Piano & trombone lessons in Fort Greene.
Personal piano and trombone instruction in Fort Greene for students who want to grow with confidence, creativity, and a teacher who listens.
A musical foundation that can grow with you.
In Fort Greene, I offer home-based lessons for beginners and continuing musicians. Students might be starting piano for the first time, strengthening reading, working on improvisation, or preparing music for a school ensemble.
Fort Greene and neighboring Clinton Hill make a practical area for in-home lessons, allowing lessons to fit into an established weekly teaching route when openings are available.
What lessons can include
Students can focus on musical independence, jazz and classical repertoire, school music, and ensemble skills. Each lesson is tailored to age, level, and interests.
- Piano lessons — technique, repertoire, theory & creativity
- Trombone lessons — tone, reading, ensemble skills & improvisation
- Children, teens and adults
- Beginners and continuing students
Meet Yonathan.
I'm a Brooklyn-based pianist, trombonist, composer, and educator with ten years of teaching experience and an MA in Music and Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
My teaching is rooted in strong fundamentals, musical discovery, and encouraging each student’s individual voice.
More about YonathanNearby places I teach
Besides Fort Greene, I also offer lessons in other nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods depending on my teaching route and available time.
Good to know.
Can you work on school band or ensemble music?
Yes. Trombone students can bring band music or audition materials; piano students can work on performance pieces and ensemble skills.
Do you teach adults in Fort Greene?
Yes. Adult beginners, continuing students, and returning musicians are welcome.
Where are lessons held?
Private lessons take place in the student’s home, with online lessons also available.
Shall we talk about lessons in Fort Greene?
Tell me the student’s age, instrument, experience, and general availability, and I’ll let you know what may be possible.
Ask about lessons