Alexander Mishnaevsky, Gregory Singer, Anatole Wieck, Kathleen Supove, and members of the major orchestras.
Sophia Agranovich’s discography received outstanding reviews and includes ‘Romantic Virtuoso Masterpieces’ (works by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Scriabin - 2010), ‘Franz Liszt - Bicentennial Tribute’ (‘Un Sospiro’, ‘La Campanella’, Rhapsodie Espagnole, Sonata in b minor - 2012); ‘Passion and Fantasy’ (Beethoven: ‘Appassionata’, Chopin: Fantaisie and Sonata in b minor - 2014); Brahms-Paganini Variations books I and II, Schumann: Symphonic Etudes, Schumann-Liszt: ‘Widmung’ – 2014; Schubert: ‘Wanderer’ Fantasie and Chopin: 4 Ballades – 2015; Schumann: Carnaval and Fantasie – 2016; Chopin: Polonaise-Fantaisie and Nocturne Op. 48 No.1, Liszt: 3 Sonnetti del Petrarca, ‘Dante’ Sonata, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 – 2018; Chopin: Sonata in B-flat Minor, 4 Scherzi, Polonaise ‘Héroïque’ – 2020; ‘In Celebration of 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’: Fantasie Op. 77, Sonatas ‘Pathétique’, ‘Moonlight’, ‘Tempest’ - 2021. Some of her awards are a Gold Medal and six Silver Medals from Global Music Awards, two Gold Medals from Prestige Music Awards, Best Classical Solo from Akademia Music Awards, 2 Best Classical Piano Albums from Clouzine International Music Awards, Radio Music Award and Hall of Fame from Indie Music Channel, Industry Leader, Top Professional and Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Awards. Her numerous CD albums and live concerts are broadcast worldwide, most recently in Brazil on Universidade FM 106.9 “Company of the Music”, in Canada on CKWR ‘Women in Music’, Berlin and Munich (Germany), Rome (Italy), New Zealand, London (UK), Tokyo and Osaka (Japan), Paris (France), Tel-Aviv (Israel), and in New York on WWFM ‘Piano Matters’, WQXR Greene Space and WQXR ‘Reflections from the Keyboard’ with David Dubal.
A native of Ukraine, Sophia Agranovich won the Ukrainian Young Artists Competition at ten, being the youngest participant. At thirteen, she performed complete Concerto in E minor by Chopin in Chernovtsy, Lvov and Kiev. Her concerts were broadcasted on national TV and radio stations since she was six. Her teachers in Ukraine were professors Anna Stolarevich and Alexander Edelman, peers of Vladimir Horowitz at the Kiev Conservatory in the class of Felix Blumenfeld and later - disciples of Heinrich Neuhaus at the Moscow Conservatory. At fifteen, Ms. Agranovich entered the Juilliard School in New York City as a student of legendary professor Sascha Gorodnitzki. She also studied there with the eminent Nadia Reisenberg. a disciple of the St. Petersburg piano school of Leonid Nikolaev and student of Hofmann and Alexander Lambert - student of Franz Liszt. Ms. Agranovich earned Bachelor and Master Degrees from the Juilliard School, holding full scholarship and a Fellowship teaching Piano Minor at Juilliard, and won a First Prize in the Bergen Philharmonic Competition. She continued studies towards her Doctorate at the Columbia University, but deferred that pursuit to raise a family.
Sophia Agranovich is an esteemed pedagogue, lecturer, master class clinician, adjudicator, and is a recipient of numerous teaching awards. Her students are consistently winning top prizes in regional, national and international competitions and are performing at prestigious venues. Ms. Agranovich is active member of various professional music organizations, listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World, a voting member of NARAS, Artistic Director of ‘Classicals at the Circle’ music series at the Watchung Arts Center, Program Chair and Board member of Music Educators Association of New Jersey.... See More

I teach Piano, Keyboard & Accordion in Students homes.

I have over 30 years of experience in teaching piano and vocal, and have students different ages from 3 y.o. to 70+. I like to give my students all around skills: from good ability to sight read music to at least basic knowledge of music theory, and more theoretical knowledge for advance students. I offer different lengths of lesson: 30 min, 45 min, and 1 hour. For older children or adult students recommended lesson length is 45 min to 1 hour. The 30 min length is good for younger children that can't concentrate for longer time. I offer lessons in my studio, I also can travel to student's house but a fee will be added to the lesson price depending on the distance of travel. My studio located in Garfield Bergen county... See More

Top-notch personalized vocal training for enthusiastic young singers, pre-professionals, and lifelong learners. Singing lessons in northern NJ and online.
Offering audition prep, vocal technique, artist development. Prepare for auditions for college for vocal performance or BFA in musical theatre.... See More

Private Piano, Voice, Guitar, Theory and Songwriting Instructor. In home lessons form beginner to advanced. Lessons in technique, classical, rock, jazz, blues, all styles. Over 30 years experience. First lesson free.

Piano lessons for all ages and levels. Teaching proper technique since the beginning. Besides repertoire, my lessons include scales, sight reading, music theory and aural training. My studio offers participation in recitals, festivals, competitions and ABRSM exam.
Outstanding Students: In October 2007, ALL 16 of Margarita's participating students, won a Gold Medal Award at Dorothy Sutton's Performance Festival, West Chester University.
May 2011 - 2 Student Finalists at the International "Young Classical Virtuoso of Tomorrow" Competition, in Haverford, Pa. Only 9 medals are awarded to over 250 participants from the USA and abroad.
In March 2012, one of Margarita's 6 year old students earned the Grand-Prix award in the Concerto Competition of the Concert Festival in New York. She later performed as a soloist with the Long Island Chamber Orchestra.
May 2018 - 3rd Place award at the NEMTA (North East Music Teacher's Association)
March 2019 - A Duet of V.Gavrilin's Tarantella earned a Gold Medal in the Golden Key International Piano Competition and performance at Carnegie Hall, NY. Two individual performances, also earned Bronze Medals.

Margarita Genova is a Member of:
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), the world's leading music examination board.
MLMTA (Main Line Music Teachers Association)
PMTA (Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association)
NEMTA Competitions (North Eastern Music Teachers Association)... See More

Study of an instrument goes beyond correct notes and rhythm. It develops dedication, perseverance, patience, confidence and creativity. I teach students to tell the story through music, positively encourage correct habits and seek to instill a consistent work ethic.
My students play in my annual piano recital, as well as in PVMTA monthly recitals.

I prepare for NJMTA Competitions, RCM Examinations, summer festivals, as well as college and conservatory auditions.

My students consistency get high scores in RCM examination with performances in Carnegie Hall.... See More

Welcome to Moe's Piano Studio!
Moe's Piano Studio offers fun and interactive piano lessons to children of all ages and abilities. With over 21 years of teaching experience, Moe shares his enthusiasm and passion of the instrument to each of his students.
Please contact Moe to request more information and to schedule your free trial lesson today!

“Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability, just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.”- Dr. Suzuki

Since becoming a piano teacher in 1992, Moe has taught over 231 students with varying ages and ability levels. Moe received his B.A. in Music at New Jersey City University and is a member of various music associations including: the Suzuki Association of the Americas and Music Teacher National Association (MTNA).

Moe specializes in Suzuki and traditional methods. The Suzuki method emphasizes the parent involvement, repetition, encouragement, and early beginnings. A child is never too young to enjoy the beauty the music.
For more information on the Suzuki Methods
please Visit https://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/twinkler/

Performances
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The Calderone School of Music is a NJ Registered Professional Development Provider and offers private music lessons for all ages and levels on all instruments: strings, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, organ, piano, accordion, keyboards, voice, and popular, jazz and classical guitar and bass. The school also has a College Preparatory Division and Professional Development Division. “Kindermusik” classes are offered as a fun-fill enriching adventure in music concepts for young children from 18 months to age 7 years and a Suzuki Strings Plus Program. Students may choose to take part in ensembles, auditions, competitions, CSM exams and many other organizations and recitals or simply learn for their own enjoyment.... See More

RSSM Mission Statement:
The Royal Stage School of Music inspires children and adults through the love of music. We encourage one another to show love and carry out good works as a way to strengthen and give back to our community. Our goal is to build bridges within communities both near (bringing musicians together from neighboring towns) and far (helping different organizations) through the use of music.

We will raise money and contribute to one organization every performance!... See More

Piano Instructor - Juilliard pre-college, BM., MM Graduate - Manhattan School of Music.
* Beginners to advanced
* Theory and Ear Training
* Annual Student Recitals
* Preparation for auditions, competitions, and conservatory entrance exams
* Students perform in Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Hall, Bruno Walter Auditorium, Baruch Performing Arts Center as competition prize winners.

My goal is to make every student's piano lesson an enjoyable process. I believe that solid technical faculty is paramount to maximizing the artistic potential of a student.... See More

Welcome to my studio, where wonderful things happen each week!

We juggle hard work, good music, technique and FUN.

All students have a daily practice plan, and receive regular weekly private lessons during the school year, or lessons by appointment in the summer.

Saturday group lessons are offered through Montclair State University Center for the Preparatory Arts.

Students are motivated to progress by preparing for Group Concerts, Solo Recitals, and preparation for the annual American String Teacher's Association Certificate Advancement Program Exam.

Registered students may Login to my studio website to access the Calendar Pages, schedule/reschedule lessons online, get info on upcoming concerts and recitals, and check their account.

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Ruth Brons

Inventor of Things 4 Strings® Bow Hold Accessories
2014 Recipient of the American String Teachers Association Kudos Award
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I teach violin and viola to students of all levels, including adult amateurs. My focus is mostly beginning to intermediate violinists and beginning to advanced violists.

I have taught students of all ages, from five years to adults, in my home studio and students' homes as well as in music schools and college. Everyone can learn; I have a special interest in adult students. I feel that the student's goals come first, whether he or she wants to learn classical music or popular songs. Lessons, although aimed for achievement, should be fun at any age.... See More

Shelley Stack teaches piano and music theory in her well-equipped home studio. She works with students from age 5 through adult, using the curriculum of the Royal Conservatory of Music, as well a large variety of supplemental materials, covering all musical styles. She is the Matawan/Central Center Representative for RCM, and a member of the New Jersey Music Teachers Association, Shore Music Educators Association, and Cecilian Music Club. Shelley Stack works with students from Marlboro, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Matawan, Hazlet, Old Bridge, Morganville, East Brunswick and surrounding areas. She emphasizes a well-rounded music education, and seeks to help every student find the joy in music making, all the while maintaining a high musical standard.... See More