In-home private music instruction in New York City. Grounded in neuroscience and a holistic approach, delivered through play, deep listening, and genuine creative freedom.
Our Philosophy
Every child's brain is already wired for music. Every lesson follows a living arc, grounded in neuroscience, driven by joy, and always shaped by the child in front of the teacher. Each activity has a purpose. The time spent in each one belongs to the student.
Every session opens with rhythm. A game, a groove, a call and response. It's always fun and engaging. The body experiences rhythm before the hands explore the instrument.
A listening moment lives inside every session. We train our students' ear by recognizing melodies and motifs, identifying instruments and genres, naming chords just by sound.
Instrument time is divided into three living parts. Technique builds the physical foundation. Repertoire connects that foundation to music that the student loves. Improvisation is where they explore their unique ideas.
Throughout the session, students discover different instruments, their timbres, and the unique ways in which they are played.
Age Groups
Ages 3–5 · 30 minutes
Everything through the body first
Listening, moving, singing, and play. We march to the beat, echo rhythms, and discover melodies and instruments.
Ages 5–9 · 45 minutes
Ear first, then the page
The full session arc takes shape. Listening deepens, main instrument learning begins, and students start connecting what they hear to what they play.
Ages 9+ and Adults · 60 minutes
Full musical agency
Technique, repertoire, improvisation, and musical analysis all in one session. Students build the tools to understand music and integrate it in their own unique way.
Active Listening
Active listening is an essential aspect of every session. For younger children, we start by identifying melodies representing animal characters in Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals. For older students, we jump into musical analysis: recognizing instruments, breaking down arrangement, and studying harmony. Over time, students develop the ability to identify chords, intervals, and melodies purely by ear.
"The brain does not just hear music. It physically resonates with it, from the auditory pathways to the spinal cord and limbs."
Neural Resonance Theory · Nature Reviews NeuroscienceReady to begin?
We teach in your home, on your schedule, so music fits naturally into your family's life. Reach out to start the conversation.
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