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Private Music Lessons from an NYU Graduate with a Master's in Music
Kathleen L.

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Private Music Lessons from an NYU Graduate with a Master's in Music
Private Music Lessons from an NYU Graduate with a Master's in Music
Kathleen L.

5.0 (191 ratings)

767 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (191 ratings)

767 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kathleen

Bio

I began my classical music education at the age of sixteen with international soloist Jun Kubo. Only a year and a half after I began my studies with Jun Kubo, I was accepted into The College of New Jersey for a Bachelor's program in Music Performance where I studied with David DiGiacobbe. While at TCNJ, I performed my own programs in Mayo Concert Hall, featuring soloistic works by composers such as Nielsen, Hoover, and Takemitsu. I also had the pleasure of performing with the TCNJ Opera,...

I began my classical music education at the age of sixteen with international soloist Jun Kubo. Only a year and a half after I began my studies with Jun Kubo, I was accepted into The College of New Jersey for a Bachelor's program in Music Performance where I studied with David DiGiacobbe. While at TCNJ, I performed my own programs in Mayo Concert Hall, featuring soloistic works by composers such as Nielsen, Hoover, and Takemitsu. I also had the pleasure of performing with the TCNJ Opera, Chamber, and Symphony Orchestras. I went on to perform with the NYU Symphony Orchestra and participate in the NYU Chamber Music program where I have played with a Trio, Quintet, Sextet, and flute ensemble. I have participated in masterclasses with performers such as Trevor Wye, Min Park, Gary Shocker and Bradley Garner. I currently run my own teaching studio Wisconsin where I teach music theory, woodwinds, voice, and piano. I have obtained my Bachelors from The College of New Jersey in music performance, and my Master of Music degree from NYU, where I studied with Bradley Garner. I also taught at a music conservatory in Springfield, NJ, where I taught Woodwinds, Piano, Voice and Music Theory for about 5 years and helped prepare students for auditions, competitions, and evaluations.

I use a very supportive and positive teaching style. I believe that music lessons should be a way to help build self esteem as well as show students that they are capable of great things! I always incorporate music theory in my lessons. I think it is vital that students understand at least some music theory in order to understand what they are learning and why. I do think fundamentals are vital for every instrument, but I also think it is important for students to learn pieces and genres that interest them as well.

I am always excited to meet new students and share the joy of music!

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Education

The College of New Jersey
Music Performance
New York University
Masters

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Art

Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

Music theory and analysis is an intensive part of getting any music degree, and an integral part of composition. While studying for my undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey, I took the highest level of music theory as well as a music composition course. I am therefore well versed in composition.

History

Music History

Music History

Getting a music degree means intensive study of Music history. Music history is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching music history.

Homeschool

Piano

Piano

Piano was the first instrument I learned as a child. I have since studied the piano extensively while working for my degrees in college and have performed the piano throughout my career. I have taught Piano at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to excel on their instrument in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students to have a love for music and realize their potential!

Most Popular

Piano

Piano

Piano was the first instrument I learned as a child. I have since studied the piano extensively while working for my degrees in college and have performed the piano throughout my career. I have taught Piano at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to excel on their instrument in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students to have a love for music and realize their potential!

Music

Clarinet,

Clarinet

I studied Woodwind performance at NYU for my Master's degree and have performed Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone throughout my career. I have taught Clarinet at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to excel on their instrument in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students to have a love for music and realize their potential!
Composition (Music),

Composition (Music)

Music theory and analysis is an intensive part of getting any music degree, and an integral part of composition. While studying for my undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey, I took the highest level of music theory as well as a music composition course. I am therefore well versed in composition.
Ear Training,

Ear Training

Getting a music degree means intensive study of ear training. Ear training is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching ear training.
Flute,

Flute

I studied Woodwind performance at NYU for my Master's degree and have performed Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone throughout my career. I am currently principle flute of the Bloomfield Symphony in NJ. I have taught Flute at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to excel on their instrument in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students to have a love for music and realize their potential!
General Music,

General Music

While studying for my music degrees I took a multitude of music courses and am well versed in all areas of music.
Music History,

Music History

Getting a music degree means intensive study of Music history. Music history is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching music history.
Piano,

Piano

Piano was the first instrument I learned as a child. I have since studied the piano extensively while working for my degrees in college and have performed the piano throughout my career. I have taught Piano at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to excel on their instrument in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students to have a love for music and realize their potential!
Saxophone,

Saxophone

I studied Woodwind performance at NYU for my Master's degree and have performed Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone throughout my career. I have taught Saxophone at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to excel on their instrument in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students to have a love for music and realize their potential!
Sight Singing,

Sight Singing

Getting a music degree means intensive study of sight singing and ear training. Sight singing is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching sight singing.
Songwriting,

Songwriting

Music theory and analysis is an intensive part of getting any music degree, and an integral part of composition. While studying for my undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey, I took the highest level of music theory as well as a music composition course. I am therefore well versed in song writing.
Voice (Music),

Voice (Music)

I began learning to sing at a very young age. I have since studied singing extensively while working for my degrees in college and have performed vocal music throughout my career. I have taught Voice at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to gain confidence and excel with their voice in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students have a love for music and realize their potential!
Music Theory

Summer

Piano

Piano

Piano was the first instrument I learned as a child. I have since studied the piano extensively while working for my degrees in college and have performed the piano throughout my career. I have taught Piano at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years on my own. I have helped students prepare for auditions and get into university for music, as well as helped students to excel on their instrument in school or for their own enjoyment. I'm always excited to help new students to have a love for music and realize their potential!

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Established a great Rapport

First lesson learning how to set up and hold the instrument. Learned how to successfully make sounds, with the reed instrument. Started learning making sense of music composition. Very comfortable and understanding.

Joey, 22 lessons with Kathleen

Wonderful first lesson!

My daughter had her first clarinet lesson and Kathleen was so kind and positive and very patience. An excellent combination for a teacher. I can tell she will help instill a love of the instrument. We are so grateful!

Heather, 6 lessons with Kathleen

Patient and encouraging!

We worked on a new prelude, a new note, and especially breath (air) control. We discussed reed placement and selection, and also the benefits or necessity of different mouthpieces.

Patrick, 8 lessons with Kathleen

Patient and pleasant demeanor

Kathleen is a wonderful flute teacher for my 15 year old. She is patient, knowledgeable, and has a pleasant demeanor. She is highly organized and prepared for each lesson. Lessons start promptly on time and homework is provided for the next lesson. One thing my teenager loves most about Kathleen is that she is always cheerful! I highly recommend Kathleen for any student.

Sadie, 5 lessons with Kathleen

Highly recommended!

I’ve had several lessons with Kathleen and I am definitely noticing improvements in my control, tone, and overall playing. I love her approach to teaching and assignments to practice and study at home. It helps me focus on the areas I need to give extra attention to in an effective manner. I also have a fun time with her as I am learning. She is an excellent tutor that will keep you motivated, challenged and improving.

Soyora, 23 lessons with Kathleen

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She is very organized and was able to help me improve my technique within a few lessons. She taught me new songs as well as scales. Learning from her has been an overall great experience.

Latha, 16 lessons with Kathleen

Very kind and patient!

Kathleen is so sweet and positive during her sessions with my daughter. We are hopeful that with more practice, she will be able to put more of her new skills to the test. Excited to see her progress!

Jessica, 4 lessons with Kathleen

Awesome Tutor!

Kathleen has a lovely personality and I felt comfortable with her right from the start. She was able to immediately identify my areas that needed improvement and made very helpful suggestions. I noticed a difference in how her advice positively affected my playing very early and she explained the reasoning behind the changes very well so that I understood clearly what I was doing and why it was effective. She gave me material and exercises to practice and I like that she is very kind and encouraging as she simultaneously challenges you to progress. I had a great session and I’m looking forward to our future ones!

Soyora, 23 lessons with Kathleen

Piano lesson

I am an experienced musician, but not on piano. I have had a number of lessons with Kathleen and am very much impressed. She challenges me with new material each week, but does it in a very positive way. Teaching piano is her full time job. I referred my 5 year old niece to her for Skype lessons. It is very exciting to see Madeline progressing and to observe Kathleen teaching an absolute beginner. As an accomplished musician (clarinet and saxophone) , I would give Kathleen a very high rating as a piano instructor.

Jim, 21 lessons with Kathleen

Great lessons

Kathleen is very knowledgeable and observes the children closely as they play to help them improve. My children are benefiting from their virtual lessons with her.

Jessica , 46 lessons with Kathleen
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