Music Lesson Instructors in New York

Professional Private One on One lessons in Classical Piano, theory and aural comprehension to children and adults of all levels offered in New York City

I love helping students unlock what music means to them. Each student comes with their own strengths, interests, and learning styles, and together we design a custom musical pathway—so they can cultivate confidence and focus. Although I have taught students ages 3 to 70, I am particularly drawn to working with teens and adults to help them expand their life experiences through music.

In my studio, students play works by Bartok, Satie, Liszt, Granados, and Chopin. Beyond classical repertoire, I also teach students how to improvise on their favorite pop songs, everything from by Adele and Maroon 5 to Broadway musical show tunes such as Hadestown and Wicked. Students also explore ensemble collaboration, family duet performances, and more.

My students’ successes include winning first prizes in the International Grande Music Competition, the BMTG Intercontinental Competition, and being named to the Honors Program at The Piano Teachers Congress of New York. Others have been accepted into the undergraduate music programs at NYU and Eastman School of Music. In addition, some of my high-school students have written and produced original songs using Logic Pro and published them on music streaming services. I am so proud of what ALL of my students achieve.

To celebrate their learning, we present biannual concerts that help foster our supportive studio community. In addition, families often offer to host these concerts at their homes to make the events even more memorable.

Ultimately, I teach to help students find joy in expressing themselves and making their own personal connection with music.

We invite you to explore Yukimi Song Studio offerings to learn more! Please contact for more information.... See More

Studio IV is the violin and viola teaching studio of Erin Ellis. Located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Erin has been playing for over 30 years and is trained in the Suzuki Method. Erin loves to teach students of all ages. First lesson is a free consultation.... See More

I am a professional singer with extensive operatic training. I provide solid technical training for singers interested in classical and/or musical theater genres. I have 20 yrs. of experience and teach in a relaxed, comfortable and non threatening setting in my home.... See More

Drew Robertson began his musical studies at age four on the piano, and began studying viola at age seven. His principal teachers were Leslie VanBecker, principal violist of the Grand Rapids Symphony and Mark Jackobs of the Cleveland Orchestra. He studied viola performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), music therapy at Nazareth College, and Dalcroze Eurythmics at the Eastman School of Music. Drew has performed with the CIM orchestras, Lab Orchestra, CIM Baroque Ensemble, Firelands Symphony Orchestra, and currently performs with the Genesee Symphony Orchestra, among other ensembles. He has performed in masterclasses with acclaimed teachers such as Peter Slowik, Yizhak Schotten, Pamela Goldsmith, and Jeffery Irvine. Drew has participated in festivals including the Pilsen Music Festival in the Czech Republic and the renowned Tanglewood Institute. A performing teacher, Drew frequently plays solo recitals, outreach concerts, and chamber concerts.

Since founding and performing with the award-winning Kalliope String Quartet, Drew has been an avid teacher and advocate for musical entrepreneurship and chamber music. In addition to playing countless gigs and concerts as a violist or violinist, Drew coaches chamber ensembles and leads chamber music masterclasses. Drew's passion is not only to inspire musical excellence in his students, but also to endow students with useful life skills such as professionalism, dedication, business acumen, and entrepreneurship.

Drew's teaching career began at Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he led orchestra rehearsals, chamber ensembles, and taught private lessons. While at CIM, Drew played and taught viola and violin with the Sato Center for Suzuki Studies. Additionally, Drew studied Suzuki Method at the American Suzuki Institute, string instrument repair with Dalton Potter, and Creative Ability Development with Alice Kanack. Drew consistently pursues further studies to improve his playing and teaching through institutes and conferences. incorporating his background in psychology and music therapy, Drew is very aware of the developmental stages and learning styles of his students, and tailors lessons to each student, while maintaining focus on standard curriculum. He keeps lessons and rehearsals interesting, diverse, and exciting by incorporating his experience in performance, improvisation, physics, composition, and eurythmics.... See More

Music with Bengi is a voice, music theory and beginning piano studio. It is located in the Upper East Side, Manhattan (New York). In addition to private lessons, Music with Bengi offers concerts, audition preparation and recording opportunities throughout the year.

Bengi is a former Metropolitan Opera singer with 25 years of experience in music. Her majors in conservatory included piano, bassoon and voice. Although she is classically trained, Bengi enjoys teaching in all genres and to all ages.

Music with Bengi is dedicated to providing a nurturing, friendly, patient and respectful manner in order to bring out the best out of each and every student. First lesson is a free consultation.... See More

I am a violin and viola teacher from New York and a registered member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. I am an active performer of contemporary and classical music, and my commitment is to instill my students with both a passion for playing music and an outstanding technical foundation.

My teaching method is tailored to each student's individual learning style and motivation for playing. The first question I will ask at every first lesson is: what music do you love? This can be one song - a nursery rhyme, classical melody, or popular song - or a genre of music. Regardless of age, I believe that the most effective path for learning violin or viola is to start with the music!

For younger children, I suggest beginning with the Suzuki method in order to establish strong musical and technical fundamentals. The Suzuki curriculum is also popular across many music programs in New York, so it provides beginning violinists an opportunity to play music with their peers. For adolescents and adults, I place an earlier emphasis on designing a curriculum based on their musical interests, with equal focus devoted to technique. I also teach improvisation at the beginning stages to all students to encourage free musical expression.

Students with experience playing violin or viola are absolutely welcome. Students will have the opportunity to perform what they have been working on at an annual spring concert, which includes a piano accompanist.... See More

Private cello lessons for young children through to adults. 30+ years’ experience instructing using Suzuki and traditional methods. Online instruction available.

Private cello lessons and ensemble classes. Suzuki based approach. Pre-K children through adults. Online instruction available.

Rita George Simmons has been performing professionally and teaching students for more than 20 years. She has performed with the chamber music group Telos Trio (www.telostrio.com) throughout western and central New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and San Diego. Many of her students have gone on to become accredited teachers or performers. In-person and online lessons available.... See More

I am a very experienced voice teacher of tweens, teens and adults. I had a full career singing opera and operetta, oratorio, lieder recitals, as well as musical theater. I have degrees in vocal performance from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK. I have been teaching voice and coaching singers for over 11 years in Westchester County, NY. My students have done very well in NYSSMA, ACD and local musical theater programs, as well as entering good colleges to study musical theater. They have won awards and one student has toured with the National Company in Sister Act. My students learn a very strong classical technique, that will stand them in good stead with many styles of singing and assure them of a healthy and long-lived vocal life. I am patient and kind, as well as being a very engaged and lively teacher. I take a personal interest in each of my students, making sure that I find his/her unique voice, so that he/she can be fully expressed as a musician and a performer, whether it be singing classical music or musical theater with a little pop and church music thrown in for good measure. I work with beginning students as well as those who are more advanced. I teach in my studio in Hartsdale, as well as offering online lessons on Zoom, Skype or Facetime for students who need Distance Learning I offer a 30 minute free assessment lesson so that my prospective students can get to know me, and I them. I would love to teach you so do be in touch.... See More

I attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and I have over 10 years of teaching piano at private schools and as a private piano teacher offering home lessons. My teaching methodology is comprehensive, effective, unique and dynamic. I can teach all the tools to read and sight read music, and I encourage structured musical improvisation and original compositions. Moreover, attention to self expression and individualized, tailored practice goals are important to meet the needs and abilities of every student. I am accepting new students for private lessons in your home and I am happy to provide any other information at your request. All piano inquiries are appreciated, thank you.... See More

I am a voice teacher, professional bass-baritone, and scholar of historical vocal pedagogy. My voice studio is rooted in the old Italian school teachings of Manuel García and Francesco Lamperti, which are illuminated through and the revolutionary perspective of Alfred A. Tomatis, a pioneer in psychoacoustics. I have appeared in eighty-two productions with the New York City Opera and Metropolitan Opera, and on Broadway with City Center Encores! My experience as soloist and ensemble member in both classical and musical theatre genres gives me a unique perspective; the knowledge and skill I bring to students is not second-hand speculation, but that of a seasoned artist with more than twenty-five years experience onstage and in the voice studio. I am also the author of Hidden In Plain Sight: The Hermann Klein Phono-Vocal Method Based Upon The Famous School Of Manuel Garcia. Find my blog on the art of singing at VoiceTalk.... See More

Conductor, Vocal Coach, Pianist, Harpsichordist

I teach beginners to adults. Besides teaching classical techniques and repertoire, I teach a very unique method of keyboard harmony which was taught to me by the late Sanford Gold. Meant for the intermediate to advanced student to learn the chord voicings and jazz techniques. Once the method is learned, one can create their own arrangements to any tune. A classical player can transform to a jazz player using this method. Not difficult to comprehend but takes consistent practice on a daily basis.... See More