Anna Marcus-Hecht
Music Studio
Affordable music lessons based around building a love and understanding of music
Lessons
$25 per 30 minute lesson
$37 per 45 minute lesson
$50 per hour lesson
$45/hour monthly package
Piano
From beginner learners to seasoned pianists, your lessons will be tailored to your needs. Learn to read notes and rhythms, understand chords and scales, tap into expressive dynamics, and more! Dive into classical reperatoire, or learn how to turn a lead sheet into a full piece of music. Lessons for ages 5 and up*, from beginner to advanced students.
Voice
Fall in love with your voice! Learn how to sing the styles you love, without any strain. Lessons focus on foundations such as breathing, vowels, and pitch control, as well as listening to your own voice to draw out your best vocal qualities. Lessons for ages 8 and up, from beginner to intermediate students.
Saxophone
Learn to play your horn with ease! Focus on basics such as embouchure control, tone building, and breathing, while learning reading skills and how to play expressively. Whether you want to work on band music, learn a classical solo, or dive into jazz improv, your lessons will be tailored to your goals. For ages 9 and up, from beginner to advanced students
Theory and Composition
Learn the basics of theory and composition, or simply get some feedback on a new piece! If you're a new composer, you'll learn about how to write a good melodic line, different methods of accompaniment, roman numeral chord theory, and more! If you're a seasoned composer who wants a second pair of eyes on a piece, we can go as deep into the minutiae as you desire, touching on notation, orchestration, or any moments in the piece you may feel unsure about. Learn to write any style you'd like, from classical to video game scores to songwriting and more! For ages 13 and up, from beginner to advanced students.
*For students under 7, we request that a parent or guardian is present for at least 10 minutes at the end of the lesson.
About
Anna Marcus-Hecht is a teacher and composer based in New York City. Her approach to teaching centers less around creating a perfect product, and more around being able to understand the foundations of music. She works with students at their pace to learn to read music, comprehend music theory, and form a love of music that will last a lifetime.Anna has an MFA in musical theatre writing from NYU Tisch, as well as a Bachelors in composition from Ithaca College. Her background in both classical music and theatrical composition equips her to teach styles from baroque fugues to jazz standards to pop ballads and more!
FAQ
What is your cancellation policy?
We all know life happens, and illnesses happen when we least expect them. If you or your child is sick, you should be home resting, not trying to force your way through a lesson to avoid losing money. That's why you have up until an hour before your lesson to cancel. If you cancel before that hour mark, you won't be charged for the lesson.
Why does a parent or guardian need to be present for younger kids' lessons?
Learning piano is tricky. Your child is essentially learning to read a whole new language when being in a learning environment is still new to them. Many young children aren't ready to practice on their own, so their first lessons are going to be a journey you take together. Sitting in on the lesson with your child, if only for part of the lesson, will help you learn alongside them, so you can practice together at home.
How often should I be practicing?
This is a tricky question, because it all comes down to your own personal goals. Is your goal to improve quickly or prepare pieces for performance? You might want to work practice into your daily routine. Are you learning music as a hobby between work or classes? A few times a week would be fine. Your improvement is fully based on how often you play. Of course, there will be weeks when life gets busy and you aren't able to practice at all, and that's okay. We can use your lesson time as a guided practice time if you didn't have time to practice at home.
What is the monthly package?
The monthly package allows you to purchase a full month of weekly lessons at the beginning of the month for a 10% discount. This is a great option if you want weekly lessons on a consistent schedule. If you'd prefer bi-weekly lessons or lessons on a more sporadic schedule, paying for each lesson individually would be the better option for you.
Are you only in-person? Do you offer virtual lessons?
It depends. Theory and composition lessons will always be offered virtually as well as in-person, but for all other instruction, it depends on the student's level. Intermediate and advanced students can be quite successful with virtual lessons, but beginner students often struggle with them. If you or your student is only just learning how to read notes and still getting used to how to maneuver the instrument, I would highly recommend sticking to in-person lessons. In-person lessons take place at my apartment in Inwood, right off the A train.
Contact
Contact Anna at [email protected] to schedule a lesson today! 30, 45, and 60 minute lessons available.