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Lessons
I don't teach to play the notes, I teach to understand them. Students of every level and every age, from first-timers to working pros sharpening a craft.
A
In-Home
Focused one-on-one lessons with a clear plan, catered to the individual.
B
Online
Anywhere in the world. Same depth, screen-shared scores.
C
Industry Coaching
For working musicians: career, craft, and how the business actually operates.
01
Piano
03
Bass
04
Violin
05
Viola
06
Cello
07
Sax
08
Trumpet
09
Drums
01
Music Production
02
Ear Training
03
Harmony
04
Music Theory
05
Composition
Lessons
30 min$60
45 min$80
60 min$100
(Almost) any instrument, any subject, any level. Weekly.
Industry Coaching
$195 / 60 min
Career and craft guidance for musicians already working.
// Why music
Music is science.
Music is math.
Music is physics.
Music is language.
Music is history.
Music is physical.
Music develops insight, and critical thinking.
Music induces curiosity and research.
Music is all of these things, and above all —
Music is Art.I don’t teach music because I expect you to major in it,
I don’t teach music because I expect you to play an instrument for the rest of your life…I teach music
so you will be fully human,
so you can recognize beauty,
so you will have something to cling to,
so you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness, more good,
And bring you closer to an infinite beyond this world.
1
Get in touch
Tell me where you are, and where you want to go.
2
A real plan
I build a path around your goals. You learn the songs you actually want to play, and the theory underneath them.
3
We get to work
Weekly, in person or online. Risk free 1st lesson - if we’re not a good fit, it’s on me.
“Ray has been a complete gift to our family. In the past 6 months both my daughters have fallen in love with the piano because of Ray!”
— W.E., Piano
“He is unquestionably the best teacher I have had. His criticism is leavened with kindness; his praise is thoughtful. He makes learning a pleasure.”
— M.S., Piano
“My 11-year-old has high-functioning autism. Ray has been not only patient — he has an exceptional way of teaching him so he understands and retains it.”
— C.L., Music Production
