TEACHING

Piano Instructor

Elementary School, Pre-Teen, Teenage, Adult

Nick T Moore is a New York City based composer, pianist, sound designer and teaching artist who has provided professional music instruction on piano for more than twenty years. In addition to piano, he offers instruction in composition, music theory, and music technology (i.e. music synthesis, Logic, Qlab, etc.).

He welcomes students of all ages and level of experience from the young or older beginner to those with more professional aspirations. He specializes in developing individually curated lessons based on a student’s interests and needs. While his teaching philosophy includes the fundamentals of music education: building strong technique, theory, rhythmic, harmonic/melodic understanding, and developing artistic expression, his first priority is to instill a love and enjoyment of music, and to build a full and varied musical repertoire that is tailored to each student. He believes that learning to play music be should be challenging but also fun!

Nick has helped students aged 3-70 to practice for music festivals, prepare for performances, learn to play their favorite songs, or to simply develop an appreciation and enjoyment of all genres of music, including classical, jazz, and pop. He has also worked with students who have special needs. He works to create instruction that fosters the musician in each and every student, because he truly believes there is a musician in everyone.

Nick offers lessons that are generally given weekly for either 30, 45, 60, or 90 min in length depending on a student’s level and interest. He’s also willing to work with students who are interested in bi-weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly lessons on a student by student basis. He has taught piano privately (in his home studio, at the student’s residence, and remotely), as well as within the school setting, on faculty at the Browning School for Boys since 2004.

Nick serves as a master teaching artist with Roundabout Theatre Company’s Education Department in school settings, after school programs, and their Workforce Development Program.

Reviews from Nick’s clients:

5 out of 5
The Mac Gyver of Piano Teachers~!
By Sandira Blas, Piano Lessons
I’m an adult student that’s been studying w/ Nick, once a week for the past 8 months. If you’re new to Piano or have a passion in music of ANY genre, trust me, definitely consider him. Not only does he have a great amount of patience for crazy off-key students like me, but regardless of my random struggles, he had the ability to identify the source of the issue and provide a solution. A MacGyver of piano teachers. He constantly challenges me – I’m the type of person who tends to decline in what I am or am not interested in doing or willing to do. But I’ve always left satisfied, patient and hopeful that my music career will be successful one day. With Nick it’s not just about learning piano and songs, but the core root of music in general– theory and composition that I badly need as an artist. I definitely look forward to continuing my studies with Nick.

5 out of 5
Nick M. Is A Fantastic Teacher!
By ANA – NEW YORK, NY, Piano Lessons
Nick is phenomenal piano teacher for children. My four year old daughter has thrived under Nick’s teaching, and she never wants to skip a lesson. Nick’s ability to get through to children the basic concepts of music theory and practice is extraordinary. He makes the lessons fun, even exciting, but has a gentle firmness about him that engenders a sense of of student to teacher respect, and keeps the lessons productive. He always arrives on time, and he is a very nice person. Can’t recommend him highly enough!

5 out of 5
A Great Teacher!
By HEATHER – NEW YORK, NY, Piano Lessons
My children love their lessons with Nick! They look forward to it every week. I can’t believe how much they have learned in the past year and a half that Nick has been teaching them. He obviously loves what he does. I wish I had his patience!

5 out of 5
Adult students take note!
By LARRY – NEW YORK, NY, Piano Lessons
I’m an adult returning piano student, who had not played in more than 25 years. Nick started me on scales, and very easy Bach, and we have continued apace for the last 18 months, adding repertoire as my skills have returned or developed. Nick is patient (enough) but know when to focus me on working toward my mark. He is especially strong on teaching me the “time values” of a given piece, not my strength. (I hadn’t known that the dreaded triplet shows up in both Debussy and Charlie Brown’s Christmas!) I recommend Nick; he’s an experienced and strong teacher.

5 out of 5
Nick M.
By Dr. Joseph Sachs-New York, NY, Piano Lessons
Nick M. has been working with my family for the last 2 years. My seven year old daughter has been taking piano and vocal lessons from him. My 5 year old twins (boy and girl)have been taking piano. Nick constantly demonstrates patience. He is motivating and challenging all at the same time. He also is my piano instructor. I have not played since I was a child and he has helped bring it all back. I look forward to our weekly visits. As a family we all thank Nick for the beautiful music he brings to our home.

5 out of 5
Inspirational Teacher
By LAURA – NEW YORK, NY, Piano Lessons
Nick is a great piano teacher. He inspires my son to practice longer, try new things, have fun playing and generally feel more motivated about playing piano. His progress has been much greater than with either of his previous 2 piano teachers and he enjoys his lessons much more. Nick’s style is to tailor the work to the student, so that the student works on material that is instructive and challenging, but also enjoyable. Nick’s firm, but kind approach motivates students. My son will sit down and just play for fun, because the work is so well suited to his level and his interests. I highly recommend Nick.

5 out of 5
Nick’s a great teacher
By NIKA – New York, NY, Piano Lessons
Nick has a very effective technique for teaching both adults and children. he understands the attention span of a child and makes the lessons fun and engaging. he is also prompt and professional.

5 out of 5
Great Instructor
By DASHAUN YOUNG – NEW YORK, NY, Piano Lessons
Nick is a very talented and patient teacher and also a nice guy. He is very smart in the way that he teaches, using different techniques to get you to understand and enjoy the world of music. I also love that he really focuses on what your goals are for yourself and the best way to get you there.