Music Academy Metuchen
Private Music Lessons for Children and Adults by Expert Teachers
385 Main Street, Suite #1 Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone: (917) 215-2466
Lessons are based on teacher/student availability, contact us if you have any questions!
Our Staff
Our teachers pride themselves on their musical expertise and education.
Dir. Gregory, M.M.
Artistic Director - Violin, Viola and Guitar
Gregory Gelman received his professional training in art of violin, viola and cello performance at Juilliard School of Music and Novosibirsk State Conservatory of Music. Among his teachers were David Oistrakh, Alexander Uriev, Tossy Spivakovsky, Paul Doktor, Valery Shevchenko, and others. Maestro Gregory has taught at Odessa Music College (USSR), the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, the Greenwich House Music School and the Woodbridge Academy of Music (USA). He now opened his own school, the Music Academy Metuchen in a convenient area of Metuchen: close to the train station. He is a first-prize winner of the Artist International Competition in New York as well as other competitions.
Justin Lazaro
Teacher
Saxophone, General Woodwinds
Justin Lazaro is a saxophonist and woodwind doubler from New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University with a BM in Music Education. While at Rutgers, he has participated in a wide array of ensembles including the Rutgers Wind Ensemble, Rutgers Symphony Orchestra, saxophone quartets, big bands, Afro-Carribean ensemble, super-sax ensemble, and may of the jazz combos. His teachers have included very talented and highly respected saxophone players such as Ralph Bowen, Abe Burton, Mike Lee, and Paul Cohen. He has also participated in masterclasses taught by Chris Potter, Fred Hersch, Eddie Palmieri, and many more.
Steven Clark
Teacher
Piano, Organ, Violin, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, French horn and voice
Steven Clark is a professional musician and music director at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in New Brunswick, NJ. He is a graduate of the University of Montana School of music and holds a degree in organ performance. Additionally, Steven graduated with a doctorate in psychology from Rutgers University. Steven has over 5 years of teaching experience.
Experience. Methodology. Diversity.
The Key to Success