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- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric Guitar
- Bass Guitar
- Classical Guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar in New Canaan, Brian offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric Guitar
- Bass Guitar
- Classical Guitar
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Brian is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Brian
With over 20 years of private and classroom teaching experience, I offer beginner to intermediate piano, guitar, and songwriting lessons at competitive rates. I believe that beginning musicians are most empowered toward musicianship through learning how to play music that is familiar and inspiring to them, and I am skilled at breaking down songs into bite-sized pieces that are easy to follow, even for complete beginners. I am also comfortable teaching many different styles of music. In addition to note-reading, I also emphasize building mastery with chord shapes, which I've found can often build momentum and independence much quicker.
I hold a BA in Music and an MA in Music Education, and have worked extensively in New York City public schools to expand Music programming beyond traditional band, orchestra and chorus formats.
I am currently offering only remote lessons. If interested, please respond with a short email including what you are hoping to achieve through music lessons, and any prior musical experience you / your child may have.
Thank you for your consideration! I hope to hear from you soon.
I started teaching private guitar lessons while I was still in high school, after my friends, thier families, and my teachers saw how much I loved to play. During my senior year of college I maintained a private studio of 35+ guitar and bass students, many of whom formed groups and played gigs together. I have continued teaching private guitar, bass, keyboard and songwriting lessons over the last 15 years as I have become more active as a classroom Music teacher in NYC public schools.
I hold a BA in Music and an MA in Music Education, and have worked extensively in New York City public schools to expand Music programming beyond traditional band, orchestra and chorus formats. My teaching philosophy and belief in the benefits of everyday musicianship for all people has been reflected through guitar and keyboard ensembles that I've established as promising 21st-century options for whole-group music instruction.
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- All Levels
- English
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English
I first ask the student to share a few of their favorite songs, artists, and motivations/goals. I then go over the basics of how to produce sound on the instrument, including correct posture, hand position, and note execution. From there I provide bite-sized steps to get students into a routine of producing sound as much as possible, and teach them more technique and music vocabulary along the way as they build their skills. Eventually, between their time with me and in individuals practice, they begin playing at least one or two of their favorite songs, and are excited to continue the learning process. I also frequnetly use the HookTheory songwriting free software as a way to reinforce concepts and vary the lesson format, so we spend some time away from the instrument but still learning the language of music. Check it out! (concealed information)
I have worked with students aged 5 and above, from a variety of different walks of life, some with special needs.
Find a teacher who can communicate clearly, break complexity down into simple parts, who is organized, and who can relate to your goals and interests in an authentic and encouraging manner.
Every year for the past four years I have run a Summer Music Academy in my elementary school. Over the last year, though I've stepped out of the classroom into an administrative role, I've greatly enjoyed coaching teachers in methods I've developed for group keyboard instruction. The Summer Music Academy has allowed me to both teach and coach at the same time.
My family and I also took a vacation in the 1000 Islands in northern NY, and we had a blast!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
1) Am I playing for personal enjoyment, public performance, or both?
2) What are my end performance goals? Do I want to perform in a formal recital, at an open-mic night at the local pub, in a rock band or school jazz band?
3) What songs or pieces of music would I like to learn the most?
4) How much time per week / per day can I devote to practicing? What time commitment would be too much for me?
5) What skills will I need to master before I referring to myself as a musician?
6) Hopefully this goes well and I love the lessons. If not, however, at what point will I know this is no longer worth the investment?
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5 (4 reviews)
Perfect! My 4years old son loves the piano lesson time and waits for teacher Brian all the week. He is an amazing musician, teacher and he knows how to teach music to the kids!
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3
Brian taught me how to play piano not just from the book, but by improvisation and enabling me to play the music I wanted to play.
What I liked was how hard Mr. Duran worked with us and for us. He saw things in us that we or our parents didn’t see in us. He always believed in us and no matter how hard things got he never gave up.
Mr.Duran is an amazing teacher.Even after lessons are over, my children continue to show a keen interest in what they've learned with him. He is very professional, exceptionally talented and dilligently engages and adapts to each childs style of learning. He is very experienced in what he does and it is showcased once the children are on the instruments. My children have taken valuable lessons with them that they will carry throughout their lives and speak very well of him. I highly recommend anyone interested in music, as you will be very impressed and learn more than you expected! I intend to continue their musical path with Mr Duran.
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Rates
Rate
- US$45
Pack prices
- 5h: US$225
- 10h: US$450
free lessons
The first free lesson with Brian will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- US$45/h
Details
After 1 individual trial lesson, my rates are as follows:
30 minute lesson - $45 (5 minimum = $225)
45 minute lesson - $55 (5 minimum = $275)
60 minute lesson - $70 (5 minimum = $350)
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