Cathy Young    -    Meadow Vision Music
Cathy Young    -    Meadow Vision Music

Cathy Young - Meadow Vision Music

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Introduction: Music is a very personal and individual thing. Whether I'm teaching or performing, I try to tailor what I'm doing to your preferences. With teaching, I can come to you online wherever you live. I often teach multiple family members - sometimes whole families take lessons! The curriculum I use is designed around teaching the basics of playing and reading music, but with lots of choices and flexibility for each student. I hold recitals in people's homes- students get the experience of preparing a piece and performing, but in a more relaxed atmosphere. I also encourage participation in NYSSMA festivals for piano students and help students prepare well, so that they have a positive experience. With performing, I love to play music that moves people. I often take requests- it means so much to people to hear a song that they love. And I'm often told that my original songs are very meaningful- that I've really captured a feeling or a moment in time. To me, that's what it's all about. I am so very grateful that I get to do something that I love for my job! It's so rewarding- whether I'm helping a student learn a new concept, or watching someone's face light up when I play a song that they love. I bring a lot of joy to what I do, and that joy is reflected back to me.
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Hired 17 times

Serves Red Hook, NY

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1 employee

28 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.

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Sheila B.
4 days ago
Cathy is an excellent teacher. I am an older student playing guitar. I have never played a string instrument in my life, but have always wanted to play guitar. I’ve been a student of Cathy’s the last 2+ years on-line. Cathy is patient, encouraging and works with my schedule. I’m grateful for her expertise and so glad I found her. She’s awesome!
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Nicholas A.
Aug 31, 2020
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I've tried four different guitar teachers in the past. Their process was either too simple (just give me tabs and have me play chords nonstop) or too complex (here is a song with notes, memorize the notes and give it a whirl and you will be good eventually). Cathy is a teacher at heart, with a professional performance career to also back it up. Beyond playing at various venues, she knows how to intuitively tailor a lesson plan to you, and can quickly adjust as needed. Her lessons are an absolute steal, and my lessons with her are both challenging and a refreshing time of the week that I look forward to. She also plays various instruments, and knows how to break down concepts so that newbies young and old can grok and learn them. Cathy rocks, press the button and get lessons with her. Attached is photo of me pointing at you to start lessons already! Note the newly callused fingertip :P

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Folk • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Josh D.
2 days ago
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Cathy is a wealth of knowledge and has been instrumental in my musical journey.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Classical • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Piano Lessons
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Brian B.
May 11, 2022
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Cathy is a teacher, she makes me feel like I’m learning and succeeding in every lesson. She has tailored her lessons to my pace and skill! I can’t wait for my next lesson each and every week.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Caroline M.
May 26, 2020
Awesome teacher! My kids have studied piano and guitar with Cathy for 4 years and we couldn’t be happier! She keeps the kids engaged and encourages them. She has even inspired one to be a future rock ‘n’ roller!
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