Introduction: I am a travelling music teacher, so I teach music lessons at my students homes. This adds an element of convenience for my customers, especially those with busy schedules. I have also found students, -especially very young ones- are more comfortable learning at their homes than at some music school or studio.
I have been teaching piano, guitar and bass over the course of the past 20 years to students of all levels and musical interests. I pride myself on developing an individualized teaching method for each student while incorporating ear training, sight reading, and music theory into the instruction to create well-educated musicians.
In 1998 I graduated from Berklee College of Music, in Boston, Massachusetts. I have extensive live performance and studio recording experience in the Boston, Nashville, Mexico City, New Jersey, and New York City areas. My performances and recordings have covered a variety of styles such as R&B, Latin, Pop, Rock, Reggae and Jazz, among others.
I have performed and recorded with drummer Antonio Sanchez, pianist/flute player Oriente Lopez (formerly of the group Irakere) and alto saxophone sensation Miguel Zenon, among many others. My playing is featured on the independently released CD’s of singer-songwriters Samantha Kane, Rob Giles, Dan Sheridan, Andy and Denise, and Scott Sheldon. Two of the recordings where I have performed have been nominated for a Latin Grammy.
I am also a published songwriter and a member of ASCAP. My music has been used on TV on programs such as "One Life to Live' and "The District".
I am currently available for private instruction. I drive to my student's homes, and teach in South New Jersey, around the Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Cinnaminson, Cherry Hill, Marlton, Merchantville and Voorhees areas.
I do NOT currently teach anywhere in the city of Philadelphia and/or surroundings in the State of Pennsylvania.
I am also fully bilingual in Spanish and English. References and available lesson days/times are available upon request. Thanks for reading!
When I see a student who masters something new, a new skill or a new musical piece and he or she has this 'I can't believe I just did that' face...it is just priceless! People of all ages amaze themselves when they realize they are capable of doing things they never thought possible. I love watching my students grow and improve their musical skills.
I create a balance between what a student WANTS to learn and NEEDS to learn. This way, learning music is fun because students get to learn their favorite songs, and at the same time they are learning proper technique, music theory and reading.
I feel every student is unique, so I adapt my teaching to each student. I do not expect my students to be perfect. I simply expect them to make their best effort, whatever that may be. I encourage them to improve in a way which is challenging without being overwhelming. I love what I do.
