Children's Instruments and Music Resources Newark NJ

Teach your kids the value of music with environmentally friendly homemade musical instruments that inspire the three R’s- reduce, recycle and reuse. Make it a fun activity time that lets you foster creativity and strengthens your bond. You can find instructions for making such musical instruments on the Internet. Music is a great way to help your children develop sensory-motor skills, such as eye/hand coordination, gross-motor strength, and auditory awareness to discriminate sounds. Please scroll down to learn more and get access to all the music related products and services for kids in Newark, NJ listed below.

Bridget H.
(877) 231-8505
W Third Street
South Orange, NJ
Subjects
Piano, Theatrical Broadway Singing, Music Performance, Speaking Voice, Opera Voice, Music Theory, Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Classical singing, Musical Theater, Jazz, music for young children, beginner piano, pop singing, audition preparation, beginning music for adults
Education
University of Windsor - Vocal Performance - 2000-2003 (Bachelor's degree received) Manhattan School of Music - Classical Voice - 2005-2007 (Master's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Craig Woodward
35 Rock Street, #24
Jersey City, NJ
Instruments
Composition, Conducting, Ear Training, Piano, Suzuki Method, Theory
Styles
Classical, Jazz, Other
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$50
Years of Experience
15 Years

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Benjamin M.
(877) 231-8505
Hopkins Ave. 1R
Jersey City, NJ
Subjects
Music Recording, Music Performance, Guitar, Saxophone, Music Theory, Songwriting, Bass Guitar
Ages Taught
5 to 75
Specialties
I am fluent in Rock genres, Blues, Beginning Jazz, Beginning Classical technique, Prepared Guitar, Electronics/Sound Art.
Education
Boston School of Contemporary Music - Music Theory - 1973-74 (Degree received) Chicago Columbia College - Music Composition - grad. 2002 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Jeffrey A.
(877) 231-8505
3rd Street,
Jersey City, NJ
Subjects
Bass Guitar, Music Theory, Music Recording, Music Performance, Classical Guitar, Guitar
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Blues, rock, pop, Latin (salsa, merengue, cumbia, etc.), gospel, funk, rhythm and blues (classic and contemporary), jazz, as well as classical guitar repertoire. I am knowledgeable about the Suzuki method and incorporate these concepts into my lessons.
Education
University of Pittsburgh - Music, concentration in Jazz Guitar Performance - 1994-1998 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Renata O.
(877) 231-8505
Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ
Subjects
Violin, Music Performance, Piano
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
traditional classical, suzuki, fiddle
Education
Bradley University - Music (violin) - 2000-2004 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Valeriya Tuz
161 Maplewood Ave., 3rd Fl
Maplewood, NJ
Instruments
Chorus, Composition, Conducting, Ear Training, Early Music, Electronic, Music Therapy, Piano, Recording, Theory, Voice
Styles
Classical, Electronic, Folk - Country - Bluegrass, Jazz, Kids, Other, World
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$60
Years of Experience
20 Years

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Wiley G.
(877) 231-8505
harriet st
West Orange, NJ
Subjects
Guitar, Music Theory, Music Performance
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I have an in depth knowledge of jazz and classical harmony. And would love to work with any students who are pursuing a college degree in jazz studies. I also love classic rock, r&b, reggae, and funk. These are my specialties.
Education
Goddard College - music composition and education - 9/08- present (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Orion P.
(877) 231-8505
Quarry Ter
West Orange, NJ
Subjects
Singing, Music Performance, Music Recording, Songwriting, Music Theory
Ages Taught
16 to 35
Specialties
I specialize in Pop and R&B.
Education
Rutgers University - Music - 9/03 - 10/07 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Ian S.
(877) 231-8505
Wayne Street,
Jersey City, NJ
Subjects
Songwriting, Bass Guitar, Piano, Guitar, Music Performance
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in pop, rock, folk, and jazz, as well as beginner classical piano. I also teach improvisation and songwriting, and try to develop the student's ear for figuring out songs they like on their own.
Education
Rutgers University - Chinese / Economics - 1994-1998 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Amy R.
(877) 231-8505
Garden St.
Hoboken, NJ
Subjects
Music Theory, Guitar, Music Performance, Piano, Songwriting, Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in pop, folk, and rock, but also have extensive training in classical and jazz, and can incorporate any of these genres into your lessons.
Education
Skidmore College - Music - 9/2003-12/2006 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians

Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians

May 29, 2009   Marisa Belger

As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings.

I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints....

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