As a teacher, I always try to focus on what the student is passionate about, while keeping in mind their weaknesses or aversions. When I was a student, the most profound growth I experienced was when I was fully engaged in the act of music making. I want to guide my students along a path to fall in love with music, whatever form that may come in. I know this will be much more valuable than any technique or song I could ever teach them. While I know this is the goal, I am also aware that this won’t happen with every student. Often this process happens further down the line. In those cases I just want them to get the most they can out of music, and enjoy the process of growing as a musician and a person. It is very important to me to teach music to a diverse community of students. This is how I grew up learning music, and it truly is a way of bringing communities together. It has also been my privilege as a teacher to serve many underprivileged communities (as a part of Oakland Summer music, and Oakland Public Conservatory), as I believe everyone deserves access to quality music education. In my private or group lessons, I like to first gauge the students’ listening habits and any music they are listening to. In my experience with younger students, many of them have yet to start listening to music on their own. I try to provide them a space to just listen to music. This way we can work on their technique through music they already enjoy. I will often have them learn songs by ear while also working on some fundamentals such as scales or tonging. We would also work on whatever weaknesses the student may have in their own public music programs or in their other music making. Often that is reading, ear training, or general lack of knowledge. I am always happy to work on these things in a patient but challenging manner. While improvement is the goal, I know first hand that failure is an important and essential part of the learning process.

I offer visual arts and portfolio preparation classes for students of all ages (children, teens, and adults) who are interested in strengthening their artistic skills and/or building a compelling portfolio for high school or college applications. Lessons are tailored to each student’s level and goals, covering drawing, painting, mixed media, and conceptual development. Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or preparing for admission into an art program, I provide supportive, personalized guidance to help you grow creatively and present your work with confidence. ***My availability is flexible! Please reach out to schedule a session during my "Unavailable" time slots!***

Chris is a New York City-based multi-instrumentalist. A passionate composer and improviser, he has performed as a leader and sideman throughout New York, Boston, Colorado and abroad over the past 15 years. Chris attended the Manhattan School of Music (MM ‘25) and the New England Conservatory of Music (BM ‘23). He has taught privately and within public schools over the past eight years, and loves to help students cultivate their passion for music and instrumental performance. Students can choose to focus entirely on their instrument (saxophone, clarinet, and flute), or can specifically study improvisation, jazz composition, music theory, and ear training. While primarily a jazz musician, Chris is trained in a wide variety of musics including classical, which he diligently studied on the clarinet; popular music and R&B; and world musics, including Brazilian (Choro/Bossa/Samba), Latin-American (Bomba/Timba/Rumba), and West-African styles (Agbekor/Gahu). Some of Chris's many accomplishments include being recognized as a YoungArts Jazz Performance winner for four years in a row; performing abroad in Europe with the inaugural NYO Jazz Band, receiving a Community Performances and Partnerships Ensemble Fellowship at New England Conservatory, and also receiving the George Whitefield Chadwick Medal of musical and academic performance. Chris emphasizes a teaching approach that prioritizes connecting with the student and engaging them in what they’re specifically interested in, while also covering the fundamentals essential to developing ones skills on their instrument or in their field of study. He offers lessons in person, primarily at students's personal residences, and also online via Zoom, Google Meet, or FaceTime (although in person is highly recommended).

Hi! My name is Paul, I study in New York as part of my schooling. I offer to give French lessons at home or online. These courses are intended and adapted to children, adolescents and adults, from beginners to advanced. We will study : - the grammar - conjugations - vocabulary, focusing on everyday language and everyday situations - French culture under different customs if desired by the student - at the start of each course we will take time to review the previous course - We will do numerous exercises and small assessments to keep a good track of the student's progress - The courses can be adapted to the student's french classes at school. I have very good contact with young people, the BAFA (french diploma for youth leader), experience in holiday stays as well as in leisure centers. In addition, I taught children with academic difficulties as part of the "Secours Populaire de Paris" mission. I favor lively, colorful, fun teaching that gives meaning to learning. As a director and producer of film projects, I am often required to direct and train adults, with whom I am just as comfortable. Available now!

How did I get 20/20 in History? Wrote rap songs about the chapters. 17/20 in Philosophy? Cited a few Netflix shows. It would be a pleasure to tutor students preparing for the French bac with my fun and unconventional teaching methods - top scores guaranteed.

I aim for you to learn and practice with visual, audio-lingual sources. Without memorizing the whole language and vocabulary, you will learn the language itself. The whole process will be the collaboration of speaking, listening and writing based on daily communication needs.

Teacher graduated with a Master 2 in Education Sciences, IUFM Lyon, I offer individualized assistance in the subject of your choice. Very patient and having already worked with students of all levels, I know how to adapt to any situation. I am bilingual English / French and am ready to provide instruction in the language that suits you best. Do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.