Michael is a native New Yorker and was Valedictorian in the famed High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. He graduated from State University New York at Purchase in 1987 as a scholarship student with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music (Flute) with honors (Summa cum Laude). He then attended SUNY at Stony Brook, receiving Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in flute performance, sponsored by a Javits Fellowship from the federal government. He began teaching privately in 1987, and following that at the Bronx Conservatory of Music and the Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. Along with being a teacher, Michael is also a classical and jazz and sometimes rock performer and composer. Michael has performed in the prestigious Carnegie Hall, among other famous venues, and continues to perform regularly at concert halls, clubs and nursing homes. He offers all styles, including classical, jazz, pop, and rock.
Personality rating: outgoing
Michael has been teaching flute and recorder at Melody Music Studios since:
11/1/2019
Lessons offered at in either student's home or instructor's studio. NYC near Bowery and East Houston St
Travels up to 10 miles from the downtown NYC area
Studio description: Designated home studio about 12'x12" Online lessons offered
Equipment: flutes, piccolos alto flute, and a good Peak music stand
This instructor teaches the following instrument(s) and categories:
Theory & improv
Songwriting
Recorder
Flute
Monthly Rates Below for Weekly Lessons Regardless of 4 or 5 Weeks in a Month
Instructor's Studio and Online
30 min/week
$175/month
45 min/week
$250/month
60 min/week
$325/month
Student's home
30 min/week
$205/month
45 min/week
$280/month
60 min/week
$355/month
OPENINGS
*Please let us know if you need a time that is not listed. We'll be happy to check with the instructor.
Melody Music Studios was founded in 1989. We hire professional music instructors that love to teach! References and full background checks are conducted.
Our goal is to build a strong musical foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment. We offer fun, tailored lessons for all instruments, levels, and styles, reading or by ear.
If you continue past the first lesson, your card will be charged on the following business day for the remaining month's lessons and auto-billed on the 1st of each month after the first month. If you choose to cancel by the following business day, your card will be charged for that lesson. If you have a valid reason for being unhappy with the teaching, the first 30 minutes are FREE!
Future lessons can be canceled anytime with a 30-day notice.
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