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LEARN WITH ME

Welcome to the studio! 

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I (Sarah Chung) have been teaching private music lesson since 2008. I received my Bachelor of Music in Music Education from NYU and Master of Arts in Music Education from Columbia University. My private students have ranged in ages from 4 to almost 70. 

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More than a few principals guide my teaching, but here are some that stick out to me:

 

  • Morton Subotnick's 3 person model states that every person is born with 3 musicians inside of them: the Listener, Performer, and Creator. He also believes these 3 musicians are at equilibrium with each other when a person is born... until they meet their first music teacher. I seek to nurture well-rounded musicians who can listen, play, and create.

  • I believe in making music from the first day. "Practice" comes first, theory naturally follows. I believe feeling successful and supported leads to longevity and good habits.

  • Student-led direction: frequent goal check-ins for adults and leaning into personal interests of children make for students who love to play music! 

FUN FIRST

The primary goal of music lessons should be to foster a love of music. At the end of the lesson, students should feel motivated, successful and proud of what they've accomplished and learned.

student led

Nothing is prescribed. We work on your goals and the music you want to play. From classical to pop to songwriting to folk: keep motivated by becoming the musician you want to be.

Integrated

Theory and technique built in. Not neglected, just integrated. It doesn't feel like work - it feels like accomplishing your goals. Theory makes most sense in context.

Creative

Songwriting, composition, improvisation, professional recording and more. Experiment and create, find your voice. Record your own pieces with professional equipment at my studio.

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Info at a glance

  • ​Lessons take place at my studio in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn off the Church Ave, BQ stop. Some lessons available at Cortelyou Music & Play.

  • Pricing: $60/30 min, $80/45 min, $100/hr

  • Discounts: Sibling and class discount available!

  • Cancellations require 24 hours notice

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Private Lessons Available

  • Piano, all ages and abilities

  • Guitar, 7+yo

  • Ukulele, all ages and abilities. Recommended 1+ year of ukulele before transitioning to guitar for young children

  • Bass guitar, 7+yo, beginner to intermediate

  • Songwriting, all ages and abilities. Non-traditional notation songwriting and creativity available for as young as 3yo!

  • Handpan, 9+yo

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