Evan S., Plainview Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 11803

About Me

I’m Evan, a pianist, keyboardist, and producer based in Long Island, NY. I hold an A.A. in Classical Piano Performance and a Studio Recording Technology certificate from Nassau Community College. I perform and record in a wide range of styles, with a strong background in classical, rock, blues, R&B, pop, funk, and hip hop. My lessons balance solid fundamentals—technique, rhythm, and music theory—with a modern, song-based approach so students can play music they enjoy and understand how it works. If a student is interested, I can also introduce basic recording and production skills using keyboards and DAWs.

Evan S. has over 3 years of music experience in the Plainview area.

Evan S. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Record Engineer Produce .

Degree and Field of Study:

Associates Degree in Music focused in classical pianoSeptember 2022

Nassau Community College

What to expect in my Record Engineer Produce

Beginner - Intermediate

Hands-on production in Logic/FL/Pro Tools: setup, gain staging, MIDI/beat programming, arranging, tracking, editing, and mixing. We’ll use practical theory (chords, voicings, harmony, form) to guide songwriting and recording decisions. Goal-based lessons to finish songs or polish mixes. Recommended: DAW + 2i2, closed-back headphones, simple mic.

What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Students can expect a relaxed but focused lesson that mixes songs they choose with technique, reading, and music theory. We’ll break music down step by step, develop healthy hand position and rhythm, and apply chords and harmony to improvise, play along, and start writing your own ideas. I’m comfortable across classical, rock, blues, R&B, pop, funk, hip hop, and more, and we always connect theory to real songs. If you’re interested, we can also integrate keyboards with DAWs and use those theory tools in your own songwriting and recording.

Formal Education:

A.A. in Music – Classical Piano Performance, Nassau Community College (Garden City, NY) Studio Recording Technology Certificate, Nassau Community College

Private Education:

Over 10 years of private study in piano and keyboard, focusing on classical technique, rhythm, music theory, and improvisation. Continued self-study exploring harmony, voicings, and stylistic approaches across many genres, including but not limited to classical, rock, blues, R&B, pop, funk, jazz, and hip hop.

Performing Experience:

Active pianist and keyboardist in both solo and ensemble settings. Experience with college recitals and juries, live bands, collaborative projects with vocalists and instrumentalists, and studio sessions for local artists in the Long Island / NYC area. Comfortable adapting to different styles and creating appropriate piano and keyboard parts for performances and recordings.

Experience Teaching:

Private piano and keyboard instructor working with kids, teens, and adults from beginner through intermediate and early-advanced levels. I emphasize healthy technique, timing, and understanding of chords and harmony while using songs that motivate each student. Sight reading is included and developed over time, but I also place importance on playing by ear, learning chord progressions, and improvising. When students are interested, I incorporate introductory songwriting and production concepts into lessons.