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“I want to focus on making music fun for younger/beginner students, and challenging for those more advanced students. Having long term goals, but clearly defined short term steps to work towards them helps students stay engaged and motivated since they can actually see the progress and why we do each thing we do. Everything is intentional, and everything is fun.”

“Sissi’s studio is to offer affordable private piano lessons for adults and kids from beginner to advanced in New York City including the following areas: Chelsea, Greenwich Village, East Village, West Village, Soho, Tribeca, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side and the Financial District. Piano Lessons NYC by Sissi helps guide and foster students in a range of different musical styles including: classical, pop, jazz and musical theatre.”

“Hi! My name is Evan and I am a trumpet player based in New York City and Brussels, Belgium. I graduated with my Masters degree from Juilliard in 2024, and I have been teaching trumpet for about 7 years. Teaching is a huge passion of mine, I love getting to know students and to figure out what works for them to see results, and to watch them fall in love with making music. I'm looking forward to getting started with your child and to tap into their potential!”

“I am a professional pianist and have been playing for over 20 years that recently graduated with my masters in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. I earned my bachelors degree of Arts with a concentration in music from The University of Houston and the Associate of Arts in music from Lone Star Montgomery Community College. My work experience is diverse. I worked as a Piano Instructor in Lessons in Your Home from 2019-2024 where I was teaching and instructing students of all ages from 3 to over 60. The training included from beginner to intermediate, developing their competency at the piano and making it enjoyable for them. My lessons or piano journey will have you playing confidently, clearly and consistently. I am a professional pianist and have been playing for over 20 years. You will be able to make your own songs, melodies and harmonies on the spot, while being able to play any chosen style by sight and/or by ear . The foundation of technique will be taught in an interactive fun way that playing clearly and virtuously will be enjoyable. Book my lessons for more information. Piano should be as fun as spending time with your friends.”

“Moni D. is a classically trained pianist who began her studies at Brooklyn Music School and later attended Cornell University, where she majored in Ethnomusicology and performed with the Cornell Gamelan Ensemble. Her passion for sound design and music production developed under the mentorship of David Borden, a protégé of Robert Moog, and expanded through her work with music producer Stuart Matthewman. She went on to earn certification in audio engineering from the Institute of Audio Research. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, she has performed at iconic New York City venues including CBGB’s, The Knitting Factory, and Joe’s Pub. Moni D. is the owner of Radian Studios, in Brooklyn, NY where she teaches piano, guitar and music production. She also provides audio engineering and music production services. Her work includes film and commercial projects, from assisting on Cautionary Tale to composing for Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It. She also served as Music Director for Moving Mountains, Inc., the youth theatre program founded by actor Jamie Hector, where she composed and conducted original scores for productions across New York City. With over a decade of teaching experience, Moni D. brings a creative, student-focused approach, blending strong musical fundamentals with modern production and performance techniques.”

“I am only available virtually at the moment-have an at home studio Hi! I’m Gigi, a vocalist, music educator, and music therapy intern currently in the process of becoming a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). I have extensive experience teaching advanced voice lessons, as well as beginner piano and guitar, to students of all ages and backgrounds. Along with private teaching, I have experience working with children, adults, and older adults with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities. This has helped me develop a flexible, individualized teaching style that meets each student where they are. My teaching approach is rooted in patience, kindness, and building meaningful relationships with my students. I believe that taking the time to truly get to know each person allows me to create lessons that fit their unique learning style, goals, and interests. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time, looking to strengthen your voice, or hoping to grow as a musician, I’ll provide a supportive and encouraging environment where you can learn with confidence and enjoy the journey.”

“I am a viola and violin pedagogue, with training and experience in traditional and Suzuki methods on the violin and viola. He uses a teaching style rooted in the classical tradition, drawing inspiration from his own education and performance experience. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, I have been based in New York City since 2021. I received a Master of Music in Strings Studies from New York University, a Graduate Diploma in Music form the University of Queensland, and a Bachelor of Music, Performance (Viola) from the Queensland Conservatorium. I am currently the lead violin teacher at Honey Academy, a violin and viola faculty member at Larchmont Music Academy and Institute Paganini, and I maintain a private studio. Previously, I was the violin/viola teacher at the Newark School of the Arts, and was an adjunct faculty member at New York University. My students have seen success in recitals and examinations including NYSSMA in New York, have been accepted into New York and New Jersey Regional and All-State orchestras, and have gone on to attend programs at the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College. Growing up in a musical family, I began my instrumental training at age 5. After attempting piano lessons, I was presented a viola at age 7, and that was the instrument that stuck the most. I completed a Bachelor of Music in Performance on viola at the Queensland Conservatorium and a Graduate Diploma in Music at the University of Queensland, and in 2021, I relocated to the United States to attend New York University, where I was awarded a Master of Music in String Studies in 2023. I studied viola performance with Karen Ritscher, Patricia Pollett, and Graeme Jennings, violin pedagogy with Meghan Todt Williams, Alexander Technique with Eddy Malave, and performed in masterclasses for Sheila Browne, Garth Knox, Antoine Tamestit, Caroline Henbest, and Kathryn Lockwood. As a performer, I am in high demand as a multi genre international touring artist. I have experience in classical orchestral and chamber music, opera, and musical theatre, to contemporary and new music, pop, and punk rock. I have been a member of the Emo Orchestra since its inaugural United States tour in 2023, and have performed in many opera and musical theatre productions in New York City, notably performing in J2 Spotlight’s 2025 Off-Broadway production of Zorba. I am the violist of the Kompass Quartet, a string quartet co-founded with my classmates at NYU. The Kompass Quartet were the young artists in residence with the Craftsbury Chamber Players in Craftsbury, Vermont, during their Summer 2023 season, notably collaborating with composer and audio engineer Charlie Morrow on “Deaf Beethoven,” a reworking of Beethoven’s Die Grosse Fuge op.143, performed at the Bread and Puppet Theater for two months. Kompass are also regularly engaged in studio recordings, and wedding/event performances in the NYC area.”

“Study with a Working Touring Pro Musician My name is Chris Collier and I am a professional musician living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. I have been gigging professionally since 2015 and teaching private lessons since 2014. For the last year and a half I've toured with the grammy-nominated act The War and Treaty, and I also play with other acts like Amythyst Kiah, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Kylie Morgan, Safari Room, and others when I can! I've played in front of crowds of more than 26k and played multiple times on national television (The Late Show, Kelly Clarkson show, etc). I've toured playing rock, blues, funk, and country, but I also play quartet gospel at church when I'm in town, do sessions for RnB, pop, and folk artists, and write a bit with artists that I've played with for awhile. All of this experience means that I can help you whether your goal is to play in a band, audition for college music programs, write your own songs, work within a DAW, develop your general musicianship, or just learn your favorite songs! The list of artists I have worked for includes: The War and Treaty, Kylie Morgan, Thunderstorm Artis, Mike Hicks, Doug McCormick, Brother Maven, Aberdeen, Cody Webb, Caitlin Mae, Arlana, The 12 South Band, the 8 South Band, Safari Room, Colleen Orender, Kiera Loveless, Natalie Johnson, Katie Davis, Chip Colon, Faith Jackson, Hopscotch Mafia, Julia Allen, and more. I've recorded lead guitar on records for The War and Treaty, Jaye Madison, Arlana, Chip Colon, Monica Hutcheson, Safari Room, Miranda Powell, as well as others. I perform every week around Nashville, nearly every weekend in different states across the country, and have toured internationally through Europe and Canada. I graduated from Belmont University in the Spring of 2018 with a degree in Commercial Music, so I have had the "conservatory training" in regards to music theory and history, but also have the real world experience to know what a player actually needs to sound like a pro.”

“Hi, I'm Margarita! 🎹🎤 I'm a New York–based pianist, vocalist, songwriter, music producer, and passionate music educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. I help students of all ages discover their creativity, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of music - not just learn to play it. My students have performed on some of New York City's most inspiring stages, including Steinway Hall and Lincoln Center. As a John Lennon Songwriting Award winner, a recent recipient of a competitive creative grant for my original rock opera Heavenly Music, and a graduate student in Music Education at Hunter College, I bring both professional artistry and innovative teaching to every lesson. In addition to private instruction, I write, compose, and produce original music. I am currently developing my rock opera Heavenly Music and serve as Choir Director at the Dorill Initiative, where I help singers grow in confidence, musicianship, and artistic expression. Whether you're a complete beginner, an aspiring performer, or someone returning to music after many years, my lessons are personalized, encouraging, and designed to help you reach your goals while enjoying the journey. Let's make music together. 🎶”

“Ryland Kelly is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied bass, piano, and composition with members of the New York Philharmonic and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Nationally, he has performed at such notable venues as The Blue Note, The Highline Ballroom, Sullivan Hall, and The Kennedy Center. For the past 10 years, Ryland has dedicated his time to teaching bass, guitar, piano, drums, rock band, and the music production software Ableton Live. He enjoys teaching students of all levels and ages, and is particularly passionate about songwriting and composition. Ryland loves witnessing his students go from their first lesson to their first concert and beyond. Prior to founding Moving Forward Music, he taught music lessons in Michigan (Axis Music Academy and Grosse Pointe Music Academy), New York (Musipire and Bennett Academy of Music) and Los Angeles (Opus Music School and San Marino Music Center).”

“Kristin Hevner is an award-winning composer whose work spans opera, pop, electronic music, film scoring, and experimental genres. Her compositions have been performed around the globe at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Birdland. Hevner has composed music for national advertising campaigns, including GEICO, as well as numerous independent films and BBC productions. Her solo opera and film, The Raven, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has received awards and official selections at dozens of international film festivals, including honors for Best Score, and was listed in Opera News and London Classical Review as a Best of the Year recording. She served as Composer-in-Residence for the New York City–based Metropolis Opera Project, where she composed several full-length and one-act contemporary operas performed throughout NYC. Her work has been featured in gallery and interdisciplinary performance spaces, connecting her work with visual arts and dance. She is an active composer for the music licensing library Fliktrax. Hevner wrote music for and collaborated on Miraculous Relationships, a project of Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra. She was Head Music Producer for Spotify’s U.S. Sound Up podcast Can I Kiss You? She has been teaching Piano and Composition (all ages) for over a decade.”

“Hi, I'm Dr. Bailey Ehrgott, a guitarist, educator, and lifelong music enthusiast dedicated to helping students reach their musical goals with confidence and creativity. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music. Over the past decade, I've taught students of all ages and experience levels through private lessons, university classrooms, workshops, ensembles, and online instruction. My students have gone on to study at prestigious institutions including Berklee College of Music, University of North Texas, Columbia Basin College, Northern Colorado University, Brigham Young University, and Folsom Lake College, while others have earned spots in selective programs such as the Monterey Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo, Berklee Five Week, and the UNT Jazz Combo Workshop. I have also been recognized nationally as the 2026 DownBeat Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist Winner and serve as a PRS Guitars Pulse Artist.”

“My name is Lara, I’m 26 years old and originally from Melbourne, Australia, though I’m currently based in New York City. I have eight years of experience teaching violin and viola to students ranging from pre-schoolers to high schoolers, both in person and online. I recently graduated with a Master of Music from The Juilliard School, and I currently enjoy a balance of freelance performing and teaching. Feel free to message me for more details, testimonials, or if you have any questions! :)”

“Jiawei is a husband, pianist, and teacher who has been teaching piano since 2017. From a small town of Inner Mongolia to the grand concert halls of Austria, Jiawei brings a global explosion of musical passion to every student! A true citizen of the world, Jiawei’s journey took him from China to the US at seventeen, then across Europe—studying in Klagenfurt, Vienna, and Graz—before returning to Greensboro, NC to master the art of teaching. With an Artistic Diploma from the Carinthian State Conservatory and a Master’s in Piano Pedagogy under his belt, Jiawei isn't just a performer—he’s a high-energy mentor. Whether he’s teaching in German, Chinese, or English, his mission is clear: to make music an adventure. Currently finishing his DMA in Collaborative Piano at The University of North Caroline at Greensboro, Jiawei combines elite technical precision with a vibrant, modern approach to piano education.”

“Hello! I am a classically trained opera singer based in Baltimore, Maryland and I have been teaching voice and piano for nearly 5 years. I use my classical training as a singer to influence student led lessons that expand upon the principles of strong breath support, understanding the vocal mechanism and freedom of the voice. I use these same core principles not only to teach classical voice but contemporary and musical theatre singing as well. For piano students, I use the Faber and Faber Piano Adventures Methods books supplemented by my own scale exercises and visual aids. I continue to perform in the Baltimore area and love to share my love of music with those around me, especially new learners!”

“Based in New York City, composer and performer Leo Gevisser earned his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from The Juilliard School with academic honors. He is a Young Steinway Artist. Last year, he received the 2nd Prize (Caisse des Dépôts) at the 16th Concours International de Piano d’Orléans, also receiving the Public Prize, Elliott Carter Prize, and the Henri Dutilleux–Geneviève Joy Residency in France. He is also the recipient of First Prize in Juilliard’s Mieczysław Munz Scholarship Competition and has appeared in series and venues including the Sparkill Recital Series, Yale School of Music’s New Music New Haven, and Harvard College. Raised in Cape Town, he remains closely connected to South Africa, where he has performed with major orchestras including the Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, and Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestras, alongside recital tours across the country.”

“Hi, I'm Elizabeth! I have been teaching music for 20 years and have been playing piano my entire life. Music brings me so much joy and I love sharing the gift of learning with others. Since graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Lebanon Valley College in 2006, I have established a thriving home studio where I offer beginner-advanced piano lessons and beginner-intermediate flute lessons. My work as an adjunct piano professor at Elizabethtown College has also helped me to develop skills teaching piano virtually. In addition to teaching, I am a seasoned performer. I frequently give recitals/concerts throughout the east coast and have established a career as a church pianist. I look forward to working with you!”

“A recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a Masters Degree (MM) In Voice, specializing in art song, literature, and opera, Noah is a vibrant presence on stage and a dynamic educator in the classroom and rehearsal room. Noah also holds a Bachelors Degree (BM) in Voice, with a minor in French language and literature from the Florida State University College of Music in Tallahassee, Florida and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Music (DM) in Voice and Literature at the Indiana University Jacobs school of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. As a south Florida native, temporary New England Transplant, and soon to be Midwesterner, Noah has had the opportunity to work with individuals in all walks of life.”

“Dimitris Terpizis is a drummer, composer, recording artist, and educator based in Boston, holding a Bachelor’s degree with honors (cum laude) from Conservatorium Maastricht and a Master’s degree from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, studying closely with world-renowned artists including Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, and Adam Cruz. Active internationally from an early age, he has performed and taught across Europe and the Americas, including appearances during the 2017 European Capital of Culture events in Cyprus and Denmark, collaborations with the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, and performances alongside artists such as Camille Bertault, Lander Gyselinck, Ruud Breuls, Yasmin Levy, Chase Morrin, Naseem Alatrash, and more. He has worked with ensembles including the Swing Design Big Band, Orchestravian, and Jesse Passenier’s Fringe Orchestra, and is active as a recording artist for singles, albums, and film projects. As a bandleader and composer, Dimitris released his debut album Amorphous Odyssey, featuring Panagiotis Andreou and David Binney, followed by a European tour performing his original music, and recently released his EP 6211. Alongside his performing and recording career, he is deeply committed to education, sharing a personalized and expressive approach to drumming that emphasizes strong fundamentals, creativity, and musical connection.”

“Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I began taking piano lessons at eight years old, and over the past 15 years, it has become one of the most meaningful and rewarding skills I've ever developed. Throughout the years, I've had the opportunity to perform in a variety of settings, from weddings to grand openings for research institutes across Florida. Those experiences taught me that piano isn't just about playing the right notes—it's about telling a story, expressing emotion, and connecting with the people listening. What makes me especially qualified to teach isn't only my years of playing, but my years of teaching. As an educator, I've spent nearly a decade helping students of all ages learn in ways that make sense to them. Whether I was teaching swimming, tutoring academics, leading clinical skills training, or helping beginning piano students, I've learned that every child thinks differently. My job is to recognize how your child learns best and adapt my teaching so concepts become exciting instead of intimidating. Piano has also been my own place of peace. No matter how busy life gets, sitting down at the keyboard has always been a way to slow down, think creatively, and reconnect with myself. It has strengthened my problem-solving skills, patience, and imagination—and, admittedly, it's also the perfect excuse to finally get the songs that have been looping in my head all day out into the world. My goal is to help every student experience that same joy. I want them to leave each lesson feeling a little more confident, a little more curious, and excited to sit down at the piano again—not because they have to, but because they genuinely want to.”