I teach lessons and courses in music theory, composition, musicology, and related fields. I am an active composer (ASCAP), arranger, and public lecturer, among many other hats I wear. My approach to teaching is to create a relaxed, fun, and conversational atmosphere for the students, meet each student at their level, and work towards helping them reach their musical goals and expand their musical horizons. I started tutoring while still an undergraduate at Mannes College of Music, and began serving on my first faculty position before I graduated. I am currently on the faculties at Queens College (CUNY)—where I was awarded the college's "Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching"—and Mannes College of Music's Preparatory Division. I have also served as a music theory department head at various institutions. I hold degrees from the University at Buffalo (Ph.D.), Queens College (M.A.), and Mannes College of Music (B.M.). I received the "Graduating Master's Award" from Queens College. I have given dozens of public lectures on a wide range of subjects, including: "Sophisticated Pop Music," "Rachmaninoff's Choral Music," "Bach and the Art of Imitation," "Do You Know What You Like About Music?" "The Music of Florence Price," "Schubert's 'Erlkönig'," "Bartók's Chamber Music," and "Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Yeomen of the Guard'," among many others. I've given lecture-series courses on Mahler, Program and Incidental Music of the 19th century, Beethoven's Symphonies, and American Masters of Song. I have conducted seminar courses on the Music of Pete Townshend, British Rock Music of the 1960s, and Led Zeppelin. I would be delighted to join you on your musical journey and share the joy that music, and music study, brings.