Anne M TakeLessons Instructor Beginner, Intermediate Voice, Piano, Songwriting, Musicianship, Theory, Ear Training Astoria, NY

Teaching

2004-Present                 Private Voice and Piano Students (Home Studio)
                                    Fun, supportive approach especailly for beginner and intermediate students
                                    Preparing students for music program auditions
                                    Emphasis on strong technique, musicianship and ear-training

2005-Present                 Private Voice and Piano Students (Community Studio)
                                    A fun and effective method for learning notes, scales, technique, rhythm
                                    Emphasis on fundamentals for beginner and intermediate students

1992-1995                     Substitute Vocal Coach
                                    Manhattan School of Music Prep Division

Performing

2004-Present                 Solo Piano Singer-Songwriter
                                    Nightclubs, Open Mics, House Concerts                         

2003-Present                 Canticum Sacrum Choir, Section Leader
                                    St. Ignatius Church, 5th Ave

2006-2007                     Songwriter Open Mic Showcase Host
                                    Mezzo-Mezzo, Astoria;  Googies Lounge, Manhattan

1997-2007                     Jazz Trio Vocalist

2000-2004                     Manhattan Songwriter Circle Showcases
                                    Pat Wictor’s Performance Workshop                             

10/2006-Present    Music Organization Administrative Assistant    New York, NY
    Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets

8/2005-4/2006    Law Firm Computer Tech Support Staff    New York, NY
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton

9/2002 – 2/2006    Literary Non-Profit Treasurer    Brooklyn, NY
    Ducts Webzine Association, Inc.

9/2001 – 8/2005    Assistant to the Jesuit Director of Vocations     New York, NY
    New York Province Society of Jesus

10/2000 – 5/2001    Music Organization Program Associate    Englewood, NJ
    The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts

11/1995 – 7/2000    Music School Administrative Assistant    New York, NY
    St. Thomas Choir School

5/1992-8/1995    Music Conservatory Recital Manager    New York, NY
    Manhattan School Of Music Preparatory Division

2005-Present                 Private Piano Studies
                                    Mike Longo, pianist and arranger with Dizzy Gillespie

2004-2008                     Performance Class
                                    Ann Ruckert, internationally recognized performer, producer

1992-1994                     Ear-Training, Music Theory
                                    Helen Hobbs Jordan

1988-1992                     Manhattan School of Music, Bach. of Music, Jazz Voice, 1992

Start on the right note!
Beginner through intermediate songwriting, piano and vocal lessons.

Musicianship, Theory & Ear-Training that's FUN!

All styles of music. All ages.  You will learn proper technique and fundamental musicianship skills including rhythm, ear training, sight reading and music theory.

Vocalists will learn to better pronounce and interpret lyrics and produce a better, stronger sound.

Pianists improve chord reading, improvisation and accompanying.

All Instrumentalists and songwriters will gain a full understanding of music notation.

Be a better musician! 
Perform, audition, reach your goals!
Sing or play better at school, at church/temple, at gigs, at home!
Build confidence -- find joy in your music!

A fun, inspiring approach to solid, fundamental musicianship for all students. Encouraging composition and expression early on. Popular children's and preteen songs for younger students. Jazz, American Songbook and Broadway repertoire for intermediate students. Rhythm fundamentals that improve all styles of playing.

Beginner, Intermediate Voice, Piano, Songwriting, Musicianship, Theory, Ear Training

• Mr. Mike Longo – Anne's current teacher.  Mike is a pianist, composer and arranger who's experience with Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie and with his own jazz ensembles supports Anne's development as a performer and instructor.
  
• Mr. Scott Warren – Anne was the alto section leader for Scott who is a choral music director, composer, pianist.
  
• Nancy Young – her daughter is a current voice student who successfully auditioned and performed in her school musical, The Pirates of Penzance.
• Elaine Watts - her son is a current piano student who, after only one year, was reading chords and playing scales in all 12 keys.
  

“Every new [songwriters] showcase I attend is better than the last.  Anne and the other writers have built a nurturing community where they can propel each other to higher levels of performance and writing.”

"It is wonderful to see how much joy my daughter has for playing piano since she has been studying [with Anne]."

"Not only does Anne have a knack for writing winning, witty, wise, clever and often touching lyrics, but she sings them with a sweetness and clarity that hypnotizes the listener."