Leo Freire Music Lessons

Introduction: PRIVATE LESSONS: *At Home or Online Instruction: Quality, laid back, 1-on-1 music instruction in the comfort of your home, with subjects including: Drums, Piano, Guitar, General Music, and Music Production. *K-12 Friendly: Patient, engaging, and laidback music instruction, specializing in K-12 children's music education. *For All Abilities: - Lessons cover students who have never played before to those advancing their music education to the next level. With a Masters Degree in K-12 Music Education, New York State teacher certification, and over 14 years private teaching experience, I am a firm believer in the potential of every student to become proficient at music. To accomplish this goal, I create an individualized study program, taking into consideration the student's experience on the instrument, preferred genres of music, and learning style. Our lessons are always patient, kind, respectful - and we have a lot of fun. I hope to inspire you or your child to love music in a deep and profound way and that they continue playing throughout their amazing lives. ​ Contact me today for your trial lesson! ------------------ MASTER CLASSES/ GROUP INSTRUCTION: I also provide specialized master classes and group music instruction. Subjects taught have included: - Summer Camp General Music - Music Production - Beatmaking - Life as a Touring Musician - Group Drum Instruction - Bucket Drumming ------------------ *Educational Background: Leo Freire completed his Masters of Arts in Music Education at the Hunter College School of Education, being the recipient of the Agnes Duffy graduation prize for academic excellence. Specializing in K-12 education, the program led to his New York State Teaching Certification. Most recently, Leo served as the Director of Music Technology at Fiorello LaGuardia High School of the Arts for 2022/2023. A graduate of the prestigious Macaulay Honors Program at Hunter College, receiving a 4 year full tuition scholarship, Leo completed his Bachelor of Arts in Music. Distinguished as one of the most exceptional students to graduate from the university in recent years, Leo was awarded the Libbie Van Arsdale Memorial Prize for Music, a single recognition given to the student of the 2011 graduating class who has shown the greatest progress in Music.