Piano LessonsPiano Lessons for all ages, styles, and skill levels from pianist Adrian Cohen. Study improvisation, music theory, technique and more....Lessons are tailored individually to each student based on their specific interests and goals. Not sure what you want to work on? I've got tons of music in all styles and from several different eras in history. I'm sure we'll be able to come up with something!
First Lesson Free!Your first piano lesson is free. During this free lesson we'll assess your musical/pianistic skill level and discuss your goals. After that, if you feel I'm the right teacher for you, we will get started on creating a fun, inspiring, and effective course of study for you...
beginning/intermediate piano in all stylesI specialize in teaching beginning-intermediate classical, jazz, rock, blues, and pop styles, but I am open to working with you on any style you are interested in!
piano technique & fingering theoryIn order to play piano well in any style it is important to learn to finger passages and chord shapes correctly, but hands come in many shapes and sizes. In our piano lessons we will work extensively on learning how to make solid fingering choices that will create the smoothest sound for YOUR hands...
improvisation/music theory for all instrumentsWhether you're a guitarist, horn player, drummer, DJ, etc... I work with non-pianists on everything from rhythm studies to improvisation. check out the what i teach secrion below to find out more... 
understanding music notation (pitch & rhythm systems, musical form)If you already know how to play an instrument but never learned to read, don't put if off any longer! Even elementary reading skills can go a long way towards opening up the world of music to you.
Beginning-Advanced Pop & Jazz PianoExplore the elements of popular keyboard styles of the 20th century, including ragtime, jazz, blues, country, funk, rock, pop, and more... 
More Than Just Piano LessonsI don't just offer piano lessons. My goal is to provide a well rounded musical education no matter what the subject we are working on, including instruction in music production, rhythm studies, music theory, improvisation, reading skills, using 'fake' books, arranging, and much more...Looking for my Brooklyn studio? click HERE!
What I Teach
• beginning/intermediate piano in all styles
• advanced pop and jazz piano
• piano technique & fingering theory
• improvisation/music theory for all instruments
• understanding music notation (pitch & rhythm systems; musical form)
• how to use ‘fake' books
• beginning instrumentation/arranging for songwriters
• beginning guitar and drum set
• intervallic, harmonic, and rhythmic ear training
• memorization for performance
• performing in front of audiences and coping with stage anxiety
• how to learn music by ear from recordings without sheet music
• digital recording/production
Each of my students receives a well rounded musical education
No matter what their goals, I focus on giving students a thorough education in core musical concepts such as rhythm, harmony, melody, musical form and dynamics.
My lessons are tailored individually to each student
I work at a pace that is appropriate for each student. Except for young children and complete beginners, I largely use music that is chosen by the student so that they will be more involved in their experience. I help the student recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and then learn to create realistic short and long term goals to guide their progress. I believe that by adjusting their approach over time and learning to develop efficient strategies towards achieving their goals, students not only become solid musicians, but also more effective people in their daily lives.
I believe that young students should be allowed to explore their interests
Pre-teens and early adolescents have busier schedules than many adults these days. Rather than add to their stresses, I try to guide younger students to as many different musical ideas and experiences as possible so they can learn to associate positive feelings of discovery and achievement through studying music.
I use music technology extensively in lessons
There are a plethora of musical resources and technologies available in the digital realm today. I use play-along cd's, websites, and music notation and recording programs to enhance every area of our lessons.
Reading music is mandatory
All of my students are required to learn basic music notation, but how deeply we get into reading depends on the goals of the student.
I do not hold student recitals
But I am open to scheduling private recitals at the request of the student/family.